Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by FMAdvertiser |
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 20,395 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Summerbee.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Summerbee.
0.00
0-0Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
3.53
0-0Nunzio Scarpa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marek Bak. Marek Bak makes a probing pass to Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
4.06
0-0Brian Cope flicks a high pass forward. Erwin Evers collects the pass. Erwin Evers flicks a high pass forward. Quim Veloso controls it well on his chest. Quim Veloso shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Ricardo Colon. What a great pair of hands!
6.19
Taras Kasyanov threads a neat ball through to Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke threads the ball through into the box. Jurgen Redeker looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Carl Stone effortlessly gets down and covers it.
12.23
0-0Malte Hanke barges into Graeme Konchesky. The referee calls over Malte Hanke and shows him a yellow card! Graeme Konchesky stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.18
0-0Without breaking stride, Erwin Evers plays the ball forward to Quim Veloso. Quim Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.14
Erwin Evers takes the throw-in. Jos Van Der Doelen makes a probing pass to Cliff Waterreus. Cliff Waterreus shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
26.24
Luke Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Quim Veloso. Quim Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Colon who gathers it comfortably.
33.14
Graeme Konchesky makes a simple pass to Luke Bowyer. Luke Bowyer hits a low pass to Cliff Waterreus. Cliff Waterreus plays a quick one-two with Don Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Cliff Waterreus shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.24
Brian Cope pushes mid-way up the pitch. Brian Cope flicks a high ball forward to Cliff Waterreus who takes it down. Cliff Waterreus lofts in a cross ball towards Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher makes a looping header on goal but Ricardo Colon is on top of it.
40.58
Taras Kasyanov knocks the ball forward to Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
44.35
0-0Swansea City are in full control of this game.
45.00
0-0Erwin Evers hacks Marek Bak from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marek Bak carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Swansea City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.22
0-1Taras Kasyanov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke makes a simple pass, allowing Jurgen Redeker to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Jurgen Redeker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.53
Marek Bak flicks a high pass forward to Malte Hanke who brings the ball under control. Malte Hanke lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra makes a looping header on goal. Carl Stone manages to gather it comfortably.
57.45
0-1George Van De Wey threads a neat ball through to Roberto Jesus. Roberto Jesus threads the ball through to Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra passes the ball forward but Jurgen Redeker is offside!
60.47
Erwin Evers flicks a high pass forward. Cliff Waterreus collects the pass. Cliff Waterreus runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Cliff Waterreus provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ricardo Colon with no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
67.19
Taras Kasyanov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.37
Luke Bowyer passes the ball forward to Quim Veloso. Quim Veloso shoots from outside the area but Ricardo Colon is on top of it.
73.05
Ramiro Rico deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwin Evers. With imagination, Erwin Evers picks a pass forward to Quim Veloso. Quim Veloso shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.56
Taras Kasyanov hits a low pass to Malte Hanke. Malte Hanke lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Ybarra. Lucas Ybarra connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
78.01
Taras Kasyanov knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Redeker. Jurgen Redeker deftly passes the ball to Lucas Ybarra, releasing him through on goal. Lucas Ybarra tries a spectacular strike. Carl Stone gets down and covers it.
79.55
Brian Cope chips the ball to his team mate, Jos Van Der Doelen. Jos Van Der Doelen flicks a high pass forward. Quim Veloso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Quim Veloso tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
81.22
2-1Luke Bowyer catches Julian Menendez on the ankles. The referee calls over Luke Bowyer and warns him to calm down! Julian Menendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Stone (GK)
8
2. Brian Cope (DEF)
7
3. Ramiro Rico (DEF)
6
4. Marcel Hersi (DEF)
7
5. Graeme Konchesky (DEF)
6
6. Luke Bowyer (MID)
6
7. Erwin Evers (MID)
8
8. Jos Van Der Doelen (MID)
6
9. Don Gallacher (ATT)
6
10. Quim Veloso (ATT)
9
11. Cliff Waterreus (ATT)
9
12. Mike Gronkjaer (DEF)
0
13. Mario van Dam (MID)
0
14. Sebastiano Maccarone (ATT)
0
1. Ricardo Colon (GK)
7
2. George Van De Wey (DEF)
6
3. Gregorio Prieto (DEF)
6
4. Nunzio Scarpa (DEF)
6
5. Roberto Jesus (MID)
6
6. Taras Kasyanov (MID)
7
7. Marek Bak (MID)
6
8. Julian Menendez (MID)
6
9. Malte Hanke (ATT)
7
10. Jurgen Redeker (ATT)
8
11. Lucas Ybarra (ATT)
6
12. Karim Wau (ATT)
0
13. Simon Jacobs (GK)
0
14. Romero P. Molina (DEF)
0