Match Report
| Swindon Town | Swindon Town |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Simon Matthäus | S. Matthäus |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 |  | Stefano Ferreri | S. Ferreri | |||||||||
| Bill Carrick | B. Carrick |  | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Jason Mccann | J. Mccann | |||||||||
| Danny Stone | D. Stone | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Clive Taylor | C. Taylor | |||||||||
| Richard Stockdale | R. Stockdale | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Carl Salmon | C. Salmon | |||||||||
| Rio Mcgreal | R. Mcgreal | | 56 | D | | 5 | | M | 55 | | Clive Drake | C. Drake | |||||||||
| Andy Ball | A. Ball | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Jacob Wiltord | J. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Aaron Tolley | A. Tolley | | 62 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 46 | | Gavin Johnson | G. Johnson | |||||||
| Ugo Boertien | U. Boertien | | 60 | A | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Emile Southgate | E. Southgate | |||||||||
| Nicholas Matthews | N. Matthews | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Ross Murrin | R. Murrin | |||||||||
| Ighli Lotti | I. Lotti | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 |  | Sebastiao Bento | S. Bento | |||||||||
| Leon Prior | L. Prior | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 |  | Edwin Sopalski | E. Sopalski | |||||||||
| Tobias Sparwasser | T. Sparwasser | | 57 | G | | 12 | | A | 57 | | Nigel Moss | N. Moss | |||||||||
| Carlton Peters | C. Peters | | 54 | D | | 13 | | G | 49 | | Scott Croft | S. Croft | |||||||||
| Teddy Carlton | T. Carlton | | 53 | M | | 14 | | A | 49 | | Noel Platt | N. Platt | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 9,192 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Minto.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Minto.
0.00
0-0Port Vale get the match underway!
2.07
0-0Andy Ball threads a neat ball through to Ighli Lotti. Ighli Lotti lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Boertien. Carl Salmon hacks Ugo Boertien from behind! Ugo Boertien appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
3.57
0-1Jason Mccann knocks the ball forward to Emile Southgate. Emile Southgate flicks a high pass forward to Edwin Sopalski who brings the ball under control. Edwin Sopalski plays a quick one-two with Ross Murrin and rushes in on goal... Edwin Sopalski takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edwin Sopalski!
6.12
0-1Clive Drake catches Andy Ball on the ankles. The referee calls over Clive Drake and shows him a yellow card! Andy Ball hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.56
0-1Richard Stockdale brings the ball forward. Richard Stockdale kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Prior. Leon Prior shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.17
Aaron Tolley hits a low pass to Ugo Boertien. Ugo Boertien tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.37
Andy Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Prior. Leon Prior shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
16.20
Bill Carrick comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiao Bento. The referee calls over Bill Carrick and shows him a yellow card! Sebastiao Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.44
Jacob Wiltord flicks a high ball forward to Sebastiao Bento who takes it down. Sebastiao Bento advances inside the box! Sebastiao Bento cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Simon Matthäus has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.54
With a delightful solo run, Aaron Tolley stretches the opposition's defence. Aaron Tolley edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Aaron Tolley provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.17
1-2Jacob Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rio Mcgreal.
34.04
1-2Gavin Johnson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento whips in a cross ball towards Edwin Sopalski. Edwin Sopalski is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
40.08
Jacob Wiltord makes an attacking run forward. Jacob Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Simon Matthäus is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Jacob Wiltord passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento flicks a high pass forward. Ross Murrin controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ross Murrin shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Swindon Town kick off!
47.02
1-4Port Vale are dictating the run of play here today.
49.38
Aaron Tolley flicks the ball to his team mate, Ighli Lotti. Ighli Lotti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.58
Carl Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Johnson. Gavin Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Murrin. Ross Murrin lofts in a cross ball towards Edwin Sopalski. Edwin Sopalski finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
59.31
Emile Southgate darts forward. Emile Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Edwin Sopalski. Edwin Sopalski makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.25
1-5Emile Southgate knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento makes a great pass forward. Ross Murrin runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.26
Ugo Boertien barges into Carl Salmon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carl Salmon runs off the knock.
73.54
Andy Ball hits a low pass to Nicholas Matthews. Nicholas Matthews shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.15
Emile Southgate hits a low pass to Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento plays a scrappy one-two with Edwin Sopalski and stumbles forward towards the goal... Danny Stone comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiao Bento. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.40
Andy Ball comes in with a late challenge on Emile Southgate. The referee calls over Andy Ball and shows him a yellow card! Emile Southgate hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.16
1-5Gavin Johnson barges into Aaron Tolley. Gavin Johnson is given a warning by the referee! Aaron Tolley carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.44
Aaron Tolley knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Boertien. Ugo Boertien controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Stefano Ferreri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.20
Aaron Tolley knocks the ball to his team mate, Ighli Lotti. Ighli Lotti lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Prior. Leon Prior powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leon Prior!
87.11
Emile Southgate flicks a high pass forward to Ross Murrin who brings the ball under control. Ross Murrin chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Bento. Sebastiao Bento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Simon Matthäus. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Aaron Tolley 23 Ugo Boertien 79 Leon Prior 83 | Edwin Sopalski 4, 59 Sebastiao Bento 18, 40 Ross Murrin 45 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simon Matthäus (GK)
6
2. Bill Carrick (DEF)
5
3. Danny Stone (DEF)
6
4. Richard Stockdale (DEF)
6
5. Rio Mcgreal (DEF)
6
6. Andy Ball (MID)
6
7. Aaron Tolley (MID)
8
8. Ugo Boertien (ATT)
6
9. Nicholas Matthews (ATT)
6
10. Ighli Lotti (ATT)
6
11. Leon Prior (ATT)
7
12. Tobias Sparwasser (GK)
0
13. Carlton Peters (DEF)
0
14. Teddy Carlton (MID)
0
1. Stefano Ferreri (GK)
6
2. Jason Mccann (DEF)
6
3. Clive Taylor (DEF)
6
4. Carl Salmon (DEF)
6
5. Clive Drake (MID)
5
6. Jacob Wiltord (MID)
7
7. Gavin Johnson (MID)
6
8. Emile Southgate (MID)
7
9. Ross Murrin (ATT)
7
10. Sebastiao Bento (ATT)
9
11. Edwin Sopalski (ATT)
8
12. Nigel Moss (ATT)
0
13. Scott Croft (GK)
0
14. Noel Platt (ATT)
0