Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 19,663 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Walsh.
The pitch is in great condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Walsh.
0.00
0-0Arsenal start the match!
4.04
0-0Dominic Dalglish darts forward. Dominic Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Centurioni. With a superhuman jump, Giuseppe Centurioni connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Isaiah Rodgers!
6.20
0-0Steven Lloyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
10.33
0-0Mohammed Amoah threads a neat ball through to Rigobert Njanka. Rigobert Njanka hits a low pass to Ian Weir. Ian Weir whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Adams. Anthony Adams powers a header at goal. Adolfo Delgado steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
12.10
1-0Ihor Oliynyk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Dalglish. Dominic Dalglish advances with the ball. Dominic Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Adams. Anthony Adams makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.50
Marin Stoichita flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Illya Peklushenko.
16.26
Adolfo Delgado laces a through ball forward to Bill Burgess. Bill Burgess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo knocks the ball forward, putting Danny Butt through on goal. Danny Butt comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
18.58
Ihor Oliynyk hits a low pass to Rigobert Njanka. Rigobert Njanka decides to run forward with the ball. Rigobert Njanka advances inside the box! Rigobert Njanka takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.14
2-0Stephan Nyarko sees space and advances. Stephan Nyarko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Weir. Ian Weir knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.34
Ihor Oliynyk kicks a strong pass forward to Rigobert Njanka. Rigobert Njanka brings the ball forward. Rigobert Njanka knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.39
Ihor Oliynyk flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Andres who takes it down. Alberto Andres hits a low pass to Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.35
2-0Darren Le Tissier comes in with a late challenge on Ihor Oliynyk. The referee calls over Darren Le Tissier and warns him to calm down! Ihor Oliynyk grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.57
Steven Lloyd threads a neat ball through to Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo shoots from 25 yards but Illya Peklushenko reads it well. Quality keeping!
39.05
Jose Javier Martinez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Illya Peklushenko!
45.00
Marin Stoichita flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arsenal players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Swansea City kick off the second half!
51.19
Mohammed Amoah flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Dalglish. Dominic Dalglish sees Ian Weir in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Weir knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Rodgers who gathers it comfortably.
53.57
Adolfo Delgado threads a neat ball through to Steven Lloyd. Steven Lloyd chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Marrocolo. Manuele Marrocolo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
55.16
Simion Stinga hacks Darren Le Tissier from behind! The referee warns Simion Stinga to calm down! Darren Le Tissier grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.23
Ihor Oliynyk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rigobert Njanka. Rigobert Njanka hits a low pass to Ian Weir. Ian Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.39
3-0Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Adam Mercer replacing Marin Stoichita, Leon Harley replacing Adolfo Delgado and Luciano Zanchetta replacing Manuele Marrocolo .
61.44
Ian Yáñez flicks a high pass forward to Steven Lloyd who brings the ball under control. Steven Lloyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.15
Ihor Oliynyk flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Andres who brings the ball under control. Alberto Andres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Adams. Anthony Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Rodgers who gathers it comfortably.
65.14
Rigobert Njanka makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Weir. Ian Weir finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.19
Stephan Nyarko threads the ball through to Alberto Andres. Alberto Andres flicks a high pass forward. Ian Weir holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Weir knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Isaiah Rodgers didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
67.31
Dominic Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Adams. Anthony Adams outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Ian Yáñez. Excellent block.
72.54
Ian Yáñez knocks the ball forward to Bill Burgess. Bill Burgess flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Le Tissier. Darren Le Tissier shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
84.50
Simion Stinga passes the ball forward to Rigobert Njanka. Rigobert Njanka flicks the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
89.48
3-0Simion Stinga clumsily knocks into Danny Butt. The referee warns Simion Stinga again to calm down! Danny Butt stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rigobert Njanka of Swansea City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Illya Peklushenko (GK)
7
2. Stephan Nyarko (DEF)
6
3. Simion Stinga (DEF)
6
4. Ihor Oliynyk (DEF)
8
5. Mohammed Amoah (DEF)
6
6. Dominic Dalglish (MID)
8
7. Alberto Andres (MID)
6
8. Rigobert Njanka (MID)
9
9. Giuseppe Centurioni (ATT)
8
10. Ian Weir (ATT)
7
11. Anthony Adams (ATT)
7
12. Jean-Sebastien Ferhaoui (MID)
0
13. Gunnar Halle (MID)
0
14. Karim Talan (ATT)
0
1. Isaiah Rodgers (GK)
6
2. Ian Yáñez (DEF)
6
3. Adolfo Delgado (DEF)
6
4. Francois Maqua (DEF)
6
5. Bill Burgess (MID)
6
6. Marin Stoichita (MID)
6
7. Jose Javier Martinez (MID)
6
8. Steven Lloyd (MID)
6
9. Darren Le Tissier (ATT)
6
10. Manuele Marrocolo (ATT)
6
11. Danny Butt (ATT)
6
12. Adam Mercer (DEF)
6
13. Leon Harley (MID)
6
14. Luciano Zanchetta (ATT)
6