Match Report
| Swindon Town | Swindon Town |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dion Powell | D. Powell |  | 41 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Mike Lua-Lua | M. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Alistair Marshall | A. Marshall | | 46 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Stephen Charlton | S. Charlton | |||||||||
| Joe Forbes | J. Forbes | | 42 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Jody Pearce | J. Pearce | |||||||||
| Eoin Shields | E. Shields | | 41 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Steve Stockdale | S. Stockdale | ||||||||
| Phil Lineker | P. Lineker | | 37 | D | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Edward Wallwork | E. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Matt Batty | M. Batty | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Greg Salmon | G. Salmon | |||||||||
| Andy Elliott | A. Elliott |  | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | John Swift | J. Swift | |||||||||
| Ruud Arts | R. Arts |  | 42 | M | | 8 | | A | 58 | | Alistair Jeffers | A. Jeffers | |||||||||
| Steven Marr | S. Marr | | 48 | A | | 9 | | | A | 57 | | Adam Vickers | A. Vickers | ||||||||
| Matt Shields | M. Shields | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Terry Woodcock | T. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Eddie Gardner | E. Gardner | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Nwankwo Wise | N. Wise | |||||||||
| Jody Griffin | J. Griffin | | 42 | A | | 12 | | M | 49 |  | Guilherme Gomes | G. Gomes | |||||||||
| Mark Deane | M. Deane | | 41 | A | | 13 | | G | 46 | | Tim Brown | T. Brown | |||||||||
| George Montague | G. Montague | | 41 | A | | 14 | | M | 45 | | Neil Hapgood | N. Hapgood | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 2,831 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.
0.00
0-0Swindon Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.23
0-0John Swift passes the ball forward to Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
4.34
Ruud Arts knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Marr. Steven Marr shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
8.33
0-0John Swift threads a neat ball through to Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
9.21
Matt Batty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Shields. Matt Shields sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.21
Steve Stockdale makes a probing pass to John Swift. John Swift hits a low pass to Nwankwo Wise. Nwankwo Wise shoots from long range but is denied by Dion Powell. Excellent save.
12.07
Greg Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Wise. Nwankwo Wise shoots from distance but somehow Dion Powell manages to keep it out.
18.54
Edward Wallwork passes the ball forward to John Swift. John Swift deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers plays a scrappy one-two with Terry Woodcock and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Adam Vickers provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Dion Powell smothers it!
20.11
Greg Salmon hits a low pass to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards Adam Vickers. Adam Vickers directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
22.55
0-0Eoin Shields knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Elliott. Andy Elliott makes a probing pass to Steven Marr. Steven Marr rushes past Steve Stockdale! Steven Marr looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Jody Pearce.
24.45
0-0Matt Batty takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Matt Shields takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
27.35
Andy Elliott threads a neat ball through to Steven Marr. Steven Marr runs straight at the defence! Steven Marr rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
28.09
John Swift deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Wise. Nwankwo Wise shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.31
Ruud Arts hits a low pass to Eddie Gardner. Eddie Gardner shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.05
1-0Andy Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Marr. Steven Marr chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Gardner. Eddie Gardner tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mike Lua-Lua with no chance!! Goal for Swindon Town!
36.07
Greg Salmon flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Wise. Nwankwo Wise tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
39.23
Jody Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon picks a pass forward to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
40.46
Jody Pearce knocks the ball forward to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Wise. Nwankwo Wise shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.22
John Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers edges inside the box! Alistair Jeffers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Dion Powell smothers it!
45.00
Steve Stockdale passes the ball forward to John Swift. John Swift makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Woodcock. Terry Woodcock shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swindon Town appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Tim Brown replacing Jody Pearce and Neil Hapgood replacing Terry Woodcock.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the second half underway!
47.15
John Swift knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Wise. Nwankwo Wise plays a one-two with Neil Hapgood and advances towards the goal... Nwankwo Wise takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.09
1-1Edward Wallwork sees John Swift in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Swift knocks the ball forward to Neil Hapgood. Neil Hapgood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dion Powell who gathers it comfortably.
53.45
1-1Andy Elliott threads a neat ball through to Eddie Gardner. Eddie Gardner passes the ball forward but Steven Marr is offside!
55.06
1-1Tim Brown catches Matt Shields on the ankles. The referee warns Tim Brown to calm down! Matt Shields hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.32
Andy Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Gardner who takes it down. Eddie Gardner shoots from 20 yards but somehow Mike Lua-Lua manages to keep it out.
60.46
1-1Nwankwo Wise clumsily knocks into Joe Forbes. The referee calls over Nwankwo Wise and shows him a yellow card! Joe Forbes runs off the knock.
63.51
Ruud Arts hits a low pass to Matt Shields. Matt Shields shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.38
Greg Salmon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Greg Salmon knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Wise. Nwankwo Wise makes a deft header but it flies wide!
72.49
Andy Elliott catches John Swift on the ankles. Andy Elliott is warned by the referee! John Swift runs off the knock.
75.15
Matt Batty sees space and advances. Matt Batty rushes past Tim Brown! Matt Batty shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
78.48
Edward Wallwork catches Matt Shields on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Shields stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.27
Andy Elliott makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mike Lua-Lua manages to gather it easily.
83.17
Edward Wallwork flicks a high pass forward. John Swift controls it well on his chest. John Swift threads a neat ball through to Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
84.06
John Swift comes in with a late challenge on Andy Elliott. John Swift is given a warning by the referee! Andy Elliott runs off the knock.
87.19
Phil Lineker breaks forward. Phil Lineker sees Matt Shields in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Shields lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Marr. Steven Marr is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
7
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dion Powell of Swindon Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dion Powell (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Alistair Marshall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eoin Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Phil Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Batty (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ruud Arts (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Steven Marr (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Matt Shields (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Eddie Gardner (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jody Griffin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mark Deane (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Montague (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mike Lua-Lua (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen Charlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jody Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Stockdale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edward Wallwork (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Greg Salmon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | John Swift (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alistair Jeffers (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Adam Vickers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Terry Woodcock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nwankwo Wise (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Guilherme Gomes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tim Brown (GK) | 5 | |
| 14. | Neil Hapgood (MID) | 6 | |