Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 4,305 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.
0.00
Coventry City kick off and get the match underway!
3.08
James Lofthouse knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
4.15
Graham Nicholls comes in with a late challenge on Billy Beresford. The referee calls over Graham Nicholls and shows him a yellow card! Billy Beresford hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.46
Patrick Sheringham hits a low pass to Billy Beresford. Billy Beresford plays the ball forward to Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Milburn who gathers it comfortably.
12.27
Daniel Ljungberg decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Gower. Ralph Gower gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.44
Wilson Deschamps flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Marsden collects the pass. Niccolo Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.41
James Lofthouse knocks the ball forward to Graham Nicholls. Graham Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noah Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
22.44
Daniel Cadamarteri hits a low pass to Daniel Ljungberg. Daniel Ljungberg brings the ball forward. Daniel Ljungberg whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges makes a looping header on goal. Wes Fortune clears it off the line with his head!
27.54
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.54
Ralph Gower threads a neat ball through to Ivan Bridges. Ivan Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.04
Daniel Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Cadamarteri who takes it down. Robbie Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.08
Graham Nicholls hacks Daniel Cadamarteri from behind! The referee warns Graham Nicholls to calm down! Daniel Cadamarteri runs off the knock.
40.21
Ralph Gower flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Bridges who takes it down. Ivan Bridges edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Ivan Bridges provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.55
Wilson Deschamps hits a low pass to James Lofthouse. James Lofthouse shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swindon Town appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Swindon Town kicking off!
57.26
Wilson Deschamps flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.09
Terry Gilchrist makes a strong solo run forward. Terry Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Ralph Gower. Ralph Gower knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wes Fortune.
65.43
Terry Gilchrist sees Gavin Wright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Cadamarteri. Robbie Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Ljungberg but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.42
Marc Woodcock flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noah Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
72.13
Graham Grant sees Ralph Gower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Ralph Gower stretches the opposition's defence. Ralph Gower plays a sublime one-two with Gavin Wright and races in on goal... Ralph Gower shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
75.44
Patrick Sheringham comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Johnstone. Patrick Sheringham is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Johnstone carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.44
Free kick to Swindon Town just outside the area...
78.27
Niccolo Marsden slowly runs up and curls the ball over the wall. The ball dips back under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.57
Stephen Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. James Lofthouse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noah Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
84.24
Gavin Wright runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Wright cuts inside the box! Gavin Wright rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Marc Milburn. Excellent save.
85.37
Marc Woodcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone makes a probing pass to Niccolo Marsden. Niccolo Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noah Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
87.11
Marc Woodcock threads the ball through to Wilson Deschamps. Wilson Deschamps kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.14
Daniel Cadamarteri makes a simple pass to Ralph Gower. Ralph Gower finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
25.3%
42.7%
32%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Bridges of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
1. | Marc Milburn (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Stephen Gerrard (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Wes Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Marc Woodcock (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Jody Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | James Lofthouse (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Graham Nicholls (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
8. | Wilson Deschamps (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Niccolo Marsden (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
10. | Gavin Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Mike Thatcher (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Brian Royce (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Paul Priestley (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Harvey Shilton (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Noah Babbel (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Patrick Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Daniel Cadamarteri (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Terry Gilchrist (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Graham Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Daniel Ljungberg (MID) | 8 | |
7. | Billy Beresford (ATT) | 6 | |
8. | Robbie Cadamarteri (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Ralph Gower (ATT) | 8 | |
10. | Ivan Bridges (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Gavin Wright (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Des Owen (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Joe Impey (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Cesar Almeida (MID) | 0 |