Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 2,911 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicholas Greaves.


0.00
Swansea City start the match!
4.13
Stanley Maclean clumsily knocks into Glynn Mendonca. Stanley Maclean is shown the yellow card! Glynn Mendonca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.19
Craig Patterson threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.38
Dave Bridges takes it forward alone. Dave Bridges finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Phil Gardner!
14.46
Stanley Maclean kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Cole. With a delightful solo run, Dean Cole stretches the opposition's defence. Dean Cole tries a spectacular long range effort. Haoulid Lama effortlessly gets down and covers it.
18.06
Lee Winterburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Winterburn. Lee Winterburn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
24.38
Lee Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Graham Stone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Stone whips in a cross ball towards Lee Winterburn. Lee Winterburn connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
26.34
Emile Howey knocks the ball forward to Dave Bridges. Dave Bridges threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Gascoigne. Jonathan Gascoigne chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Mckay. Sol Mckay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.35
Stanley Maclean runs forward with the ball. Stanley Maclean makes a simple pass to Dean Cole. Dean Cole knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Stone. Graham Stone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Haoulid Lama as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
29.19
Corner kick to Swansea City. Lee Winterburn chips it out wide. Stanley Maclean shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
30.02
Gary Coppinger threads the ball through to Dave Bridges. Dave Bridges advances with the ball. Dave Bridges shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
36.14
Clive Moncur comes in with a late challenge on Lee Winterburn. The referee calls over Clive Moncur and warns him to calm down! Lee Winterburn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Dave Bridges stretches the opposition's defence. Dave Bridges advances inside the box! Dave Bridges makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County have changed their lineup with Darren Gascoigne replacing Leon Lisbie and Darren Hurst replacing Glynn Mendonca. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stockport County kick off!
47.35
Lee Winterburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Cole. Dean Cole whips in a cross ball towards Graham Stone. Graham Stone directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
53.30
Gary Coppinger darts forward. Gary Coppinger sees Darren Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Hurst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Jackson.
54.03
Craig Patterson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Patterson shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.53
Craig Patterson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Cole. Dean Cole finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.32
Lee Winterburn passes the ball forward to Graham Stone. Graham Stone tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
61.14
David Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Dave Bridges controls it well on his chest. Dave Bridges skips past Les Whelan! Some good footwork from Dave Bridges provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.07
Graham Stone flicks a high pass forward. Dean Cole collects the pass. Dean Cole whips in a cross ball towards Lee Winterburn. Lee Winterburn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.35
James Jackson passes the ball forward to Richard Oakley. With a delightful solo run, Richard Oakley stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Oakley shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
77.58
Swansea City have made 3 substitutions with Kieron Gallagher replacing Richard Oakley, Robert Blake replacing James Jackson and Dean Carter replacing Dean Cole .
78.62
Luke Patterson knocks the ball forward to Clive Moncur. Clive Moncur plays a quick one-two with Jonathan Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Clive Moncur side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.13
Stanley Maclean comes in with a late challenge on Darren Gascoigne. The referee calls over Stanley Maclean and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Darren Gascoigne runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
27.3%
47%
25.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lee Winterburn of Swansea City

Match Ratings
1.Haoulid Lama (GK)
6
2.Gary Coppinger (DEF)
6
3.David Hughes (DEF)
6
4.Emile Howey (DEF)
6
5.Leon Lisbie (MID)
6
6.Luke Patterson (MID)
6
7.Dave Bridges (MID)
7
8.Clive Moncur (MID)goal scored
7
9.Sol Mckay (ATT)
6
10.Glynn Mendonca (ATT)
6
11.Jonathan Gascoigne (ATT)
6
 
12.Lee Lampard (GK)
0
13.Darren Gascoigne (DEF)
6
14.Darren Hurst (MID)
6

1.Phil Gardner (GK)
6
2.Richard Oakley (DEF)
6
3.Les Whelan (DEF)
6
4.Stanley Maclean (DEF)red card
3
5.James Jackson (DEF)
6
6.Lee Winterburn (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Marvin Mccann (MID)
6
8.Craig Patterson (MID)
6
9.Jose Fortes Vicente (ATT)
6
10.Dean Cole (ATT)
7
11.Graham Stone (ATT)
6
 
12.Kieron Gallagher (MID)
6
13.Robert Blake (MID)
6
14.Dean Carter (DEF)
6