Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 4,200 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Barmby.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Barmby.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Luton Town get the match underway!
2.31
0-0Max Burbage takes it forward alone. Max Burbage whips in a cross ball towards George Cooper. George Cooper gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
3.03
0-0Eoin Atherton advances with the ball. Eoin Atherton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.11
Norman Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Burbage. Max Burbage threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger plays a scrappy one-two with George Cooper and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Sebastian Metzger provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
10.21
James Milligan makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.04
0-0Tim Kitson catches Greg Pearson on the ankles. Tim Kitson is shown the yellow card! Greg Pearson stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.27
Peter Hitchcock sees John Philips in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Philips knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
44.11
Gilles Boyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Philips. John Philips 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
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swindon Town appear unchanged since the first half. Luton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Swindon Town kicking off!
47.47
1-0Gilles Boyd plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista knocks in a cross ball towards John Philips. John Philips makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Massimiliano Malafronte had no chance!! Goal for Swindon Town!
51.21
Adrian Palmer makes a probing pass to John Philips. John Philips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Ince.
55.49
James Milligan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
57.47
Mike Galli hits a low pass to Adam Mcgreal. Adam Mcgreal makes a probing pass to Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Keegan.
60.57
1-0Luton Town have made 2 substitutions with Teddy Blake replacing George Cooper and Paul Coppinger replacing Tiago Andrade .
61.64
Peter Hitchcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.48
1-0Max Burbage clumsily knocks into Peter Hitchcock. Max Burbage is given a warning by the referee! Peter Hitchcock gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.23
Ian Robinson threads a neat ball through to Gilles Boyd. Gilles Boyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Ince.
78.25
Frank Delaney takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Mike Galli. Mike Galli flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Atherton who brings the ball under control. Eoin Atherton plays the ball forward to Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
81.19
Eoin Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Blake. Teddy Blake powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
83.06
Max Burbage takes a quick throw-in. Eoin Atherton takes it forward alone. Eoin Atherton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Greg Pearson.
89.19
Ian Robinson threads a neat ball through to Peter Hitchcock. Peter Hitchcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
24.7%
53.4%
21.9%
Scorers
| John Philips 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Philips of Swindon Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Bastin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Graham Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Greg Pearson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ian Robinson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stuart Carrick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gilles Boyd (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Peter Hitchcock (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | James Milligan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adrian Palmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gianfranco Bellavista (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | John Philips (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Jamie Fletcher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicholas Robson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Brown (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Massimiliano Malafronte (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mike Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frank Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Norman Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Andrade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eoin Atherton (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Adam Mcgreal (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Max Burbage (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastian Metzger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tim Kitson (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | George Cooper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Coppinger (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Teddy Blake (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tony Gascoigne (DEF) | 0 | |