Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Manchester City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Swindon Town and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Armstrong.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Swindon Town and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Armstrong.
0.00
The whistle blows and Swindon Town get the match underway!
6.15
Nicola Carlo Di Loreto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Wome. Joseph-Desire Wome changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joseph-Desire Wome tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.06
Petre Ovidiu knocks the ball forward to Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Redknapp who gathers it comfortably.
10.16
Emile Njanka controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra rushes past Tony Holloway! Arturo Sierra looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Steve Redknapp has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.42
Tony Holloway flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Charles collects the pass. Daniel Charles threads the ball through to Craig Newton. Craig Newton shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
16.20
Emile Njanka controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra advances inside the box! Arturo Sierra muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Steve Redknapp manages to gather it.
18.33
Nicola Carlo Di Loreto darts forward. Nicola Carlo Di Loreto knocks the ball to his team mate, Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Yanovski. Yuri Yanovski outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Steve Redknapp. Excellent save.
21.54
Tony Holloway sees Adrian Rampulla in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Rampulla makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
22.48
Joseph-Desire Wome catches Oscar Gil on the ankles. Joseph-Desire Wome is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Gil runs off the knock.
26.39
Joseph-Desire Wome makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Yanovski. Yuri Yanovski whips in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Tony Holloway barges into Frans Johansson. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
28.02
Without breaking stride, Joseph-Desire Wome plays the ball forward to Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Tony Holloway.
29.35
Peter Granados takes a quick corner, playing it short to Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.50
Julian Ziegler receives the ball from a throw-in from Oscar Gil. Julian Ziegler knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer whips in a cross ball towards Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Sebastien Wilmots is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
32.04
Daniel Charles kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.15
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
38.10
John Simonsen sees Julian Ziegler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Frank Palmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frank Palmer skips past André Molina! Frank Palmer shoots from just inside the box. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Swindon Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
39.10
Petre Ovidiu kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri Yanovski. Yuri Yanovski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.28
Nelson Blatsis knocks the ball forward to Joseph-Desire Wome. Joseph-Desire Wome makes an attacking run forward. Joseph-Desire Wome controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Joseph-Desire Wome darts forward. Joseph-Desire Wome knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Steve Redknapp.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Peter Granados kicks a low ball out wide. Frank Palmer reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
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. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester City kick off!
47.23
Daniel Charles makes a simple pass to Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer plays a sublime one-two with Craig Newton and races in on goal... Frank Palmer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.53
Nelson Blatsis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joseph-Desire Wome. Joseph-Desire Wome flicks a high pass forward. Frans Johansson controls it well on his chest. Frans Johansson whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Tony Holloway. That should have been a goal!
55.41
Petre Ovidiu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Yanovski. Yuri Yanovski heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Steve Redknapp. Excellent save.
57.30
Adrian Rampulla chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer advances inside the box! Frank Palmer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frank Palmer!
60.45
Peter Granados threads a neat ball through to Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Steve Redknapp easily smothers it!
61.30
Oscar Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Newton but the linesman indicates offside!
63.41
Tony Holloway makes a simple pass to Oscar Gil. Oscar Gil makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Gil skips past Nicola Carlo Di Loreto! Oscar Gil looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.42
Tony Holloway barges into Arturo Sierra. The referee brings Tony Holloway to one side and gives him a warning! Arturo Sierra gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.23
John Simonsen clumsily knocks into Arturo Sierra. The referee calls over John Simonsen and shows him a yellow card! Arturo Sierra is taking some rough treatment out there!
77.34
Manchester City have made a substitution with Martin Partin replacing Joseph-Desire Wome .
78.39
Nicola Carlo Di Loreto hits a low pass to Martin Partin. Martin Partin makes a probing pass to Yuri Yanovski. Yuri Yanovski skips past Tony Holloway! Yuri Yanovski strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Steve Redknapp manages to gather it easily.
79.51
Julian Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Yoann Coulibaly controls it well on his chest. Yoann Coulibaly whips in a cross ball towards Craig Newton. Craig Newton makes a convincing header. Sebastien Wilmots manages to gather it.
85.01
André Molina makes a strong solo run forward. André Molina flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Yanovski controls it well on his chest. Yuri Yanovski lofts in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson heads the ball goalwards. Steve Redknapp is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
11
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
33.7%
41.9%
24.4%
Scorers
| Frank Palmer 32, 57 Oscar Gil 63 | Arturo Sierra 10, 29 Frans Johansson 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frank Palmer of Swindon Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steve Redknapp (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tony Holloway (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Diogo Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Simonsen (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Adrian Rampulla (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oscar Gil (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | Daniel Charles (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Ziegler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Yoann Coulibaly (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Newton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Frank Palmer (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Julian Hibbs (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Titus Pearson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Philips (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sebastien Wilmots (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | André Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nelson Blatsis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicola Carlo Di Loreto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Petre Ovidiu (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emile Njanka (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joseph-Desire Wome (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Peter Granados (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Frans Johansson (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Arturo Sierra (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Yuri Yanovski (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Saidu A. West (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Partin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gabriel Martin (ATT) | 0 | |






















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