Match Report


Swindon TownSwindon Town     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Wayne BarrettW. Barrett72
G
1
G
76Carl BarmbyC. Barmby
Tony HollowayT. Holloway67
D
captain2
D
53David FariaD. Faria
Diogo JesusD. Jesus66
D
3
D
53Robbie MoncurR. Moncur
John SimonsenJ. Simonsen66
D
4
D
48Vinicio E. PirriV. Pirri
Adrian RampullaA. Rampulla68
M
5
D
40Danny AndertonD. Anderton
Aladino PavoneA. Pavone66
M
6captain
M
72Fredrik FowlerF. Fowler
Oscar GilO. Gil66
M
7
M
67Noel GallagherN. Gallagher
Neil DixonN. Dixon56
M
8
M
60Isaiah GoodwinI. Goodwin
Yoann CoulibalyY. Coulibaly78
A
9
A
64Lennart BaslerL. Basler
Craig NewtonC. Newton68
A
10
A
63Evans GrossiE. Grossi
Frank PalmerF. Palmer65
A
11
A
61Matthew MccannM. Mccann
 
Julian HibbsJ. Hibbs65
D
12
G
67Mike BrownM. Brown
Gilles HackworthG. Hackworth62
A
13
G
65Ashley RiggottA. Riggott
Titus PearsonT. Pearson60
D
14
M
60Steve YoudsS. Youds

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,863 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Cole.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
3.39
Aladino Pavone chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer plays a one-two with Craig Newton and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Frank Palmer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
6.12
Oscar Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Newton. Craig Newton plays a one-two with Yoann Coulibaly and advances towards the goal... Craig Newton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Newton!
9.18
Matthew Mccann catches Diogo Jesus on the ankles. The referee warns Matthew Mccann to calm down! Diogo Jesus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.35
Noel Gallagher threads the ball through to Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
14.36
Tony Holloway makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Gil. Oscar Gil threads the ball through to Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly whips in a cross ball towards Craig Newton. Craig Newton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carl Barmby with no chance!! Goal for Swindon Town!
20.04
John Simonsen arcs the ball upfield. Frank Palmer whips in a cross ball towards Craig Newton. Craig Newton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
21.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Noel Gallagher picks a pass forward to Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann 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. Goal!!
26.46
David Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Gallagher. Noel Gallagher threads a neat ball through to Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi rushes past Tony Holloway! Tony Holloway clumsily knocks into Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
28.35
Vinicio E. Pirri comes in with a late challenge on Craig Newton. The referee warns Vinicio E. Pirri to calm down! Craig Newton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.58
Diogo Jesus passes the ball forward to Oscar Gil. Oscar Gil sees Yoann Coulibaly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yoann Coulibaly plays a one-two with Craig Newton and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Yoann Coulibaly provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Carl Barmby.
32.38
Adrian Rampulla takes a quick corner, playing it short to Tony Holloway. Some good footwork from Tony Holloway provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by David Faria!
33.39
Aladino Pavone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer whips in a cross ball towards Craig Newton. Craig Newton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.08
With vision, Diogo Jesus laces a weighted ball forward to Adrian Rampulla. Seeing a gap ahead, Adrian Rampulla laces a weighted ball forward to Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer threads a neat, attacking ball through to Craig Newton. Craig Newton strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
38.52
Oscar Gil flicks a high ball forward to Yoann Coulibaly who takes it down. Yoann Coulibaly plays a one-two with Craig Newton and advances towards the goal... Yoann Coulibaly tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Noel Gallagher flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Mccann who takes it down. Matthew Mccann finds some space and shoots from distance. Wayne Barrett gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Swindon Town appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Swindon Town kick off!
54.13
Noel Gallagher kicks a strong pass forward to Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi advances inside the box! Evans Grossi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
55.45
Noel Gallagher flicks a high ball forward to Evans Grossi who takes it down. Evans Grossi shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. West Bromwich Albion are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
60.42
West Bromwich Albion have made 3 substitutions with Ashley Riggott replacing Evans Grossi, Mike Brown replacing Matthew Mccann and Steve Youds replacing Lennart Basler .
61.51
Noel Gallagher knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Youds. Steve Youds makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Brown but he's offside!
65.42
Vinicio E. Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Gallagher. Noel Gallagher flicks a high pass forward to Mike Brown who brings the ball under control. Mike Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wayne Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
73.32
Noel Gallagher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Brown. Mike Brown skips past John Simonsen! Some silky footwork from Mike Brown provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.04
Aladino Pavone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer rushes past Danny Anderton! Frank Palmer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. What a cracker!! Carl Barmby had no chance!! Goal for Swindon Town!
77.04
West Bromwich Albion appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
85.40
Vinicio E. Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Noel Gallagher who brings the ball under control. Noel Gallagher threads the ball through to Ashley Riggott. Ashley Riggott shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.55
Noel Gallagher hacks Aladino Pavone from behind! Noel Gallagher is shown the yellow card! Aladino Pavone runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Swindon Town

West Bromwich Albion
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
30.6%
41.7%
27.8%

Scorers
Frank Palmer 3, 75
Craig Newton 6, 14
Matthew Mccann 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frank Palmer of Swindon Town

Match Ratings
1.Wayne Barrett (GK)
6
2.Tony Holloway (DEF)
6
3.Diogo Jesus (DEF)
6
4.John Simonsen (DEF)
6
5.Adrian Rampulla (MID)
6
6.Aladino Pavone (MID)
7
7.Oscar Gil (MID)
6
8.Neil Dixon (MID)
6
9.Yoann Coulibaly (ATT)
8
10.Craig Newton (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Frank Palmer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Julian Hibbs (DEF)
0
13.Gilles Hackworth (ATT)
0
14.Titus Pearson (DEF)
0

1.Carl Barmby (GK)
6
2.David Faria (DEF)
6
3.Robbie Moncur (DEF)
6
4.Vinicio E. Pirri (DEF)
6
5.Danny Anderton (DEF)
6
6.Fredrik Fowler (MID)
6
7.Noel Gallagher (MID)yellow card
6
8.Isaiah Goodwin (MID)
6
9.Lennart Basler (ATT)
6
10.Evans Grossi (ATT)
7
11.Matthew Mccann (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Mike Brown (GK)
6
13.Ashley Riggott (GK)
6
14.Steve Youds (MID)
6