- Date:06 Aug 2011
- Kick-off:15:00
- Venue:County Ground
- Attendance:8,248
- Kennedy - pen (44) Risser (62)
Flint (76)
Live Commentary
- 92mins
Simon Ferry has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the left of the goal.
- 92mins
Lee Bell concedes a free kick for a foul on Alan Connell. Paul Caddis restarts play with the free kick.
- 91mins
Michael Timlin gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ashley Westwood. Lee Bell restarts play with the free kick. Lee Bell sends in a cross.
- 89mins
Corner taken right-footed by Raffaele De Vita from the left by-line, Alan McCormack has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.
- 88mins
Lee Bell goes into the book for dissent.
- 86mins
The assistant referee flags for offside against Michael Timlin. Free kick taken by Nick Powell.
- 85mins
The assistant referee flags for offside against Max Clayton. Free kick taken by Joe Devera.
- 84mins
Shot by Alan Connell from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the goal.
- 82mins
The offside flag is raised against Ajay Leitch-Smith. Free kick taken by Phil Smith.
- 81mins
Oliver Risser goes off and Simon Ferry comes on.
- 79mins
Max Clayton is caught offside. Free kick taken by Phil Smith.
- 75mins
Unfair challenge on Callum Kennedy by Harry Davis results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Raffaele De Vita, Aden Flint finds the net with a goal from close range to the top left corner of the goal. Swindon 3-0 Crewe.Assist by Raffaele De Vita.
- 74mins
The ball is sent over by Paul Caddis, Header by Matt Ritchie from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the goal. Max Clayton is brought on as a substitute for Shaun Miller. Alan Connell is brought on as a substitute for Billy Bodin.
- 71mins
Ashley Westwood takes a shot. Save made by Phil Smith.
- 68mins
Foul by Oliver Risser on Ashley Westwood, free kick awarded. Lee Bell crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from own half, blocked by Aden Flint. Lee Bell takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line to the near post, clearance by Aden Flint.
- 67mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Paul Caddis by Byron Moore. Phil Smith restarts play with the free kick.
- 66mins
Alan McCormack replaces Jonathan Smith.
- 65mins
Unfair challenge on Ashley Westwood by Jonathan Smith results in a free kick. Nick Powell takes the free kick.
- 64mins
Ajay Leitch-Smith is brought on as a substitute for Danny Shelley.
- 62mins
Oliver Risser gets on the score sheet with a goal from long range to the top left corner of the goal. Swindon 2-0 Crewe.
- 59mins
Corner from the right by-line taken by Danny Shelley, Phil Smith makes a save.
- 58mins
Byron Moore takes a shot. Joe Devera gets a block in.
- 57mins
The offside flag is raised against Billy Bodin. Direct free kick taken by Adam Dugdale.
- 56mins
Ashley Westwood concedes a free kick for a foul on Matt Ritchie. Oliver Risser takes the direct free kick.
- 55mins
Inswinging corner taken by Raffaele De Vita.
- 52mins
Michael Timlin crosses the ball, Headed effort from inside the box by Matt Ritchie misses to the right of the target.
- 49mins
Handball decision goes against Shaun Miller. Direct free kick taken by Phil Smith.
- 44mins
David Artell is shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.
- 44mins
Adam Dugdale gives away a Penalty for an unfair challenge on Billy Bodin. Callum Kennedy scores a placed penalty. Swindon 1-0 Crewe.
- 44mins
Booking for Adam Dugdale. Danny Shelley gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Paul Caddis. Danny Shelley receives a caution for unsporting behaviour. Free kick taken by Paul Caddis.
- 40mins
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Raffaele De Vita from the left by-line to the near post.
- 40mins
Effort on goal by Michael Timlin from outside the area goes harmlessly over the bar.
- 36mins
Foul by Nick Powell on Oliver Risser, free kick awarded. Caution for Oliver Risser.
- 35mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Matt Ritchie on Matt Tootle. David Artell takes the free kick. Danny Shelley gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Paul Caddis. Direct free kick taken by Phil Smith.
- 34mins
Shot from inside the area by Matt Ritchie clears the bar.
- 26mins
Michael Timlin gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ashley Westwood. Free kick taken by Adam Dugdale.
- 25mins
Long distance shot from Michael Timlin misses to the left of the goal.
- 21mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Matt Ritchie on Matt Tootle. Matt Ritchie booked. Steve Phillips takes the direct free kick.
- 18mins
Ashley Westwood fouled by Matt Ritchie, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Steve Phillips.
- 17mins
The assistant referee flags for offside against Billy Bodin. Direct free kick taken by Steve Phillips.
