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Colchester vs. Milton Keynes Dons: Milton Keynes Dons secure a hard-fought win
Colchester, Essex, 17th September 2024 – The JobServe Community Stadium was the venue for a thrilling encounter in the fourth round of the EFL Trophy Group Stage. Milton Keynes Dons emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Colchester, with possession and clinical finishing proving crucial.
The first half saw both teams go toe-to-toe. Milton Keynes Dons opened the scoring in the 34th minute through Sam Wearne, assisted by Jack Tucker. Colchester responded with a penalty converted by Armando Scully in the 41st minute, taking the score to 1-1 at the break.
After the break, Colchester looked to take control of the match, but a goal by Frank Kelleher in the 55th minute secured a decisive victory for Milton Keynes Dons.
Despite having more shots on target (7 for Colchester, 9 for Milton Keynes Dons), the difference in possession (24% for Colchester, 76% for Milton Keynes Dons) and their superior finishing proved to be the decisive factors.
Both teams remained disciplined throughout the match. Colchester received four yellow cards (Frank Kelleher, Jevan McDonnell, Aramide Bendle, and Reece Hunt), while Milton Keynes Dons remained card-free.
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Substitutions colchester: at minute 11 M. Egbo came in and H. Anderson went out., at minute 62 J. Payne came in and M. Jay went out., at minute 62 S. Tovide came in and T. Hopper went out., at minute 73 O. Edwards came in and J. McDonnell went out., at minute 73 A. Bendle came in and A. Scully went out.
Substitutions milton keynes dons: at minute 46 T. Leigh came in and J. White went out., at minute 46 E. Harrison came in and S. Finch went out., at minute 70 R. Silver came in and L. Kelly went out., at minute 71 K. Lewis-Burgess came in and L. Offord went out., at minute 75 C. Lemonheigh-Evans came in and B. Ilunga went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Colchester
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