Match Report


Swindon TownSwindon Town     Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marc MilburnM. Milburn51
G
captain1
G
59Omer VernazzaO. Vernazza
Stephen GerrardS. Gerrard58
D
2
D
52Ashley WiseA. Wise
Wes FortuneW. Fortune50
D
3captain
D
45Thierry CadamarteriT. Cadamarteri
Marc WoodcockM. Woodcock47
D
4
D
45Duncan SimonsenD. Simonsen
Jody BallJ. Ball44
D
5
D
43Nick HowellsN. Howells
James LofthouseJ. Lofthouse57
M
6
M
59Eugenio MunozE. Munoz
Graham NichollsG. Nicholls54
M
7
M
58Brian HurstB. Hurst
Wilson DeschampsW. Deschamps50
M
8
A
59Terry NaylorT. Naylor
Niccolo MarsdenN. Marsden52
A
9
A
59Jody VenusJ. Venus
Gavin JohnstoneG. Johnstone50
A
10
A
46Neil CharlesN. Charles
Mike ThatcherM. Thatcher50
A
11
A
44Dennis BrambleD. Bramble
 
Brian RoyceB. Royce51
G
12
M
53Tim MontagueT. Montague
Paul PriestleyP. Priestley49
G
13
M
49Dale KanuD. Kanu
Harvey ShiltonH. Shilton49
A
14
G
48Nicky ThatcherN. Thatcher

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 4,062 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Hunt.


0.00
The whistle blows and Macclesfield Town kick off!
4.02
Brian Hurst sees Eugenio Munoz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Munoz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Naylor but he's offside!
6.55
Graham Nicholls threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Marsden. Niccolo Marsden shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
10.28
Marc Woodcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Marsden. Niccolo Marsden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thierry Cadamarteri.
14.49
Wilson Deschamps kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Simonsen.
15.33
Brian Hurst catches Wilson Deschamps on the ankles. Brian Hurst is shown the yellow card! Wilson Deschamps hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.20
Brian Hurst clumsily knocks into Graham Nicholls. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Brian Hurst!! Graham Nicholls runs off the knock.
22.48
James Lofthouse kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards Graham Nicholls. Graham Nicholls connects with a diving header but somehow Omer Vernazza manages to keep it out.
24.59
James Lofthouse plays the ball forward to Graham Nicholls. Graham Nicholls plays a quick one-two with James Lofthouse and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Graham Nicholls provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Omer Vernazza manages to keep it out.
26.28
Duncan Simonsen flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Munoz who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Munoz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Bramble. Dennis Bramble sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Macclesfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Swindon Town kicking off!
49.18
Thierry Cadamarteri brings the ball forward. Thierry Cadamarteri knocks the ball forward to Terry Naylor. Terry Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Venus. Jody Venus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.39
Wilson Deschamps knocks the ball forward to Graham Nicholls. Graham Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Omer Vernazza who gathers it comfortably.
55.38
Stephen Gerrard sees James Lofthouse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Lofthouse knocks the ball forward to Graham Nicholls. Graham Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.16
Dennis Bramble threads a neat ball through to Terry Naylor. Terry Naylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Venus but he's offside!
61.37
Wilson Deschamps hacks Dennis Bramble from behind! Wilson Deschamps is warned by the referee! Dennis Bramble stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.43
Eugenio Munoz makes a simple pass to Neil Charles. Neil Charles puts a great ball through. Terry Naylor runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.03
Stephen Gerrard flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Woodcock. Marc Woodcock hits a low pass to James Lofthouse. James Lofthouse tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.40
Without breaking stride, James Lofthouse plays the ball forward to Wilson Deschamps. Wilson Deschamps knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thierry Cadamarteri.
69.25
Duncan Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Cadamarteri collects the pass. Thierry Cadamarteri runs straight at the opposition's defence. Thierry Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Venus. Jody Venus finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marc Milburn with no chance!! Goal for Macclesfield Town!
73.27
Marc Woodcock makes a probing pass to James Lofthouse. James Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Marsden collects the pass. Niccolo Marsden rushes past Eugenio Munoz! Niccolo Marsden shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
75.44
James Lofthouse knocks the ball forward to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.51
Duncan Simonsen comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Marsden. Duncan Simonsen is shown the yellow card! Niccolo Marsden runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Swindon Town

Macclesfield Town
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
23.7%
46.1%
30.3%

Scorers
Jody Venus 49, 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jody Venus of Macclesfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Marc Milburn (GK)
6
2.Stephen Gerrard (DEF)
6
3.Wes Fortune (DEF)
6
4.Marc Woodcock (DEF)
6
5.Jody Ball (DEF)
6
6.James Lofthouse (MID)
6
7.Graham Nicholls (MID)
6
8.Wilson Deschamps (MID)
6
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.Omer Vernazza (GK)
6
2.Ashley Wise (DEF)
6
3.Thierry Cadamarteri (DEF)
7
4.Duncan Simonsen (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Nick Howells (DEF)
6
6.Eugenio Munoz (MID)
6
7.Brian Hurst (MID)red card
3
8.Terry Naylor (ATT)
6
9.Jody Venus (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Neil Charles (ATT)
6
11.Dennis Bramble (ATT)
6
 
12.Tim Montague (MID)
0
13.Dale Kanu (MID)
0
14.Nicky Thatcher (GK)
0