Match Report
| Swansea City | Swansea City |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Eddie Seaman | E. Seaman |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Ashley Mcleod | A. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Stefan Schacht | S. Schacht |  | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Gavin Flintlock | G. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Linus Dittrich | L. Dittrich | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Anthony Laver | A. Laver | |||||||||
| Jose Javier Hidalgo | J. Hidalgo |  | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Kevin Jackson | K. Jackson | |||||||||
| Syd Ball | S. Ball | | 69 | M | | 5 | | D | 48 |  | Jaime Tavares | J. Tavares | |||||||||
| Sol Joachim | S. Joachim | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Arthur May | A. May | |||||||||
| Jean-Louis Ferri | J. Ferri |  | 56 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Nigel Greaves | N. Greaves | ||||||||
| Carl Summerbee | C. Summerbee | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Alistair Smith | A. Smith | |||||||||
| Robbie Lisbie | R. Lisbie | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Clive Marshall | C. Marshall | |||||||||
| Steven Wiltord | S. Wiltord | | 54 | A | | 10 | | | A | 55 |  | Oberdan Montella | O. Montella | ||||||||
| Anton de Boer | A. de Boer |  | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Ljubisa Pergolizzi | L. Pergolizzi | |||||||||
| Simon Dryden | S. Dryden | | 49 | M | | 12 | | A | 52 | | Ruel Ehiogu | R. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Adam Boertien | A. Boertien | | 48 | A | | 13 | | A | 52 | | Neil Konchesky | N. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Glynn Hurst | G. Hurst | | 47 | A | | 14 | | G | 51 | | Mick Jacobs | M. Jacobs | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 8,277 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
0.00
0-0Rochdale kick off the first half!
2.22
0-0Ljubisa Pergolizzi clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Hidalgo. Ljubisa Pergolizzi is shown the yellow card! Jose Javier Hidalgo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.05
0-0With vision, Jean-Louis Ferri plays the ball forward to Sol Joachim. Sol Joachim tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.15
0-0Jean-Louis Ferri makes a simple pass to Anton de Boer. Anton de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ashley Mcleod who gathers it comfortably.
8.21
Jean-Louis Ferri makes a probing pass to Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie plays a quick one-two with Steven Wiltord and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Robbie Lisbie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
9.49
0-0Linus Dittrich threads the ball through to Jean-Louis Ferri. Jean-Louis Ferri kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ashley Mcleod.
10.42
0-0Carl Summerbee takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Oberdan Montella jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
14.31
Sol Joachim flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Lisbie who takes it down. Robbie Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ashley Mcleod who gathers it comfortably.
18.49
1-0Sol Joachim picks a pass forward to Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.08
1-0Nigel Greaves catches Sol Joachim on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sol Joachim grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.25
Nigel Greaves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall makes a simple pass, allowing Oberdan Montella to run into the box. Oberdan Montella muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Eddie Seaman is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.20
Anthony Laver passes the ball forward to Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith threads a neat ball through to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Linus Dittrich.
39.48
Robbie Lisbie clumsily knocks into Anthony Laver. The referee brings Robbie Lisbie to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Laver carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Swansea City start the second half!
49.05
Robbie Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
54.08
55.07
Kevin Jackson flicks a high ball forward to Arthur May who takes it down. Arthur May makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.04
Stefan Schacht knocks the ball forward to Jean-Louis Ferri. Jean-Louis Ferri flicks a high pass forward. Anton de Boer controls it well on his chest. Anton de Boer tries a spectacular long range effort but Ashley Mcleod reads it well. Fabulous stop!
60.50
1-1Swansea City have made 3 substitutions with Simon Dryden replacing Stefan Schacht, Adam Boertien replacing Sol Joachim and Glynn Hurst replacing Steven Wiltord .
61.51
Kevin Jackson makes a simple pass to Gavin Flintlock. Gavin Flintlock threads a neat ball through to Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella whips in a cross ball towards Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.52
Syd Ball flicks a high pass forward. Anton de Boer controls it well on his chest. Anton de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Hurst. Glynn Hurst is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.24
1-2Alistair Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur May. Arthur May kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Greaves but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.18
Syd Ball makes a simple pass to Anton de Boer. Anton de Boer shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Ashley Mcleod.
70.36
It's a corner kick. Carl Summerbee loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jaime Tavares reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
77.44
Jean-Louis Ferri kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Boertien. Adam Boertien whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
79.44
Alistair Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella passes the ball forward to Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eddie Seaman with no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
83.57
Syd Ball hacks Alistair Smith from behind! Syd Ball is shown the yellow card! Alistair Smith runs off the knock.
84.49
Adam Boertien makes a probing pass to Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie edges inside the box! Robbie Lisbie shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
85.39
1-3Nigel Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Ljubisa Pergolizzi controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Ljubisa Pergolizzi plays the ball forward to Clive Marshall who has made a great run into the box. Simon Dryden clumsily knocks into Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
89.32
Adam Boertien comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Greaves. Adam Boertien is shown the yellow card! Nigel Greaves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Jean-Louis Ferri comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Greaves. The referee calls over Jean-Louis Ferri and shows him a yellow card! Nigel Greaves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for 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. Eddie Seaman (GK)
6
2. Stefan Schacht (DEF)
6
3. Linus Dittrich (DEF)
6
4. Jose Javier Hidalgo (DEF)
6
5. Syd Ball (MID)
6
6. Sol Joachim (MID)
6
7. Jean-Louis Ferri (MID)
6
8. Carl Summerbee (MID)
6
9. Robbie Lisbie (ATT)
6
10. Steven Wiltord (ATT)
7
11. Anton de Boer (ATT)
6
12. Simon Dryden (MID)
6
13. Adam Boertien (ATT)
5
14. Glynn Hurst (ATT)
6
1. Ashley Mcleod (GK)
7
2. Gavin Flintlock (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Laver (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Jackson (DEF)
6
5. Jaime Tavares (DEF)
6
6. Arthur May (MID)
6
7. Nigel Greaves (MID)
6
8. Alistair Smith (MID)
8
9. Clive Marshall (ATT)
8
10. Oberdan Montella (ATT)
9
11. Ljubisa Pergolizzi (ATT)
5
12. Ruel Ehiogu (ATT)
0
13. Neil Konchesky (ATT)
0
14. Mick Jacobs (GK)
0