Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,339 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off!
3.16
0-1Marcel van den Broek flicks a high ball forward to Sven Rösler who takes it down. Sven Rösler plays a one-two with Leon Rahn and rushes in on goal... Sven Rösler takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.14
0-1David Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward. Adam Boertien collects the pass. Adam Boertien knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
10.56
0-1Duarte Costa threads a neat ball through to Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson runs straight at the defence! Gísli Gardarsson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.10
0-1Steven Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Adam Boertien. Adam Boertien sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Jose Serrano. What a save!
14.20
Leon Rahn threads a neat ball through to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler knocks the ball forward, putting Marcel van den Broek through on goal. Some silky footwork from Marcel van den Broek provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.02
David Hitchcock kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Dryden. Simon Dryden edges inside the box! Simon Dryden cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.13
Leon Rahn chips the ball to his team mate, Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sven Rösler. Some good footwork from Sven Rösler provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.42
Nigel Brighton makes a probing pass to David Hitchcock. David Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward to Regis Michel who brings the ball under control. Regis Michel shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
27.31
Neves Capucho Eriberto flicks a high ball forward to Liam Edwards who takes it down. Liam Edwards hits a low pass to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler advances inside the box! Sven Rösler shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.52
Leon Rahn kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.48
0-1Neil Davidson catches Marcel van den Broek on the ankles. Neil Davidson is given a warning by the referee! Marcel van den Broek runs off the knock.
40.38
Linus Dittrich flicks a high ball forward to Steven Wiltord who takes it down. Steven Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards David Hitchcock. David Hitchcock connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
Leon Rahn hits a low pass to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler skips past Nigel Brighton! Sven Rösler comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Swansea City kick off the second half!
47.16
Nigel Brighton makes a simple pass to David Hitchcock. David Hitchcock shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
53.29
Celestine Aliyu flicks a high pass forward. Marcel van den Broek collects the pass. Marcel van den Broek lofts in a cross ball towards Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Andy Rae didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.25
1-1Leon Rahn sees a break and surges forward. Leon Rahn puts a great ball through. Marcel van den Broek runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.40
Leon Rahn hits a low pass to Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.51
1-1Swansea City have made 3 substitutions with Phil Shilton replacing Mervin Fletcher, Craig Brown replacing Simon Dryden and Glynn Hurst replacing Adam Boertien .
63.18
Phil Shilton passes the ball forward to Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards David Hitchcock. David Hitchcock knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Serrano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.58
Eddie Plowright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gísli Gardarsson. Gísli Gardarsson threads the ball through to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.38
Marcel van den Broek threads a neat ball through to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Rae who gathers it comfortably.
81.44
David Hitchcock makes a simple pass to Glynn Hurst. Glynn Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Lisbie. Robbie Lisbie powers a header at goal. Jose Serrano didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| David Hitchcock 40, 63 | Sven Rösler 3 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Hitchcock of Swansea City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Rae (GK)
6
2. Mervin Fletcher (DEF)
6
3. Neil Davidson (DEF)
5
4. Nigel Brighton (DEF)
6
5. Linus Dittrich (DEF)
6
6. Simon Dryden (MID)
6
7. David Hitchcock (MID)
9
8. Robbie Lisbie (ATT)
6
9. Regis Michel (MID)
6
10. Adam Boertien (ATT)
6
11. Steven Wiltord (ATT)
7
12. Phil Shilton (DEF)
6
13. Craig Brown (MID)
6
14. Glynn Hurst (ATT)
6
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
6
2. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
6
3. Liam Edwards (DEF)
6
4. Duarte Costa (DEF)
6
5. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
6
6. Celestine Aliyu (MID)
6
7. Leon Rahn (MID)
8
8. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
6
9. Sven Rösler (ATT)
8
10. Gísli Gardarsson (ATT)
6
11. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
6
12. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
0
13. Davor Sladakovic (DEF)
0
14. Darren Beagrie (GK)
0