Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 20,600 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kees Van Gessel.
The pitch is in great condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kees Van Gessel.
0.00
0-0Swansea City start the match!
6.36
0-0Marco Laurent kicks a strong pass forward to Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Power collects the pass. Niccolo Power controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.11
0-0Muzzy Bulent makes a probing pass to Ian Weir. Ian Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni flicks the ball with his head. Stephane Scifo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.25
Harry Robson threads a neat ball through to Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham sees a break and surges forward. Harry Higginbotham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.37
0-0Harry Higginbotham barges into Kubilay Sükür. Harry Higginbotham is given a warning by the referee! Kubilay Sükür hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.11
Mark Schwarzer flicks a high pass forward to Niccolo Power who brings the ball under control. Niccolo Power sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.31
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.27
0-0Rafael Lima hacks Romarin Job from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romarin Job runs off the knock.
36.22
0-0Mark Schwarzer sees Shaun Westwood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shaun Westwood knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ross Wright.
45.00
Stockport County are dictating the run of play here today.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stockport County players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Stockport County kick off and get the second half underway!
51.17
0-0Harry Robson darts forward. Harry Robson flicks a high pass forward to Niccolo Power who brings the ball under control. Niccolo Power passes the ball forward but Shaun Westwood is offside!
53.10
Without breaking stride, Marco Laurent plays the ball forward to Torsten Haller. Torsten Haller sees space and advances. Torsten Haller knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Power but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
54.32
Gavin Barmby threads a neat ball through to Ian Weir. Ian Weir shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
55.36
0-0Harry Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Westwood. Shaun Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Romarin Job hacks Niccolo Power from behind! Niccolo Power appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
57.45
Marco Laurent chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power knocks the ball forward, putting Rafael Lima through on goal. Rafael Lima side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Illya Peklushenko.
58.36
0-0Mark Schwarzer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Kubilay Sükür reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.33
0-0Stockport County have made a substitution with Nigel Powell replacing Shaun Westwood .
61.34
Gavin Barmby sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Barmby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
63.56
Stockport County are dictating the run of play here today.
65.45
1-0Muzzy Bulent makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni whips in a cross ball towards Chance Carter. Chance Carter makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chance Carter!
69.42
Romarin Job threads a neat ball through to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent darts forward. Muzzy Bulent knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Scifo who gathers it comfortably.
72.19
Harry Robson catches Ian Weir on the ankles. Harry Robson is shown the yellow card! Ian Weir runs off the knock.
81.42
Gavin Barmby takes the throw-in. Muzzy Bulent threads a neat ball through to Ian Weir. Ian Weir knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Harry Higginbotham threads the ball through to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell beats his man to it with a header but somehow Illya Peklushenko manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
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)
7
2. Ross Wright (DEF)
6
3. Sebastiano Ferrante (DEF)
6
4. Romarin Job (DEF)
6
5. Kubilay Sükür (MID)
6
6. Rigobert Njanka (MID)
6
7. Gavin Barmby (MID)
7
8. Muzzy Bulent (MID)
7
9. Giuseppe Centurioni (ATT)
9
10. Ian Weir (ATT)
7
11. Chance Carter (ATT)
9
12. Kanga Olivier Sié (ATT)
0
13. John Potts (MID)
0
14. Anthony Adams (ATT)
0
1. Stephane Scifo (GK)
7
2. Celestine Kanu (DEF)
6
3. Marco Laurent (DEF)
6
4. Harry Robson (DEF)
6
5. Mourad Belhamel (DEF)
6
6. Torsten Haller (MID)
6
7. Mark Schwarzer (MID)
6
8. Harry Higginbotham (MID)
7
9. Rafael Lima (ATT)
5
10. Niccolo Power (ATT)
6
11. Shaun Westwood (ATT)
6
12. Tomás Sandoval (DEF)
0
13. Warren Ljungberg (MID)
0
14. Nigel Powell (ATT)
6