Match Report


Swindon TownSwindon Town     Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carl BastinC. Bastin46
G
1
G
64Ronnie HuckerbyR. Huckerby
Graham KeeganG. Keegan54
D
2
D
67Paolo MccannP. Mccann
Greg PearsonG. Pearson50
D
captain3
D
54Stan PearceS. Pearce
Ross DavisR. Davis49
D
4
D
50Robert FormonR. Formon
Ian RobinsonI. Robinson46
D
5
M
73Rio BlakeR. Blake
Gilles BoydG. Boyd53
M
6
M
57Andy GemmillA. Gemmill
Peter HitchcockP. Hitchcock51
M
7captain
M
52Les HuckerbyL. Huckerby
James MilliganJ. Milligan45
M
8
M
49Stan NichollsS. Nicholls
Adrian PalmerA. Palmer41
M
9
A
62Amedeo GrossiA. Grossi
Gianfranco BellavistaG. Bellavista61
A
10
A
57Renato De SoleR. De Sole
John PhilipsJ. Philips55
A
11
A
53Robert LampardR. Lampard
 
Jamie FletcherJ. Fletcher49
A
12
G
61Mick MiddletonM. Middleton
Stuart CarrickS. Carrick45
D
13
A
52Harvey EhioguH. Ehiogu
Nicholas RobsonN. Robson45
G
14
A
50Ross WhiteR. White

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 3,988 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Barmby.


0.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the first half underway!
3.16
Paolo Mccann hits a low pass to Les Huckerby. Les Huckerby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.20
Ian Robinson sees a break and surges forward. Ian Robinson chips the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
9.44
Ross Davis sees a break and surges forward. Ross Davis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
10.12
Les Huckerby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi whips in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
12.24
Gianfranco Bellavista catches Paolo Mccann on the ankles. The referee calls over Gianfranco Bellavista and shows him a yellow card! Paolo Mccann runs off the knock.
15.34
Gilles Boyd sees John Philips in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Philips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.01
Adrian Palmer makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.31
Andy Gemmill decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Gemmill shoots from 25 yards but somehow Carl Bastin manages to keep it out.
26.32
Paolo Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Les Huckerby. Les Huckerby sees space and advances. Les Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.49
Rio Blake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Greg Pearson.
33.29
Stan Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Rio Blake controls it well on his chest. Rio Blake threads a neat ball through to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Bastin who gathers it comfortably.
34.49
Greg Pearson sees space and advances. Greg Pearson sees John Philips in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Philips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Mccann.
42.44
Paolo Mccann flicks a high pass forward to Rio Blake who brings the ball under control. Rio Blake surges forward with the ball. Rio Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Graham Keegan steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
Rio Blake changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rio Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Swindon Town kick off!
47.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Paolo Mccann picks a pass forward to Rio Blake. Rio Blake controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Carl Bastin.
48.42
Les Huckerby takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Carl Bastin drops low and scoops up the ball.
55.04
Peter Hitchcock hacks Stan Nicholls from behind! Peter Hitchcock is given a warning by the referee! Stan Nicholls stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.05
Andy Gemmill takes a short throw-in bringing Rio Blake into play. Rio Blake advances with the ball. Rio Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
69.49
Les Huckerby sees Robert Lampard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Lampard whips in a cross ball towards Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
73.41
Greg Pearson sees a break and surges forward. Greg Pearson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista whips in a cross ball towards John Philips. John Philips knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
75.51
Robert Formon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Huckerby. Les Huckerby sees a break and surges forward. Les Huckerby advances inside the box! Les Huckerby makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
77.31
Plymouth Argyle have made 3 substitutions with Ross White replacing Stan Nicholls, Harvey Ehiogu replacing Les Huckerby and Mick Middleton replacing Rio Blake .
83.36
Andy Gemmill hits a low pass to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Harvey Ehiogu receives the ball from a throw-in from Ross White. Harvey Ehiogu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole whips in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Swindon Town

Plymouth Argyle
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37%
63%
Play Area
32.9%
42.5%
24.7%

Scorers
Amedeo Grossi 26
Renato De Sole 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Les Huckerby of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings
1.Carl Bastin (GK)
7
2.Graham Keegan (DEF)
6
3.Greg Pearson (DEF)
7
4.Ross Davis (DEF)
7
5.Ian Robinson (DEF)
6
6.Gilles Boyd (MID)
6
7.Peter Hitchcock (MID)
5
8.James Milligan (MID)
6
9.Adrian Palmer (MID)
6
10.Gianfranco Bellavista (ATT)yellow card
5
11.John Philips (ATT)
6
 
12.Jamie Fletcher (ATT)
0
13.Stuart Carrick (DEF)
0
14.Nicholas Robson (GK)
0

1.Ronnie Huckerby (GK)
6
2.Paolo Mccann (DEF)
7
3.Stan Pearce (DEF)
6
4.Robert Formon (DEF)
6
5.Rio Blake (MID)
8
6.Andy Gemmill (MID)
6
7.Les Huckerby (MID)
9
8.Stan Nicholls (MID)
6
9.Amedeo Grossi (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Renato De Sole (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Robert Lampard (ATT)
7
 
12.Mick Middleton (GK)
6
13.Harvey Ehiogu (ATT)
6
14.Ross White (ATT)
6