Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Newcastle United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Boertien.
The pitch is in great condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Boertien.
0.00
0-0Swansea City get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Jan Nygaard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Tudor. Ivan Tudor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.38
0-0Alberto Andres makes a simple pass to Karim Talan. Karim Talan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.22
Alberto Andres makes a probing pass to Kanga Olivier Sié. Kanga Olivier Sié shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
24.40
0-0Diogo Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Barmby who brings the ball under control. Gavin Barmby threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Karim Talan is offside!
26.40
0-0Alberto Andres darts forward. Alberto Andres plays a scrappy one-two with Karim Talan and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Alberto Andres provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Jari Martinpoika reads it well. Fabulous save!
28.06
0-0Kevin Platt catches Alberto Andres on the ankles. Kevin Platt is warned by the referee! Alberto Andres stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.59
Saliou Gnanhouan kicks a strong pass forward to Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Schulze.
39.07
Gavin Barmby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Karim Talan. Karim Talan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.13
Gavin Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Giuseppe Centurioni controls it well on his chest. Giuseppe Centurioni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Aguilar.
42.04
Gavin Barmby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Schulze.
44.41
1-0Simion Stinga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Barmby. Gavin Barmby makes a probing pass to Kanga Olivier Sié. Kanga Olivier Sié whips in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Jari Martinpoika had no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Newcastle United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Newcastle United kicking off!
48.01
Simion Stinga plays the ball forward to Alberto Andres. Alberto Andres flicks a high pass forward. Kanga Olivier Sié controls it well on his chest. Kanga Olivier Sié knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.55
Simion Stinga hacks Ivan Tudor from behind! The referee warns Simion Stinga to calm down! Ivan Tudor runs off the knock.
55.31
Simion Stinga flicks the ball to his team mate, Saliou Gnanhouan. Saliou Gnanhouan makes a simple pass to Karim Talan. Karim Talan knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Jari Martinpoika.
60.01
Gavin Barmby flicks the ball to his team mate, Karim Talan. Karim Talan shoots from 25 yards but Jari Martinpoika is on top of it.
66.31
Kevin Platt laces a weighted ball forward to Runar Kvarme. Runar Kvarme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.05
Franck Zanotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Runar Kvarme. Runar Kvarme sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
75.17
Mitchel Broers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franck Zanotti. Franck Zanotti kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Tudor. Ivan Tudor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Illya Peklushenko who gathers it comfortably.
79.14
Saliou Gnanhouan flicks a high ball forward to Kanga Olivier Sié who takes it down. Kanga Olivier Sié lofts in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jari Martinpoika with no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
83.38
Saliou Gnanhouan advances with the ball. Saliou Gnanhouan knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Jari Martinpoika reads it well. Quality keeping!
87.14
Jan Nygaard flicks a high pass forward. Franck Zanotti collects the pass. Franck Zanotti plays the ball forward to Ivan Tudor. Ivan Tudor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albrecht Wilke.
89.04
Kevin Platt sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Albrecht Wilke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Andres. Alberto Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Karim Talan. Karim Talan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Aguilar.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Giuseppe Centurioni 44, 79 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giuseppe Centurioni of Swansea City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Illya Peklushenko (GK)
6
2. Diogo Nunes (DEF)
6
3. Simion Stinga (DEF)
6
4. Albrecht Wilke (DEF)
6
5. Romarin Job (DEF)
6
6. Saliou Gnanhouan (MID)
7
7. Alberto Andres (MID)
8
8. Gavin Barmby (MID)
7
9. Giuseppe Centurioni (ATT)
9
10. Kanga Olivier Sié (ATT)
7
11. Karim Talan (ATT)
6
12. Jean-Sebastien Ferhaoui (MID)
0
13. Gunnar Halle (MID)
0
14. Anthony Adams (ATT)
0
1. Jari Martinpoika (GK)
7
2. Linus Schulze (DEF)
6
3. Mitchel Broers (DEF)
6
4. Marcio Pele (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Aguilar (DEF)
6
6. Jan Nygaard (DEF)
6
7. Paulo Oliveira (MID)
6
8. Kevin Platt (MID)
6
9. Franck Zanotti (MID)
7
10. Runar Kvarme (ATT)
6
11. Ivan Tudor (ATT)
6
12. Eoin Thomson (DEF)
0
13. Morten Sørensen (MID)
0
14. Dennis Bishop (DEF)
0