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 Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 8,047 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
0.00
0-0Sheffield Wednesday kick off and get the match underway!
3.02
0-0David Hitchcock sees Gianluca Ferazzoli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianluca Ferazzoli makes a simple pass, allowing Greg Clarke to run into the box. Mehdi Djaout clumsily knocks into Greg Clarke. Greg Clarke appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
4.15
0-0Omer Weaver clumsily knocks into Nelson Van Der Schaaf. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nelson Van Der Schaaf stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.22
0-0Juan Lozano makes a simple pass to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.09
0-0Frederico Barbosa pushes mid-way up the pitch. Frederico Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.58
Norman Gower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Lozano. Juan Lozano makes a simple pass to Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf flicks the ball to his team mate, Henning Johnsen. Victor Guerrero Lopez catches Henning Johnsen on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
15.15
Norman Gower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noel Clemence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.12
Brian Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf flicks a high pass forward. Henning Johnsen collects the pass. Henning Johnsen knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.20
0-1Juan Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick lofts in a cross ball towards Mehdi Djaout. Mehdi Djaout outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mehdi Djaout!
24.04
Showing composure, Kevin Mcinnes laces a weighted ball forward to Mehdi Djaout. Mehdi Djaout hits a low pass to Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.55
0-1Henning Johnsen flicks a high pass forward to Noel Clemence who brings the ball neatly under control. Noel Clemence shoots from 25 yards. Ronnie Barry gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
30.22
0-1Victor Guerrero Lopez comes in with a late challenge on Jon Chadwick. The referee warns Victor Guerrero Lopez to calm down! Jon Chadwick stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.56
0-1Omer Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Ferazzoli collects the pass. Gianluca Ferazzoli kicks a strong pass forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Clarke but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Frederico Barbosa hits a low pass to Victor Guerrero Lopez. Victor Guerrero Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, David Hitchcock. David Hitchcock makes a simple pass, allowing Greg Clarke to run into the box. Greg Clarke tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Swansea City kicking off!
49.57
0-1Glynn Hurst clumsily knocks into Jon Chadwick. Glynn Hurst is shown the yellow card! Jon Chadwick grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.58
David Hitchcock comes in with a late challenge on Jon Chadwick. David Hitchcock is shown the yellow card! Jon Chadwick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.54
Don Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Hurst who brings the ball under control. Glynn Hurst knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Greg Clarke is offside!
55.17
David Hitchcock hacks Steve Impey from behind! The referee brings David Hitchcock to one side and gives him a warning! Steve Impey runs off the knock.
60.11
0-1Swansea City have made a substitution with James Tiler replacing Victor Guerrero Lopez .
63.28
Norman Gower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Van Der Schaaf who brings the ball under control. Nelson Van Der Schaaf shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
66.06
Jon Chadwick makes a beautiful solo run. Jon Chadwick surges forward with the ball. Jon Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Noel Clemence. With a superhuman jump, Noel Clemence connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
67.34
Gianluca Ferazzoli comes in with a late challenge on Mehdi Djaout. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mehdi Djaout runs off the knock.
71.55
Jon Chadwick flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Van Der Schaaf who brings the ball under control. Nelson Van Der Schaaf shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.53
Gavin Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluca Ferazzoli. Gianluca Ferazzoli knocks the ball forward to Greg Clarke. Greg Clarke rushes past Kevin Mcinnes! Greg Clarke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.01
Swansea City have made 2 substitutions with Simon Goodwin replacing Gavin Hansen and Ugo Christie replacing Glynn Hurst .
78.04
Greg Clarke hits a low pass to Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.33
Juan Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
89.12
Henning Johnsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Clemence. Noel Clemence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Kevin Mcinnes pushes mid-way up the pitch. Kevin Mcinnes surges forward with the ball. Kevin Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mehdi Djaout 20 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mehdi Djaout of Sheffield Wednesday |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ronnie Barry (GK)
6
2. Gavin Hansen (DEF)
6
3. Frederico Barbosa (DEF)
6
4. Omer Weaver (DEF)
5
5. Wayne Powell (DEF)
6
6. Gianluca Ferazzoli (MID)
6
7. Victor Guerrero Lopez (MID)
6
8. David Hitchcock (MID)
5
9. Don Naysmith (ATT)
6
10. Greg Clarke (ATT)
6
11. Glynn Hurst (ATT)
5
12. Simon Goodwin (MID)
6
13. James Tiler (MID)
6
14. Ugo Christie (GK)
6
1. Daniel Faria (GK)
6
2. Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)
8
3. Norman Gower (DEF)
7
4. Brian Shearer (DEF)
6
5. Steve Impey (MID)
6
6. Jon Chadwick (MID)
8
7. Juan Lozano (MID)
7
8. Mehdi Djaout (MID)
9
9. Nelson Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
6
10. Henning Johnsen (ATT)
6
11. Noel Clemence (ATT)
7
12. Eddie Lampard (ATT)
0
13. Malcolm Neville (ATT)
0
14. Ross Maddison (ATT)
0