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 Arsenal. A crowd of 17,628 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
3.22
0-0Warren Christie comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Nappi. Warren Christie is warned by the referee! Anthony Nappi runs off the knock.
6.52
Andy Liddell hacks John Calabuig from behind! Andy Liddell is warned by the referee! John Calabuig runs off the knock.
12.09
0-0Gilles Higginbotham threads the ball through to Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi knocks the ball forward to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike shoots from distance. Devanir Wiart easily smothers it.
14.12
Nick Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Liddell plays a perfect one-two with John Weaver and rushes in on goal... Andy Liddell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.05
0-0Ian Le Saux knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Devanir Wiart who gathers it comfortably.
21.08
Andy Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henk Boateng. Henk Boateng plays a perfect one-two with Stuart Bremner and rushes in on goal... Henk Boateng rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jonathan Stewart manages to gather it comfortably.
24.26
Dado Debec deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Devanir Wiart who gathers it comfortably.
30.46
Dado Debec makes a simple pass to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Devanir Wiart who gathers it comfortably.
32.34
0-0Warren Christie threads the ball through to John Weaver. John Weaver goes all the way! John Weaver shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.40
0-1Ian Le Saux chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Devanir Wiart has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.27
Ian Le Saux flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Drake.
45.00
Andy Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, John Weaver. John Weaver finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jonathan Stewart.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Swindon Town start the second half!
49.33
Warren Christie makes a simple pass to John Weaver. John Weaver goes all the way! John Weaver shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.41
Warren Christie makes a simple pass to Henk Boateng. Henk Boateng sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jonathan Stewart easily smothers it.
53.59
Anthony Nappi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.47
Anthony Nappi flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.14
Andy Liddell passes the ball forward to John Weaver. John Weaver chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Bremner. Stuart Bremner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.10
1-1Harvey McManaman comes in with a late challenge on Nick Hibbs. The referee calls over Harvey McManaman and shows him a yellow card! Nick Hibbs grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.40
Dado Debec makes a simple pass to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Hibbs.
65.42
Gilles Higginbotham hoofs the ball up the pitch. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Devanir Wiart who gathers it comfortably.
66.18
Gilles Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Nappi. Anthony Nappi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Devanir Wiart manages to gather it comfortably.
67.26
Graham Charles plays a long ball forward. John Weaver shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
71.13
Gilles Higginbotham decides to run forward with the ball. Gilles Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
72.45
Anthony Nappi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.22
John Calabuig chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges directs the ball goalwards with his head. Devanir Wiart easily picks it out of the air!
78.45
Andy Liddell makes a probing pass to Stuart Bremner. Stuart Bremner plays a perfect one-two with Henk Boateng and rushes in on goal... Stuart Bremner takes a shot at goal. Jonathan Stewart easily smothers it.
87.34
Thomas Wieczorek passes the ball forward to Dado Debec. Dado Debec knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike powers a header at goal. Devanir Wiart easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.4%
64.6%
Play Area
27.8%
45.6%
26.6%
Scorers