Match Report


Swindon TownSwindon Town     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Steve ProctorS. Proctor55
G
1captain
G
56Lauren Bisan-E. SouchardL. Souchard
Gavin ChadwickG. Chadwick64
D
2
D
61Duncan ArmstrongD. Armstrong
Diego HelderD. Helder62
D
3
D
59Phil CampbellP. Campbell
Jason EvansJ. Evans55
D
4
D
56Adam OwenA. Owen
Alberto Di MeglioA. Di Meglio56
M
5
D
51Dennis NevilleD. Neville
Francisco JardimF. Jardim55
M
6
M
63Sékou Irié Bi SéhiS. Irié Bi Séhi
Richard BurgessR. Burgess52
M
7
M
61Antonio ReyA. Rey
Ruel PeckhamR. Peckham46
M
captain8
M
55Richard HitchcockR. Hitchcock
Richard OakleyR. Oakley68
A
9
M
54Steve MowbrayS. Mowbray
Ian BoertienI. Boertien55
A
10
A
64Simón RomeroS. Romero
Phil ImpeyP. Impey55
A
11
A
61Pontus PartinP. Partin
 
Phil MarsdenP. Marsden55
A
12
A
55Mike BoltonM. Bolton
Niccolo RipleyN. Ripley53
A
13
D
49Noel LawrenceN. Lawrence
Robert BenjaminR. Benjamin52
A
14
M
47Yyvind BratsethY. Bratseth

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,593 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.


0.00
Swindon Town start the match!
4.37
Gavin Chadwick kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Burgess. Richard Burgess flicks a high pass forward. Ian Boertien controls it well on his chest. Ian Boertien flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Impey. Phil Impey looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.01
Richard Burgess takes it forward alone. Richard Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Ian Boertien. Ian Boertien makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard had no chance!! Goal for Swindon Town!
9.46
Dennis Neville knocks the ball forward to Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey picks a pass forward to Simón Romero. Simón Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.03
Richard Hitchcock hacks Phil Impey from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Phil Impey runs off the knock.
21.48
Gavin Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Jardim hits a low pass to Phil Impey. Phil Impey plays a quick one-two with Ruel Peckham and rushes in on goal... Phil Impey cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.48
Steve Mowbray passes the ball forward to Simón Romero. Simón Romero shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
26.05
Phil Campbell passes the ball forward to Duncan Armstrong. Duncan Armstrong knocks the ball to his team mate, Simón Romero. Simón Romero shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simón Romero!
42.52
Francisco Jardim runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francisco Jardim controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ian Boertien through on goal. Ian Boertien shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol Rovers start the second half!
53.19
Francisco Jardim plays the ball forward to Ian Boertien. Ian Boertien flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Oakley. Richard Oakley strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
55.35
Francisco Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Adam Owen. The referee warns Francisco Jardim to calm down! Adam Owen runs off the knock.
59.04
Richard Burgess darts forward. Richard Burgess shoots from outside the area. Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.04
Simón Romero threads a neat ball through to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Evans.
65.40
Richard Oakley catches Antonio Rey on the ankles. Richard Oakley is warned by the referee! Antonio Rey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.08
Francisco Jardim advances with the ball. Francisco Jardim tries a spectacular long range effort but Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
69.09
Adam Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin makes a great pass forward. Simón Romero runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.56
Swindon Town have made 2 substitutions with Phil Marsden replacing Richard Oakley and Robert Benjamin replacing Ruel Peckham .
78.63
Phil Marsden catches Duncan Armstrong on the ankles. The referee warns Phil Marsden to calm down! Duncan Armstrong stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.56
Diego Helder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Impey. Phil Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Marsden but he's offside!
84.35
Francisco Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Boertien. Ian Boertien runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ian Boertien provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Robert Benjamin knocks the ball forward to Alberto Di Meglio. Alberto Di Meglio threads a neat ball through to Phil Impey. Phil Impey whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Swindon Town

Bristol Rovers
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
23.4%
42.2%
34.4%

Scorers
Ian Boertien 6
Phil Impey 21
Richard Burgess 59
Simón Romero 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Burgess of Swindon Town

Match Ratings
1.Steve Proctor (GK)
6
2.Gavin Chadwick (DEF)
6
3.Diego Helder (DEF)
6
4.Jason Evans (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Di Meglio (MID)
6
6.Francisco Jardim (MID)
7
7.Richard Burgess (MID)goal scored
9
8.Ruel Peckham (MID)
6
9.Richard Oakley (ATT)
5
10.Ian Boertien (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Phil Impey (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Phil Marsden (ATT)
5
13.Niccolo Ripley (ATT)
0
14.Robert Benjamin (ATT)
6

1.Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard (GK)
6
2.Duncan Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.Phil Campbell (DEF)
6
4.Adam Owen (DEF)
6
5.Dennis Neville (DEF)
6
6.Sékou Irié Bi Séhi (MID)
6
7.Antonio Rey (MID)
6
8.Richard Hitchcock (MID)yellow card
5
9.Steve Mowbray (MID)
6
10.Simón Romero (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Pontus Partin (ATT)
6
 
12.Mike Bolton (ATT)
0
13.Noel Lawrence (DEF)
0
14.Yyvind Bratseth (MID)
0