- 11mins
Billy Bodin produces a right-footed shot from close in and strikes the post.
- 8mins
Inswinging corner taken by Danny Shelley, Callum Kennedy makes a clearance.
- 4mins
Lee Bell fouled by Michael Timlin, the ref awards a free kick. Harry Davis restarts play with the free kick, Centre by Callum Kennedy. Matt Tootle has a shot on goal from outside the box which misses right. Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Danny Shelley, clearance by Callum Kennedy.
- 3mins
Outswinging corner taken by Danny Shelley, clearance by Joe Devera.
- 2mins
The ball is crossed by Lee Bell, clearance made by Aden Flint.
Match Preview
Paolo begins Robins reign Swindon boss Paolo Di Canio will be without five of his summer signings as he prepares to make his eagerly-anticipated managerial debut at home to Crewe. First-choice goalkeeper Mattia Lanzano (side), defender Alessandro Cibocchi (ankle), winger Etienne Esajas (shoulder) and striker Mehdi Kerrouche (knee) are injured for the County Ground clash. Defender Alberto Comazzi will also miss out due to a one-match suspension carried over from a game played in Italy. As well as the quintet, reserve stopper Mark Scott (ankle) and young midfielder Abdul Said (knee) are sidelined. Raffa De Vita and Alan Connell are Di Canio`s only fit strikers for the encounter, with Uruguayan forward Nicolas Raimondi unavailable as he is only on trial. Namibia international midfielder Oliver Risser will captain the club over the forthcoming campaign. Crewe boss Dario Gradi has a full-strength squad at his disposal. The veteran manager will have all options available to him after Carl Martin, AJ Leitch-Smith and Luke Murphy shook off minor knocks and illnesses. Calvin Zola, Patrick Ada, Mat Mitchel-King, Danny Blanchett, Lewis Short, Ashley Westwood, Bartek Fogler, Joel Grant and Clayton Donaldson all left the club during the summer. The only new face to arrive at Gresty Road was rookie goalkeeper Alan Martin, who initially joined the Alex for a two-week trial after being released by Leeds. Martin is set for a place on the bench as the Railwaymen bid to ensure a losing start to Di Canio's tenure as Swindon boss.
Swindon
Crewe
- Phil Smith
- Paul Caddis
- Aden Flint
- Joe Devera
- Callum Kennedy
- Matt Ritchie
- Oliver Risser
- Jonathan Smith
- Michael Timlin
- Raffaele De Vita
- Billy Bodin
- SUBS
- Leigh Bedwell
- Simon Ferry
- Alan McCormack
- Nathan Thompson
- Alan Connell
Home
Away
- Steve Phillips
- Harry Davis
- David Artell
- Adam Dugdale
- Lee Bell
- Matt Tootle
- Byron Moore
- Ashley Westwood
- Nick Powell
- Danny Shelley
- Shaun Miller
- SUBS
- Alan Martin
- Luke Murphy
- Ajay Leitch-Smith
- Max Clayton
- George Ray
Match Report
Dream start for Paolo Paolo Di Canio`s eagerly-anticipated start to management opened with a convincing 3-0 for Swindon over Crewe. The flamboyant Italian, who attracted many headlines during his playing days in England, is charged with the task of guiding Swindon to immediate promotion from League Two following May`s relegation. And he got his tenure off to the perfect start in front of 8,248 fans at the County Ground. Youngster Billy Bodin hit a post early on and the Wales Under-21s international was involved in the opener, which came on the stroke of half-time, having been brought down by Adam Dugdale in the penalty area. Callum Kennedy striking home the resulting spot-kick. Town skipper and Namibia international midfielder Oliver Risser doubled their advantage shortly after the hour mark with a sweet drive from 30 yards. It was left for defender Aden Flint to round off a successful afternoon for the home side when he connected with Raffa De Vita`s left-wing cross to add a third from close range.
Form Guide
- Swindon
- VS
- Crewe
Last Meetings
- Swindon
- 1 - 0
- Crewe
- 05/05/1986
- Crewe
- 2 - 0
- Swindon
- 17/09/1985
- Swindon
- 1 - 1
- Crewe
- 16/03/1985
- Crewe
- 3 - 2
- Swindon
- 13/10/1984
- Swindon
- 1 - 0
- Crewe
- 18/03/1984
- Crewe
- 2 - 0
- Swindon
- 08/10/1983
Top Scorers
Swindon
Crewe
Goals
Swindon
- Total goals NaN
- Goals per game
Crewe
- Total goals NaN
- Goals per game
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