Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 8,044 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Scales.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Scales.
0.00
0-0Macclesfield Town kick off!
2.50
0-0With some swift thinking, Nigel Robson plays the ball forward to Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. With a superhuman jump, Ronnie Simonsen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
3.34
0-0Cristiano Valente barges into George Guppy. Cristiano Valente is given a warning by the referee! George Guppy gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.37
Nick Dodd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Scales. Simon Scales sees a break and surges forward. Simon Scales knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Tobias Sparwasser!
14.14
0-0Spencer Kanu passes the ball forward to Andy Ball. Andy Ball threads a neat ball through to Emile Weir. Emile Weir knocks in a cross ball towards George Guppy. George Guppy gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
15.28
0-0With vision, Simon Scales picks a pass forward to Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bill Carrick.
16.06
Aaron Tolley threads a neat ball through to Emile Weir. Emile Weir shoots from long range but somehow Franco Franchi manages to keep it out.
20.33
Simon Scales knocks the ball forward to Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.40
Aaron Tolley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Matthews. Nicholas Matthews advances inside the box! Nicholas Matthews looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Franco Franchi!
26.07
Andy Ball flicks a high pass forward to George Guppy who brings the ball under control. George Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.42
Nick Dodd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Robson. Nigel Robson threads a neat ball through to Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
28.52
Danny Parker makes a probing pass to Nigel Robson. Nigel Robson knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer Kanu.
33.10
Simon Scales kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.46
0-0With great vision, Cristiano Valente plays the ball forward to Simon Scales. Simon Scales chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Simonsen but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.19
Simon Scales makes a probing pass to Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
42.57
Simon Scales knocks the ball forward to Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Tobias Sparwasser manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swindon Town appear unchanged since the first half. Macclesfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Macclesfield Town players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Swindon Town get the second half underway!
47.58
Nigel Robson flicks a high pass forward. Michael Williamson collects the pass. Michael Williamson shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
48.40
0-0Nigel Robson comes in with a late challenge on Spencer Kanu. Nigel Robson is given a warning by the referee! Spencer Kanu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.47
Simon Scales threads a neat ball through to Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
51.28
0-1Simon Scales decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Scales deftly passes the ball to Luke Crooks, releasing him through on goal. Luke Crooks rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.49
Simon Scales knocks the ball forward to Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.10
0-1Bill Carrick threads the ball through to Aaron Tolley. Aaron Tolley knocks the ball to his team mate, George Guppy. George Guppy plays a scrappy one-two with Emile Weir and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from George Guppy provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Danny Parker.
57.21
Aaron Tolley makes an attacking run forward. Aaron Tolley shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Franco Franchi.
63.22
Aaron Tolley barges into Simon Scales. Aaron Tolley is warned by the referee! Simon Scales runs off the knock.
65.29
Nigel Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson whips in a cross ball towards Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks makes a convincing header. Tobias Sparwasser didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.17
Simon Scales decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Scales flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Tobias Sparwasser. Excellent save.
67.21
Andy Ball plays the ball forward to Nicholas Matthews. Nicholas Matthews edges inside the box! Nicholas Matthews side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Franco Franchi had no chance!! Goal for Swindon Town!
72.41
Nigel Robson flicks a high pass forward. Mick Fortune holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Fortune hits a low pass to Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.13
1-1Macclesfield Town have made a substitution with Eric Eberle replacing Nigel Robson .
79.19
1-1Nick Dodd comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Matthews. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicholas Matthews runs off the knock.
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Aaron Tolley stretches the opposition's defence. Aaron Tolley skips past Nick Dodd! Aaron Tolley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
30.8%
46.2%
23.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Scales of Macclesfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tobias Sparwasser (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Spencer Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bill Carrick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luke Stuart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Stockdale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Ball (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Aaron Tolley (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | George Guppy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ugo Boertien (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicholas Matthews (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Emile Weir (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Simon Matthäus (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlton Peters (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marc Pearce (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Franco Franchi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Richard Wilcox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cristiano Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nick Dodd (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Danny Parker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nigel Robson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Simon Scales (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Ronnie Simonsen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mick Fortune (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michael Williamson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luke Crooks (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Neil Pearce (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Eberle (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Henry Unsworth (GK) | 0 | |