How the U23s performed v Swindon -man by man

Nathan Holland – great vision and defence splitting runs

Trott – Not called upon for anything spectacular but solid when needed to be and great save at end to keep 3-2. 8

Pike – Fairly solid throughout, probably our best defender of the four. 6

Akinola – Couldn’t defend crosses, specially aerially but good playing the ball out from the back. 5

Pask – Sometimes spent a bit too long on the ball and riskily drifted forwards. Did his job but could defend crosses a bit better.5

Neufville – Handled their right-winger well all game but could have litting runs cost us at the end when gave away free kick in a dangerous area  got himself sent off. 6

Makasi – One of the best players on the pitch, controlled the midfield, great goal. Played very similar to Obiang. Good captain. 8

Quina – Probably the worst player on the pitch as did lose the ball very often. Out of character though & probably lacking match fitness. 4

Samuelsen – Man of the Match. Created endless chances but sometimes too greedy, a threat going forward and  great goal. 9

Holland – Another very noteworthy performance, some brilliant defence-splitting runs and great vision to spot a pass.8

Haksabanovic – Very impressive debut especially in the first-half but fell away a bit second half. Takes a brilliant corner, quick and made some amazing runs off the ball. 8

Martinez – Nightmare for defenders. Unlucky not to score once or twice 7