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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Crystal Palace. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Standing.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Standing.
0.00
0-0Swansea City start the match!
2.53
0-0Hassan Leonhardsen sees Ighli Graffiedi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ighli Graffiedi threads a neat ball through to Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mike Gronkjaer.
6.38
0-0Marcel Hersi plays the ball forward to Jos Van Der Doelen. Jos Van Der Doelen hits a low pass to Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
15.44
0-0Jos Van Der Doelen threads a neat ball through to Roberto Splinter. Roberto Splinter kicks a strong pass forward to Don Gallacher but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.18
0-0Simon Rodgers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Carl Stone.
22.19
0-0Jan Ziegenhagen passes the ball forward to Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Lange. Nils Lange finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Mike Gronkjaer happens to be in the right place to block it.
24.03
0-0Jan Ziegenhagen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth chips the ball to his team mate, Esteban Arellano. Marcel Hersi barges into Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
36.02
Ighli Graffiedi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Carl Stone. Excellent save.
42.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Jan Ziegenhagen plays the ball forward to Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Lange. Marcel Hersi clumsily knocks into Nils Lange. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
44.15
Martim Williams plays the ball forward to Nils Lange. Nils Lange flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
0-1Ighli Graffiedi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth plays a one-two with Nils Lange and rushes in on goal... Alexander Kurth tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off the second half!
48.32
Simon Rodgers runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simon Rodgers edges inside the box! Simon Rodgers strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Carl Stone.
49.28
0-1Corner kick to Crystal Palace. Ighli Graffiedi chips it out wide. Hassan Leonhardsen comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
59.35
Jos Van Der Doelen advances with the ball. Jos Van Der Doelen cuts inside the box! Jos Van Der Doelen tries a spectacular strike but Mika Brander is on top of it.
61.13
Jos Van Der Doelen brings the ball forward. Jos Van Der Doelen shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.36
Ighli Graffiedi flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Kurth collects the pass. Alexander Kurth shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
71.14
Luke Bowyer sees a break and surges forward. Luke Bowyer shoots from 20 yards but Mika Brander is on top of it.
72.18
Jan Ziegenhagen sees Nils Lange in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nils Lange plays a one-two with Esteban Arellano and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Nils Lange provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but somehow Carl Stone manages to keep it out.
75.04
Hakan Kayis flicks a high pass forward. Martim Williams collects the pass. Martim Williams threads a neat ball through to Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Arellano. With a superhuman jump, Esteban Arellano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Carl Stone effortlessly picks it out of the air!
78.55
Simon Rodgers flicks a high ball forward to Esteban Arellano who takes it down. Esteban Arellano plays a one-two with Alexander Kurth and advances towards the goal... Esteban Arellano shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.03
Simon Rodgers flicks the ball to his team mate, Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano puts a great ball through. Nils Lange runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
83.09
Simon Rodgers hits a low pass to Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Carl Stone.
84.15
Martim Williams takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Hassan Leonhardsen. Hassan Leonhardsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Mike Gronkjaer.
85.50
Marcel Hersi takes it forward alone. Marcel Hersi chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Splinter. Roberto Splinter shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
87.42
Morten Tomasson threads a neat ball through to Simon Rodgers. Simon Rodgers runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Rodgers tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Erwin Evers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Veloso. Quim Veloso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows 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 Alexander Kurth of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Stone (GK)
8
2. Brian Cope (DEF)
6
3. Mike Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
4. Marcel Hersi (DEF)
6
5. Ugo Fletcher (DEF)
6
6. Jos Van Der Doelen (MID)
7
7. Luke Bowyer (MID)
6
8. Erwin Evers (MID)
6
9. Don Gallacher (ATT)
7
10. Quim Veloso (ATT)
7
11. Roberto Splinter (ATT)
6
12. Ramiro Rico (DEF)
0
13. Graeme Konchesky (DEF)
0
14. Sol Batty (MID)
0
1. Mika Brander (GK)
6
2. Hassan Leonhardsen (DEF)
6
3. Hakan Kayis (DEF)
6
4. Morten Tomasson (DEF)
6
5. Martim Williams (MID)
6
6. Simon Rodgers (MID)
8
7. Jan Ziegenhagen (MID)
6
8. Ighli Graffiedi (MID)
6
9. Nils Lange (ATT)
7
10. Alexander Kurth (ATT)
9
11. Esteban Arellano (ATT)
8
12. Walid Bendjedid (DEF)
0
13. Vincenzo Sterjovski (MID)
0
14. Tomasz Rott (ATT)
0