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Salford City Edges Out Swindon Town in Thrilling Encounter
Swindon, England – In a hard-fought match at the County Ground, Salford City emerged victorious against Swindon Town in a vibrant game that ended with a score of 3 to 2. Despite Swindon Town’s dominance in possession, with 59% compared to Salford City’s 41%, it was the away team that demonstrated greater effectiveness in front of goal.
Salford City took the lead in the 24th minute with a goal by O. Turton, assisted by L. Garbutt. Shortly after, in the 31st minute, K. N’Mai increased the lead with a goal assisted by R. Graydon. However, Swindon Town reacted and J. McGregor reduced the deficit in the 35th minute, assisted by W. Wright. The first half also saw the first caution of the match to J. Austerfield of Salford City.
In the second half, the match maintained its intensity. J. Snowdon of Swindon Town received a yellow card in the 56th minute. Salford City extended their lead in the 72nd minute with a goal by K. Cesay, assisted by D. Udoh, making the score 3 to 1. Despite this, Swindon Town did not give up and A. Drinan scored in the 77th minute, assisted by F. Holman, narrowing the difference to a single goal. The game continued with several yellow cards, showing the intensity of the match. Ultimately, the score remained unchanged and Salford City secured the victory.
Although Swindon Town dominated in possession and had more shots on target (5) compared to Salford City (4), the effectiveness of the visitors was key to securing the three points. The match was also marked by a total of six yellow cards, four for Salford City and two for Swindon Town, reflecting the intensity of the clash.
Substitutions swindon town: at minute 59 J. Snowdon came in and M. Olakigbe went out., at minute 64 O. Palmer came in and F. Holman went out., at minute 64 T. Nichols came in and A. Borland went out., at minute 74 T. Wilson-Brown came in and B. Kirkman went out., at minute 74 R. Tafazolli came in and F. Mabete went out.
Substitutions salford city: at minute 66 J. Austerfield came in and B. Woodburn went out., at minute 83 J. Grant came in and M. Butcher went out., at minute 83 O. Turton came in and Z. Awe went out., at minute 90 K. N’Mai came in and R. Longelo-Mbule went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Swindon Town
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