Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,169 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Fenton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Fenton.
0.00
0-0Swindon Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.38
0-0Jason Evans knocks the ball forward to Alberto Di Meglio. Alberto Di Meglio flicks a high ball forward to Phil Marsden who takes it down. Phil Marsden skips past Gary Caldwell! Phil Marsden looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
12.01
0-0Nicholas Pearce hits a low pass to Jody Brown. Jody Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Steve Proctor.
20.46
0-0Sheffield United are dictating the run of play here today.
27.52
0-0Andy Kirkland makes a simple pass to Jody Brown. Jody Brown knocks the ball forward to Morris Finney but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.29
David Müller threads a neat ball through to Jody Brown. Jody Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Finney. Morris Finney heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
33.48
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.53
0-0Nicholas Pearce makes a probing pass to Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Proctor who gathers it comfortably.
38.29
0-0Francisco Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Morris Finney. Francisco Jardim is warned by the referee! Morris Finney grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.56
0-1David Müller hits a low pass to Jody Brown. Jody Brown edges inside the box! Jody Brown shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Steve Proctor is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.26
Diego Helder flicks a high pass forward. Richard Oakley collects the pass. Richard Oakley lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb 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. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Eddy Ballarin replacing Nicholas Pearce.
45.00
Sheffield United start the second half!
49.13
David Müller sees Andy Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Kirkland changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy Kirkland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Lua-Lua but the linesman indicates offside!
51.50
Sheffield United are dictating the run of play here today.
53.59
Francisco Jardim passes the ball forward to Gavin Chadwick. Gavin Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Ian Boertien holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Boertien threads the ball through to Richard Oakley but he's offside!
59.16
Gavin Chadwick sees Diego Helder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Helder knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Boertien. Ian Boertien makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gavin King. Gavin King shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.34
Richard Burgess knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Di Meglio. Alberto Di Meglio makes a probing pass to Ian Boertien. Ian Boertien shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
63.37
Francisco Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Marsden. Phil Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Richard Oakley. Richard Oakley flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
66.52
Albrecht Köller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddy Ballarin. Eddy Ballarin flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Brown. Jody Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Finney. Morris Finney heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.21
Jason Evans flicks a high pass forward. Phil Marsden controls it well on his chest. Phil Marsden edges inside the box! Phil Marsden cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Francisco Carvalho.
70.01
0-2Ian Boertien takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Francisco Carvalho gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
71.04
Gavin Chadwick flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Di Meglio who takes it down. With vision, Alberto Di Meglio plays the ball forward to Phil Marsden. Phil Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Ian Boertien. Ian Boertien makes a deft header. Ian Boertien scores for Swindon Town!!
75.36
1-2Richard Burgess makes a simple pass to Phil Marsden. Phil Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Boertien. Ian Boertien is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but Andy Kirkland blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
77.56
1-2Swindon Town have made 2 substitutions with Phil Impey replacing Richard Oakley and Niccolo Ripley replacing Richard Burgess .
78.64
Andy Kirkland makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Finney. Morris Finney makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
79.45
Francisco Jardim makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Ian Boertien. Ian Boertien jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Francisco Carvalho effortlessly picks it out of the air!
81.36
Ian Boertien flicks a high pass forward. Phil Marsden collects the pass. Phil Marsden plays a one-two with Ian Boertien and rushes in on goal... Phil Marsden strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Francisco Carvalho manages to gather it effortlessly.
84.29
Diego Helder flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Chadwick who takes it down. Gavin Chadwick hits a low pass to Alberto Di Meglio. Alberto Di Meglio finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
85.07
Alberto Di Meglio knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Impey. Phil Impey knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Boertien. Ian Boertien powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.36
Swindon Town are keeping most of the possession.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
25.3%
44.3%
30.4%
Scorers
| Ian Boertien 71 | Jody Brown 40 Morris Finney 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jody Brown of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steve Proctor (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Chadwick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Diego Helder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jason Evans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin King (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Di Meglio (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Francisco Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Richard Burgess (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Oakley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ian Boertien (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Phil Marsden (ATT) | 9 | |
| 12. | Phil Impey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Robert Benjamin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Niccolo Ripley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Francisco Carvalho (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gary Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arno Röhner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albrecht Köller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Kirkland (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Müller (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nicholas Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicky Lua-Lua (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jody Brown (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Morris Finney (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Eddy Ballarin (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carl Granville (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Antunes (MID) | 0 | |