Stevenage 1-1 Swindon Town: PLAYER RATINGS after late drama at the Lamex
By Layth Yousif
4th Sep 2021 | Football
Stevenage drew 1-1 with Swindon at the Lamex on Saturday,writes Owen Rodbard.
A positive Stevenage performance was marred by disturbances in the away end between a section of Robins fans and stewards amid late refereeing drama.
A Ben Coker goal on the 54th minute was cancelled out by a controversial Jack Payne 95th minute controversially penalty.
Boro fans will feel hard done by, especially as one minute later they had a strong shout for a penalty up the other end.
This result leaves Stevenage in 12th place but winless in four league games.
Stevenage:
Joseph Anang: 6.5- A brilliant fingertip save just before half time paired with some confident
Luther Wildin: 6- Direct, good balls into the channels, didn't have much chance to get forward but put his limited chances to good use
Terrence Vancooten: 7- Competent defending, good on the ball and fantastic defending at times
Scott Cuthbert: 6.5- Led his line well, very unlucky for the penalty decision in the dying embers
Ben Coker: 6.5- Brilliant composure for the goal, unlucky with some brilliant set pieces and balls into the box
Jake Taylor: 6.5- As brilliant as ever, composed, tenacious
Chris Lines: 6- Controlled the midfield, classy but made it rough when it needed to be
Elliot Osborne: 6- Ran the line well, outmuscled at times but had intent to get the ball up the pitch
Elliot List: 6.5- Direct, powerful, had his chances but failed to convert the goal which would've put the game to bed
James Daly: 7.5- Tireless, constant menace, positive in possession and some important interventions in the defensive third. MOTM
Luke Norris: 6.5- Strong on the ball, looking to drive forward at every opportunity
Substitutions:
Andrade: 5.5
Barry: 5
Swindon:
Wollacott: 6- Good kicking, made some important saves
Odimayo: 5.5- Struggled against Daly, evasive action needed at times
Conroy: 5.5- Looked off the pace at times
Crichlow: 6- A mixture of assured and nervy moments
Hunt: 5.5- Strong in the challenge, some bright moments
Gladwin: 6- Good clearance off the line to deny Vancooten,
Reed: 5.5- Tried to make chances and create for his team albeit no reward
Iandolo: 6.5- Some good balls out wide, controlled the tempo
Payne: 6- Kept his cool for the all-important penalty
McKirdy: 5- Direct, energetic, looked to create, however terrible attitude Simpson: 5.5- Looked isolated but some positive hold up play Substitutions: Mitchell-Lawson: 6 Gilbert: 5.5Share: