Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 9,108 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason James.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason James.
0.00
0-0Swindon Town kick off the first half!
2.28
0-0Luke Stuart hacks Mario Jesus from behind! The referee calls over Luke Stuart and shows him a yellow card! Mario Jesus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.55
0-0Luke Stuart passes the ball forward to Aaron Tolley. Aaron Tolley sees a break and surges forward. Aaron Tolley makes a great pass forward. Nicholas Matthews runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
12.05
0-0Bill Carrick knocks the ball forward to Aaron Tolley. Aaron Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Emile Weir collects the pass. Emile Weir tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.33
0-1Copain Klompe flicks a high pass forward. Tim Haynes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Haynes shoots from long range. It's there!! Tobias Sparwasser has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.15
Marvin Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez makes a probing pass to Tim Haynes but he's offside!
22.55
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.27
With great vision, Andy Ball plays the ball forward to George Guppy. George Guppy cuts inside the box! George Guppy shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
28.39
Aaron Tolley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Matthews. Nicholas Matthews finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
30.52
0-1Aaron Tolley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Guppy. George Guppy plays a one-two with Ugo Boertien and rushes in on goal... Kees Tobiassen comes in with a late challenge on George Guppy. George Guppy appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
33.39
Andy Ball barges into Marc Welke. Andy Ball is shown the yellow card! Marc Welke runs off the knock.
34.37
Marc Welke chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Tobias Sparwasser had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
38.05
0-2Kees Tobiassen threads a neat ball through to Marvin Wright. Marvin Wright makes a probing pass to Tim Haynes. Tim Haynes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.59
Frank Hendrie passes the ball forward to Marc Welke. Marc Welke flicks a high pass forward to Tim Haynes who brings the ball under control. Tim Haynes plays a scrappy one-two with Andy James and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Tim Haynes provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but it flies just off target!
44.21
0-2Andy James clumsily knocks into Luke Stuart. Andy James is warned by the referee! Luke Stuart stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Mario Jesus makes a simple pass to Tim Haynes. Tim Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swindon Town appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sheffield Wednesday start the second half!
47.28
0-2Marvin Wright knocks the ball forward to Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Tobias Sparwasser. Excellent save.
48.35
Aaron Tolley runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Aaron Tolley plays a one-two with George Guppy and rushes in on goal... Aaron Tolley shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.38
Bill Carrick flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Tolley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aaron Tolley threads a neat ball through to Emile Weir. Emile Weir controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nicholas Matthews through on goal. Nicholas Matthews muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.13
1-2Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Neil Formon replacing Marvin Wright .
65.32
Kees Tobiassen hits a low pass to Neil Formon. Neil Formon threads a neat ball through to Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez makes a probing pass to Tim Haynes but he's offside!
71.16
With vision, Aaron Tolley laces a weighted ball forward to George Guppy. George Guppy puts a great ball through. Nicholas Matthews runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
72.30
Luke Stuart flicks a high ball forward to Aaron Tolley who takes it down. Aaron Tolley sees George Guppy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Guppy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Norman Smith!
77.03
Sheffield Wednesday have made 2 substitutions with Brian Edghill replacing Mario Jesus and Alexandre Castro replacing Tim Haynes .
79.24
Marc Welke passes the ball forward to Alexandre Castro. Alexandre Castro knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Francisco Alvarez is offside!
83.39
Bill Carrick knocks the ball forward to Aaron Tolley. Aaron Tolley hits a low pass to Ugo Boertien. Ugo Boertien edges inside the box! Ugo Boertien makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.05
Marc Welke sees Alexandre Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Castro plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Alvarez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alexandre Castro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Tobias Sparwasser.
89.24
Copain Klompe knocks the ball forward to Francisco Alvarez. Francisco Alvarez finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
33.3%
42.3%
24.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aaron Tolley of Swindon Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tobias Sparwasser (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Spencer Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bill Carrick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luke Stuart (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Richard Stockdale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Ball (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Aaron Tolley (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | George Guppy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ugo Boertien (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 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. | Norman Smith (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ivan Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kees Tobiassen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frank Hendrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mario Jesus (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marvin Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marc Welke (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Copain Klompe (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Francisco Alvarez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Tim Haynes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Andy James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brian Edghill (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Formon (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alexandre Castro (ATT) | 6 | |