Milton Keynes Dons 1 - 1 Morecambe

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Saturday May 03 2008 03:00

MK Dons' season ended on a low note with a lacklustre draw at stadium:mk.

The League Two champions had opened the scoring late in the first half through Aaron Wilbraham, but Michael Twiss equalised with 12 minutes left to send the biggest home crowd of the season away disappointed.

Nonetheless the Dons were still crowned champions and had a chance to parade the Johnstone's Paint Trophy to their fans.

Both teams seemed to be looking forward to their summer holidays in the first half as neither goalmouth saw much action.Jemal Johnson turned well and had a shot well saved by Shwan Jalal early on for MK Dons.

In return Carl Baker escaped Danny Swailes in the box but with the goal gaping directed his shot too close to Willy Gueret who toed wide.

It looked like the half would end goalless, but the crowd were finally given something to cheer about on 41 minutes when Johnson went on a mazy run and fed the ball through to Wilbraham who poked home precisely.

Despite the Dons attacking the Cowshed second half they again found it hard to inject any pace into the game, even though they dominated possession.

Swailes headed a Jude Stirling long throw over the bar and John Miles' weak shot past the post were the only efforts.

In reply Baker forced a good save from Gueret with his well directed header from a corner.

They continued to push for an equaliser and were rewarded with 12 minutes to go when substitute Michael Twiss headed home from close range after Danny Adams' knock-down.

Dons should have levelled within minutes when Miles' pass found its way through to Wilbraham but Jalal closed him down well and he fired into the side netting.

  • 90
    That's it, it's all over, the referee has blown the final whistle.
  • 78
    Goal!! Michael Twiss scores for Morecambe.
  • 75
    MK Dons are replacing Jemal Johnson with Mark Wright.
  • 68
    Danny Adams is booked for unsporting behaviour.
  • 65
    Matthew Blinkhorn is replaced by Wayne Curtis.
  • 58
    Fraser McLachlan is replaced by Michael Twiss.
  • 57
    The referee has booked Sean O'Hanlon.
  • 56
    Danny Swailes is being taken off, Keith Andrews has come on in his place.
  • 46
    The second half is under way with the score currently at 1 v 0.
  • 46
    Craig Dobson is being taken off, Lloyd Dyer has come on in his place.
  • 45
    The ref has blown his whistle for half time.
  • 42
    Henry McStay is being taken off, Adam Yates has come on in his place.
  • 41
    Goal!! Aaron Wilbraham scores for MK Dons.
  • 34
    Dean Lewington goes into the referees book for unsporting behaviour.
  • 29
    The referee has booked Luke Howell.
  • 0
    It's 3pm on Saturday, May 3rd, the match has kicked off.

Statistics

Milton Keynes Dons
Shots on target 8
Shots off target 5
Shots off bar/post 0
Fouls 12
Offsides 3
Corners 9

Morecambe
Shots on target 4
Shots off target 2
Shots off bar/post 0
Fouls 8
Offsides 1
Corners 5

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