Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 4,373 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor 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 Titus Neville.
The pitch is in poor 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 Titus Neville.
0.00
0-0Swindon Town kick off!
2.30
0-0Peter Hitchcock knocks the ball to his team mate, John Philips. John Philips tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.58
Mike Galli threads a neat ball through to Adam Mcgreal. Adam Mcgreal makes an attacking run forward. Adam Mcgreal rushes past Greg Pearson! Adam Mcgreal side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.46
Adam Mcgreal knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Nicholls. Gareth Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.02
Ross Davis knocks the ball forward to Peter Hitchcock. Peter Hitchcock makes a simple pass to John Philips. John Philips controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.52
Adam Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
21.36
0-1Eoin Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Nicholls. Gareth Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Carl Bastin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.33
Mike Galli sees space and advances. With a delightful solo run, Mike Galli stretches the opposition's defence. Mike Galli whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.20
Tiago Andrade passes the ball forward to Adam Mcgreal. Adam Mcgreal runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adam Mcgreal advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Adam Mcgreal provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
32.02
0-1Adrian Palmer hacks Eoin Atherton from behind! The referee calls over Adrian Palmer and shows him a yellow card! Eoin Atherton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.26
0-1Max Burbage deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Bastin who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
0-1Adam Mcgreal knocks the ball forward to Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for 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
Luton Town kick off!
47.17
Eoin Atherton flicks a high pass forward. Francis Barrett controls it well on his chest. Francis Barrett runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Francis Barrett provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.26
Greg Pearson sees Gilles Boyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Boyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
55.08
Adam Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett makes a probing pass between the defence to Gareth Nicholls. Gareth Nicholls looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
57.06
Ross Davis arcs the ball upfield. Gianfranco Bellavista controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
59.37
Ross Davis makes a probing pass to Peter Hitchcock. Peter Hitchcock sees John Philips in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Philips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.07
0-1Luton Town have made 2 substitutions with Demetrio Pavan replacing Francis Barrett and Paul Coppinger replacing Tiago Andrade .
61.09
0-1Luton Town are dictating the run of play here today.
66.31
Ross Davis flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Palmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Palmer knocks the ball forward to John Philips. John Philips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.52
Greg Pearson threads the ball through to Adrian Palmer. Adrian Palmer makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista rushes past Paul Coppinger! Gianfranco Bellavista takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
78.45
Adam Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward to Gareth Nicholls who brings the ball under control. Gareth Nicholls tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
79.17
Adrian Palmer passes the ball forward to Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista finds some space and shoots from distance. Massimiliano Malafronte gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
83.25
Graham Keegan knocks the ball forward to Adrian Palmer. With great vision, Adrian Palmer plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista plays a scrappy one-two with John Philips and advances towards the goal... Gianfranco Bellavista cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
87.41
Graham Keegan makes a simple pass to Kelvin Richards. With some swift thinking, Kelvin Richards plays the ball forward to John Philips. John Philips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Coppinger.
90.00
Peter Hitchcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Coppinger.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Bastin (GK)
6
2. Graham Keegan (DEF)
7
3. Greg Pearson (DEF)
6
4. Ross Davis (DEF)
7
5. Ian Robinson (DEF)
6
6. Gilles Boyd (MID)
6
7. Peter Hitchcock (MID)
7
8. Adrian Palmer (MID)
6
9. Kelvin Richards (MID)
6
10. Gianfranco Bellavista (ATT)
7
11. John Philips (ATT)
6
12. Nicholas Milburn (ATT)
0
13. Jamie Fletcher (ATT)
0
14. Nicholas Robson (GK)
0
1. Massimiliano Malafronte (GK)
7
2. Mike Galli (DEF)
8
3. Frank Delaney (DEF)
6
4. Norman Ince (DEF)
6
5. Tiago Andrade (DEF)
6
6. Eoin Atherton (MID)
6
7. Adam Mcgreal (MID)
9
8. Max Burbage (MID)
6
9. Sebastian Metzger (ATT)
8
10. Gareth Nicholls (ATT)
7
11. Francis Barrett (ATT)
7
12. Paul Coppinger (GK)
6
13. Demetrio Pavan (MID)
6
14. Tony Gascoigne (DEF)
0