Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 8,923 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United kick off the first half!
3.54
0-0Roberto Garcia makes a simple pass to Alexander Montague. Alexander Montague knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Deane. Jon Deane connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
4.57
Manolo Estrada makes a simple pass to Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni knocks the ball forward to Jon Deane. Jon Deane tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
9.23
0-0Jesse White knocks the ball forward to Rúben Fernandez. Rúben Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, James Owen. James Owen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yuri Kiriakov.
12.44
0-0Alpay Türkyilmaz catches Attilio Mazzoleni on the ankles. The referee calls over Alpay Türkyilmaz and warns him to calm down! Attilio Mazzoleni grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.19
1-0Luis Bodart knocks the ball forward to Hakan Bulent. Hakan Bulent makes a simple pass to James Owen. James Owen goes all the way! James Owen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Emmanuel Amunike is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.12
Lamberto Lamonica kicks a strong pass forward to James Owen. James Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yuri Kiriakov.
21.21
1-0Frederico Campos knocks the ball forward to James Owen. James Owen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Emmanuel Amunike manages to keep it out.
22.27
Jesse White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Campos. Frederico Campos knocks the ball forward to Augusto Le Bris. Augusto Le Bris knocks in a cross ball towards James Owen. James Owen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Emmanuel Amunike.
32.39
Clive Walsh makes a probing pass to Adrian Myers. Adrian Myers makes a simple pass to Alexander Montague. Alexander Montague makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Reinier De Vogt is on top of it.
34.43
Mourad Bencherif decides to run forward with the ball. Mourad Bencherif brings the ball forward. Mourad Bencherif tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Emmanuel Amunike easily smothers it!
36.57
Rúben Fernandez decides to run forward with the ball. Rúben Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards James Owen. James Owen powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.42
Roberto Garcia sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Garcia shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Swindon Town kick off!
53.31
Lamberto Lamonica controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Augusto Le Bris. Augusto Le Bris finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.21
Mourad Bencherif makes a probing pass to Lamberto Lamonica. Lamberto Lamonica chips the ball to his team mate, Augusto Le Bris. Augusto Le Bris lofts in a cross ball towards James Owen. James Owen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
60.14
Alpay Türkyilmaz catches Alexander Montague on the ankles. Alpay Türkyilmaz is warned by the referee again! Alexander Montague carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.55
Hakan Bulent passes the ball forward to Augusto Le Bris. Augusto Le Bris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.25
Rúben Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Augusto Le Bris. Augusto Le Bris goes all the way! Augusto Le Bris tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Emmanuel Amunike easily smothers it!
67.07
Frederico Campos makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Campos knocks in a cross ball towards James Owen. James Owen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
69.41
Adrian Myers surges forward with the ball. Adrian Myers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Reinier De Vogt!
71.48
Frederico Campos passes the ball forward to Augusto Le Bris. Augusto Le Bris shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Emmanuel Amunike!
72.38
Clive Walsh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Upson. Dave Upson makes a simple pass to Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Reinier De Vogt who gathers it comfortably.
73.25
1-0Alpay Türkyilmaz barges into Attilio Mazzoleni. Alpay Türkyilmaz is warned by the referee yet again! Attilio Mazzoleni stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.51
Alpay Türkyilmaz knocks the ball forward to Rúben Fernandez. Rúben Fernandez makes a probing pass to Augusto Le Bris. Augusto Le Bris knocks in a cross ball towards James Owen. James Owen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Emmanuel Amunike is on top of it.
77.11
1-0Alpay Türkyilmaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Rúben Fernandez. Rúben Fernandez threads the ball through to James Owen. James Owen knocks the ball forward to Augusto Le Bris but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.41
Alpay Türkyilmaz makes a beautiful solo run. Alpay Türkyilmaz chips the ball to his team mate, James Owen. James Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emmanuel Amunike who gathers it comfortably.
83.08
Alpay Türkyilmaz knocks the ball forward to Hakan Bulent. Hakan Bulent controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Augusto Le Bris. Augusto Le Bris lofts in a cross ball towards James Owen. James Owen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.57
2-0Jesse White hacks Alexander Montague from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Montague hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Frederico Campos passes the ball forward to Augusto Le Bris. Augusto Le Bris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
28.6%
45.1%
26.4%
Scorers
| James Owen 14, 83 |