Match Report
| Swindon Town | Swindon Town |  |  | Leyton Orient | Leyton Orient | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marc Milburn | M. Milburn |  | 52 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Eddie Tolley | E. Tolley | ||||||||
| Stephen Gerrard | S. Gerrard | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Gilles Thomson | G. Thomson | |||||||||
| Wes Fortune | W. Fortune | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Craig Forbes | C. Forbes | |||||||||
| Marc Woodcock | M. Woodcock | | 47 | D | | 4 | | | D | 48 | | Patrick Smith | P. Smith | ||||||||
| Jody Ball | J. Ball | | 44 | D | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Stanley Jacobs | S. Jacobs | |||||||||
| James Lofthouse | J. Lofthouse | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Liam Thirlwell | L. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Wilson Deschamps | W. Deschamps |  | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Ralph Forbes | R. Forbes | |||||||||
| Steve Benjamin | S. Benjamin | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Del Best | D. Best | |||||||||
| Miguel Vidal | M. Vidal |  | 59 | A | | 9 | | M | 40 | | Mark Beagrie | M. Beagrie | |||||||||
| Gavin Johnstone | G. Johnstone |  | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Jody Cutler | J. Cutler | |||||||||
| Mike Thatcher | M. Thatcher | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Noel Impey | N. Impey | |||||||||
| Brian Royce | B. Royce | | 51 | G | | 12 | | A | 46 | | Brian Lloyd | B. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Harvey Shilton | H. Shilton | | 49 | A | | 13 | | D | 45 | | Leon Thomson | L. Thomson | |||||||||
| Paul Priestley | P. Priestley | | 49 | G | | 14 | | D | 43 | | Rio Wiltord | R. Wiltord | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Leyton Orient. A crowd of 2,959 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Dryden.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Dryden.
0.00
0-0Leyton Orient get the match underway!
3.06
0-0James Lofthouse knocks the ball forward to Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.38
0-0Wes Fortune flicks a high pass forward to James Lofthouse who brings the ball neatly under control. James Lofthouse hits a low pass to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards James Lofthouse. James Lofthouse finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Eddie Tolley manages to gather it.
18.42
1-0Marc Woodcock makes a simple pass to Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mike Thatcher shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.17
1-0Mark Beagrie flicks a high pass forward to Jody Cutler who brings the ball under control. Jody Cutler advances inside the box! Jody Cutler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
30.18
Ralph Forbes chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Thirlwell. Liam Thirlwell hits a low pass to Jody Cutler. Jody Cutler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wilson Deschamps.
32.22
Wilson Deschamps sees James Lofthouse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Lofthouse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Del Best.
36.10
Wilson Deschamps 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 Eddie Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
38.11
Marc Woodcock passes the ball forward to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Benjamin. Steve Benjamin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.38
1-0Noel Impey clumsily knocks into Jody Ball. The referee calls over Noel Impey and warns him to calm down! Jody Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.50
Steve Benjamin flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Johnstone controls it well on his chest. Gavin Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Vidal. Miguel Vidal is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swindon Town appear unchanged since the first half. Leyton Orient also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leyton Orient players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Swindon Town kicking off!
49.10
Steve Benjamin knocks the ball forward to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone makes a defence splitting pass to Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.56
Liam Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Noel Impey collects the pass. Noel Impey shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Marc Milburn had no chance!! Goal for Leyton Orient!
57.52
With great vision, James Lofthouse plays the ball forward to Miguel Vidal. Miguel Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
59.30
Wes Fortune makes a simple pass to Steve Benjamin. Steve Benjamin threads a neat ball through to Miguel Vidal. Miguel Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Smith.
60.36
Wilson Deschamps flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Gavin Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Vidal. Miguel Vidal beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
61.41
Steve Benjamin flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.53
Marc Woodcock flicks a high ball forward to Steve Benjamin who takes it down. Steve Benjamin makes an attacking run forward. Steve Benjamin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Thomson.
66.48
1-1Gavin Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Craig Forbes. The referee calls over Gavin Johnstone and shows him a yellow card! Craig Forbes stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.04
Steve Benjamin 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 towards Miguel Vidal. Miguel Vidal directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
83.30
Without breaking stride, Ralph Forbes plays the ball forward to Jody Cutler. Jody Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.29
Jody Cutler hacks Marc Woodcock from behind! The referee warns Jody Cutler to calm down! Marc Woodcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.18
Marc Woodcock sees Gavin Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Johnstone passes the ball forward to Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards Steve Benjamin. Steve Benjamin powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Eddie Tolley keeps it out!
87.30
Wilson Deschamps knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Vidal. Miguel Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Eddie Tolley manages to keep it out.
90.00
Steve Benjamin knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Vidal. Miguel Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Eddie Tolley had no chance!! Goal for Swindon Town!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.8%
28.2%
Play Area
23.1%
46.2%
30.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Vidal of Swindon Town |
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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wilson Deschamps (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steve Benjamin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Miguel Vidal (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Gavin Johnstone (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Mike Thatcher (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Brian Royce (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harvey Shilton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Priestley (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eddie Tolley (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gilles Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patrick Smith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stanley Jacobs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Liam Thirlwell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ralph Forbes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Del Best (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mark Beagrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jody Cutler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Noel Impey (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Brian Lloyd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leon Thomson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rio Wiltord (DEF) | 0 | |