SUPER MARINE HIT FIVE

Rugby Town suffered a heavy opening day defeat to Swindon Supermarine at Hunts Copse.

By RUGBYTOWNFC.COM.

Photo: Martin Pulley

Striker David Kolodynski is foiled in front of goal early on in the first half as Rugby made a bright start to the game

The damage was done in a thirteen minute period either side of the break as Swindon netted four times to effectively win the game.

The scoreline was harsh on Valley who made a very bright start in the first 30 minutes but ultimately succumbed once they fell behind eight minutes before half time.

The second half was somewhat of a procession with the result all but decided although there was opportunity for both sides to score late goals with David Kolodynski netting from the spot.

Rugby manager Tony Dobson named four debutants with left back Harry Donaghey, winger Allando Davis, midfielder Ben Twigger and striker Jason Ramsay playing their first game for the club.

In opening day customary warm conditions Valley started well and found space in behind the hosts' defence although Kolodynski could not take full advantage when he stole a march.

Steve Purton came closest early on with two efforts which both narrowly missed the target.

Swindon slowly got themselves into the game and took full advantage when they found space down the Rugby left with Justyn McKay finishing excellently first time from 18 yards.

The home side got a crucial second goal on the stroke of half time as Rugby failed to deal with a corner and the impressive Mark Barnes has plenty of time to stroke home from close range.

Things got a lot worse just after half time when Donaghey was caught out with some hesistant defending and his foul in the area led to Joe Harris firing home from the penalty spot.

Minutes later and the game was wrapped up as Alan Griffin scored into an empty net after Andy Stevens had kept an effort from Barnes out.

Delory Gordon hit the post with a header as Rugby continued to plug away during the second half but it was Swindon who controlled affairs.

Kolodynski converted easily from the spot after he was brought down in the area before Chris Taylor wrapped up the scoring beating Stevens one-on-one in stoppage time.

Valley Line-up: Stevens; Nicell, Donaghey, Herbert, Gordon; Davis (Gearing), Purton (Melvin), Twigger (Thompson), Staff; Kolodynski, Ramsay. Subs not used: Wells, Castleton. Booked: Gordon. Sent off: None.