Match Report


Swindon TownSwindon Town     Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Steve RedknappS. Redknapp53
G
1
G
66Nicky MossN. Moss
Tony HollowayT. Holloway68
D
captain2
D
69Lomano DoddL. Dodd
Diogo JesusD. Jesus66
D
3captain
D
68Mauricio FiorettiM. Fioretti
John SimonsenJ. Simonsen66
D
4
D
66Roland LangR. Lang
Adrian RampullaA. Rampulla68
M
5
M
75Jose LopesJ. Lopes
Oscar GilO. Gil67
M
6
M
73Sjaak VeldmanS. Veldman
Daniel CharlesD. Charles62
M
7
M
73Dave DarwinkelD. Darwinkel
Julian ZieglerJ. Ziegler62
M
8
M
69Carmine AltomareC. Altomare
Yoann CoulibalyY. Coulibaly79
A
9
A
66Tommaso CavalloT. Cavallo
Craig NewtonC. Newton68
A
10
A
66David McStayD. McStay
Frank PalmerF. Palmer65
A
11
A
65Nicola Carlo ZauriN. Zauri
 
Julian HibbsJ. Hibbs65
D
12
D
65Alex MasonA. Mason
Titus PearsonT. Pearson61
D
13
A
64John ElliottJ. Elliott
Billy PhilipsB. Philips59
D
14
D
58Pedro VarelaP. Varela

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 18,093 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Swindon Town and Sheffield Wednesday are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Lampard.


0.00
Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
3.38
Daniel Charles makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Charles shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Nicky Moss!
4.55
Daniel Charles makes a probing pass to Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer plays a one-two with Yoann Coulibaly and advances towards the goal... Frank Palmer rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.34
Adrian Rampulla kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.58
Dave Darwinkel flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Zauri. Nicola Carlo Zauri shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
16.51
Sjaak Veldman flicks a high pass forward to David McStay who brings the ball under control. David McStay shoots from distance but it flies wide!
20.16
Dave Darwinkel surges forward with the ball. Dave Darwinkel rushes past John Simonsen! Some good footwork from Dave Darwinkel provides some space. He shoots at goal. Steve Redknapp gets down and covers it.
22.19
Daniel Charles knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Newton. Craig Newton cuts inside the box! Craig Newton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.05
Seeing Diogo Jesus's attacking run, Tony Holloway quickly throws the ball into his path. Diogo Jesus threads the ball through to Daniel Charles. Daniel Charles makes a simple pass to Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly whips in a cross ball towards Craig Newton. Craig Newton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.38
Diogo Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Charles. Daniel Charles advances with the ball. Daniel Charles whips in a cross ball towards Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
28.30
Daniel Charles makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Charles sees Yoann Coulibaly just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Yoann Coulibaly takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.54
Mauricio Fioretti flicks a high pass forward. Dave Darwinkel controls it well on his chest. Dave Darwinkel hits a low pass to Tommaso Cavallo. Tommaso Cavallo plays a scrappy one-two with Nicola Carlo Zauri and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tommaso Cavallo shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
39.55
Tony Holloway kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Rampulla. Adrian Rampulla threads a neat ball through to Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Frank Palmer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Swindon Town appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Swindon Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.55
Daniel Charles changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Charles plays a one-two with Craig Newton and advances towards the goal... Daniel Charles takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.29
Diogo Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Rampulla. Adrian Rampulla chips the ball to his team mate, Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly whips in a cross ball towards Craig Newton. Craig Newton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.14
Sjaak Veldman threads a neat ball through to Tommaso Cavallo. Tommaso Cavallo knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Zauri. Nicola Carlo Zauri flicks the ball with his head. Steve Redknapp comfortably punches it away to safety.
55.21
Diogo Jesus flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Gil who takes it down. Oscar Gil threads a neat ball through to Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Newton. Craig Newton rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
60.27
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Pedro Varela replacing Tommaso Cavallo .
61.33
Julian Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Frank Palmer controls it well on his chest. Frank Palmer makes a probing pass to Craig Newton but he's offside!
63.54
John Simonsen breaks forward. John Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roland Lang.
65.27
Under pressure, Roland Lang clears the ball far upfield. David McStay shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
73.40
Adrian Rampulla hacks Dave Darwinkel from behind! Adrian Rampulla is given a warning by the referee! Dave Darwinkel grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.39
Sjaak Veldman kicks a strong pass forward to David McStay. David McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Simonsen.
77.04
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Alex Mason replacing Lomano Dodd .
79.41
Sjaak Veldman makes a simple pass to Pedro Varela. Pedro Varela makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of David McStay. David McStay comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Steve Redknapp.
80.26
Jose Lopes takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Julian Ziegler reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
81.26
Daniel Charles flicks the ball to his team mate, Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly plays a one-two with Craig Newton and advances towards the goal... Yoann Coulibaly comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.05
Julian Ziegler surges forward with the ball. Julian Ziegler plays a one-two with Yoann Coulibaly and advances towards the goal... Julian Ziegler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
89.41
Adrian Rampulla makes an attacking run forward. Adrian Rampulla makes a simple pass, allowing Frank Palmer to run into the box. Frank Palmer strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Swindon Town

Sheffield Wednesday
Goals
7
0
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.4%
37.6%
Play Area
29.4%
44.7%
25.9%

Scorers
Frank Palmer 5, 40, 89
Craig Newton 22, 51, 55
Daniel Charles 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Newton of Swindon Town

Match Ratings
1.Steve Redknapp (GK)
6
2.Tony Holloway (DEF)
6
3.Diogo Jesus (DEF)
6
4.John Simonsen (DEF)
6
5.Adrian Rampulla (MID)
7
6.Oscar Gil (MID)
6
7.Daniel Charles (MID)goal scored
8
8.Julian Ziegler (MID)
6
9.Yoann Coulibaly (ATT)
6
10.Craig Newton (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Frank Palmer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Julian Hibbs (DEF)
0
13.Titus Pearson (DEF)
0
14.Billy Philips (DEF)
0

1.Nicky Moss (GK)
6
2.Lomano Dodd (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Fioretti (DEF)
6
4.Roland Lang (DEF)
6
5.Jose Lopes (MID)
6
6.Sjaak Veldman (MID)
6
7.Dave Darwinkel (MID)
6
8.Carmine Altomare (MID)
6
9.Tommaso Cavallo (ATT)
6
10.David McStay (ATT)
6
11.Nicola Carlo Zauri (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Mason (DEF)
6
13.John Elliott (ATT)
0
14.Pedro Varela (DEF)
6