Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Walsall. A crowd of 9,353 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off!
10.00
0-0Christian Arendt chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Young. Gary Young plays a quick one-two with Steve Goldberg and rushes in on goal... Neil Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Gary Young. Penalty not given!!
15.58
0-0Mick Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young finds some space and shoots from distance. Andy Rae gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
21.10
Simon Dryden threads a neat ball through to Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Robert Mortensen smothers it!
30.27
1-0Simon Dryden brings the ball forward. Simon Dryden lofts in a cross ball towards Dagui Vrielynck. With a superhuman jump, Dagui Vrielynck connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.46
1-0Thierry Guppy comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Brighton. The referee brings Thierry Guppy to one side and gives him a warning! Nigel Brighton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.04
1-0Christian Arendt knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg makes a probing pass to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft cuts inside the box! Teddy Scowcroft side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Swansea City get the second half underway!
47.29
Omer Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Andy Rae!
53.20
Omer Wise sees Steve Goldberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Goldberg shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
54.33
Steve Goldberg flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Scowcroft who brings the ball under control. Teddy Scowcroft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
55.47
Christian Arendt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell flicks a high pass forward to Gary Young who brings the ball under control. Gary Young whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft makes a convincing header but is denied by Andy Rae. Excellent save.
57.39
Simon Dryden threads a neat ball through to Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
59.28
1-0Omer Wise flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Hässler who brings the ball under control. Marcel Hässler knocks the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.25
1-0Swansea City have made 3 substitutions with Phil Shilton replacing Mervin Fletcher, Adam Boertien replacing Simon Dryden and Glynn Hurst replacing Steven Wiltord .
61.32
With imagination, Omer Wise plays the ball forward to Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy flicks a high pass forward to Mick Vassell who brings the ball under control. Mick Vassell tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.55
Christian Arendt hits a low pass to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
72.39
With some swift thinking, Nigel Brighton plays the ball forward to Glynn Hurst. Glynn Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
73.01
Thierry Guppy hits a low pass to Gary Young. Gary Young finds some space and shoots from distance. Andy Rae comfortably gets down and covers it.
77.01
Dagui Vrielynck flicks a high pass forward. Adam Boertien collects the pass. Adam Boertien plays a quick one-two with Dagui Vrielynck and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Adam Boertien provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.36
Carl Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Sol Joachim. Sol Joachim flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Lisbie who takes it down. Robbie Lisbie shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.39
Carl Summerbee sees Robbie Lisbie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robbie Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.41
Thierry Guppy kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Young. Gary Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Thierry Guppy threads the ball through to Gary Young. Gary Young shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Rae (GK)
9
2. Mervin Fletcher (DEF)
6
3. Neil Davidson (DEF)
6
4. Nigel Brighton (DEF)
6
5. Linus Dittrich (DEF)
6
6. Simon Dryden (MID)
8
7. Carl Summerbee (MID)
6
8. Sol Joachim (MID)
6
9. Robbie Lisbie (ATT)
6
10. Steven Wiltord (ATT)
6
11. Dagui Vrielynck (ATT)
8
12. Phil Shilton (DEF)
6
13. Adam Boertien (ATT)
6
14. Glynn Hurst (ATT)
6
1. Robert Mortensen (GK)
6
2. Omer Wise (DEF)
7
3. Marcel Hässler (DEF)
6
4. Christian Arendt (DEF)
7
5. Alex Mcallister (MID)
6
6. Thierry Guppy (MID)
7
7. Mick Vassell (MID)
6
8. Steve Goldberg (MID)
6
9. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
7
10. Gary Young (ATT)
7
11. Damir Marsiglia (ATT)
6
12. Isaiah Bellamy (GK)
0
13. Marc Kerr (MID)
0
14. Tommy Flintlock (DEF)
0