Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 9,894 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.
0.00
0-0Swansea City start the match!
2.24
0-0Jason Priestley makes a probing pass to Richard Power. Richard Power knocks the ball to his team mate, John Chadwick. John Chadwick puts a great ball through. Trevor Terry runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
6.15
0-0Jason Priestley comes in with a late challenge on Dale Edworthy. The referee brings Jason Priestley to one side and gives him a warning! Dale Edworthy grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.18
0-0Michael Naylor makes an attacking run forward. Michael Naylor plays a one-two with John Gemmill and advances towards the goal... Michael Naylor tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.51
0-0Richard Power barges into Michael Naylor. Richard Power is shown the yellow card! Michael Naylor stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.46
0-0Jason Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Oliver. Julian Oliver makes a simple pass to Graeme Owen. Graeme Owen plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Oliver and stumbles forward towards the goal... Graeme Owen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Aladino Maiuri gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
20.25
1-0Jason Priestley knocks the ball forward to Richard Power. With imagination, Richard Power plays the ball forward to Julian Oliver. Julian Oliver plays a one-two with Dennis Blake and advances towards the goal... Julian Oliver looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Oliver!
24.25
1-0Neil Gough hits a low pass to Dale Edworthy. Dale Edworthy knocks the ball to his team mate, Sean De Icco. Sean De Icco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mervin Sharpe who gathers it comfortably.
27.19
Les Wright advances with the ball. Les Wright knocks in a cross ball towards John Chadwick. John Chadwick rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Aladino Maiuri manages to gather it effortlessly.
28.46
Jason Priestley makes a simple pass to Julian Oliver. Julian Oliver hits a low pass to Trevor Terry. Trevor Terry edges inside the box! Trevor Terry comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.15
2-0Graeme Owen makes an attacking run forward. Graeme Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Dale Edworthy. That should have been a goal!
34.17
Neil Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Gemmill. John Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Mervin Sharpe.
36.41
Richard Power flicks a high pass forward. Julian Oliver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Oliver plays a scrappy one-two with Trevor Terry and advances towards the goal... Julian Oliver makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Aladino Maiuri gets down and covers it.
45.00
Neil Gough barges into John Chadwick. Neil Gough is shown the yellow card! John Chadwick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Swansea City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Bristol City kick off!
51.12
2-0Swansea City are in full control of this game.
60.51
2-0Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Marco Bertotto replacing Sean De Icco, Marcus Sharpe replacing Michael Naylor and Dominic Law replacing Neil Gough .
61.58
Jason Priestley knocks the ball forward to Graeme Owen. Graeme Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Power. Richard Power advances inside the box! Richard Power shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.51
Richard Power passes the ball forward to John Chadwick. John Chadwick shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Aladino Maiuri.
67.14
Dominic Law chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Prior. Jon Prior chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Bertotto. Marco Bertotto shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.57
David Ferguson makes a strong solo run forward. David Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Terry who takes it down. Trevor Terry rushes past Thierry Granville! Some awkward footwork from Trevor Terry provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
73.09
Dennis Blake makes a probing pass to Julian Oliver. Julian Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards John Chadwick. John Chadwick makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
79.25
David Ferguson threads the ball through to Graeme Owen. Graeme Owen plays a one-two with Trevor Terry and rushes in on goal... Graeme Owen comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
83.51
Graeme Owen comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Law. Graeme Owen is shown the yellow card! Dominic Law grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.54
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.58
Graeme Owen flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Blake controls it well on his chest. Dennis Blake controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Trevor Terry through on goal. Trevor Terry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mervin Sharpe (GK)
6
2. Les Wright (DEF)
7
3. David Ferguson (DEF)
6
4. Jason Priestley (DEF)
6
5. Robbie Hackworth (DEF)
6
6. Graeme Owen (MID)
7
7. Richard Power (MID)
8
8. Julian Oliver (MID)
9
9. Dennis Blake (ATT)
6
10. Trevor Terry (ATT)
8
11. John Chadwick (ATT)
7
12. Alan Goldberg (DEF)
0
13. Brendan Philips (DEF)
0
14. Thierry Fowler (MID)
0
1. Aladino Maiuri (GK)
7
2. Thierry Granville (DEF)
6
3. Clive Blake (DEF)
6
4. Neil Gough (DEF)
5
5. Dennis Potts (MID)
6
6. Dale Edworthy (MID)
6
7. Michael Naylor (MID)
6
8. Jon Prior (MID)
6
9. Ludovic Diawara (ATT)
6
10. Sean De Icco (ATT)
6
11. John Gemmill (ATT)
6
12. Marco Bertotto (ATT)
6
13. Marcus Sharpe (MID)
6
14. Dominic Law (DEF)
6