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Grimsby Overpowers Milton Keynes Dons in Offensive Display
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire – Grimsby Town asserted their dominance over Milton Keynes Dons at Stadium MK with a final score of 3-2 in a match largely controlled by the visiting team. From the outset, Grimsby demonstrated their intention to take charge of the game, quickly taking the lead with a goal from K. Green in the 9th minute, assisted by C. Vernam. The pressure continued and J. Kabia extended the lead in the 23rd minute. C. Vernam added another goal to the scoreboard in the 29th minute, solidifying Grimsby’s superiority.
Milton Keynes Dons suffered a significant blow in the 36th minute with the dismissal of J. Mellish, further complicating their chances of a comeback. However, an own goal by G. McEachran in the 47th minute offered a glimmer of hope to the home team. Late in stoppage time, C. Lemonheigh-Evans managed to score for Milton Keynes Dons in the 90th minute, assisted by C. Paterson, but it was too late to change the fate of the match.
Grimsby dominated ball possession with 72% compared to Milton Keynes Dons’ 28%, reflecting their superiority in the game. Grimsby also surpassed Milton Keynes Dons in total shots (13 vs. 7) and shots on target (8 vs. 2). The match was marked by physical play, resulting in two yellow cards and one red card for Milton Keynes Dons and one yellow card for Grimsby.
Substitutions milton keynes dons: at minute 35 L. Offord came in and A. Nemane went out., at minute 46 S. Hogan came in and C. Lemonheigh-Evans went out., at minute 72 K. Wilson came in and W. Collar went out., at minute 79 R. Hepburn-Murphy came in and J. Leko went out., at minute 80 L. Kelly came in and D. Crowley went out.
Substitutions grimsby: at minute 72 C. Vernam came in and J. Soonsup-Bell went out., at minute 84 J. Kabia came in and D. Rose went out., at minute 89 D. Burns came in and N. Eccleston went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Milton Keynes Dons
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