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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 9,855 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 Darren Keane.


0.00
The first half starts with Bristol City kicking off!
2.31
With a delightful solo run, Guillermo Torres stretches the opposition's defence. Guillermo Torres shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
4.05
David Geis threads the ball through to Guillermo Torres. Guillermo Torres makes a probing pass to Darius Batty. Darius Batty shoots from 25 yards. John Morton gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
9.16
Without breaking stride, Guillermo Torres plays the ball forward to Darius Batty. Darius Batty finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
10.13
With imagination, Mervin Lisbie plays the ball forward to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Ronnie Gerritsen.
12.51
Vitor Santos breaks forward. Showing composure, Vitor Santos plays the ball forward to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Geis.
15.31
Jon Greening flicks a high pass forward to Oleg Ince who brings the ball under control. Oleg Ince makes a beautiful solo run. Oleg Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Davies. Adam Davies fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Ronnie Gerritsen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
16.21
Gionatha Macchi flicks a high ball forward to Jermaine Clapham who takes it down. Jermaine Clapham knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Batty. Darius Batty jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from John Morton.
18.01
Nicholas Clemence receives the ball from a throw-in from Guillermo Torres. Nicholas Clemence threads the ball through to Gerhard Sparwasser. Gerhard Sparwasser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan McManaman but the linesman indicates offside!
20.13
Guillermo Torres advances with the ball. Guillermo Torres makes a probing pass to Duncan McManaman but he's offside!
24.22
David Geis chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Clapham. Jermaine Clapham makes a probing pass to Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman plays a quick one-two with Darius Batty and rushes in on goal... Duncan McManaman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but John Morton is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
27.12
Jermaine Clapham sees Darius Batty in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darius Batty shoots from long range but it is tipped over by John Morton.
28.48
Jermaine Clapham takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to David Geis. David Geis deftly flicks the ball on. Joe Fortune chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
30.31
Jon Greening powers a long ball forward. Terry Carlton shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
32.33
Gionatha Macchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Clapham. Jermaine Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman makes a probing pass to Gerhard Sparwasser but he's offside!
33.13
Oleg Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Raul Aliyu.
34.44
Guillermo Torres sees Duncan McManaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan McManaman skips past Scott Redknapp! Duncan McManaman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
36.30
David Geis makes a strong solo run forward. David Geis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan McManaman. Duncan McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Sparwasser. Gerhard Sparwasser makes a deft header. John Morton easily punches it away to safety.
38.16
Oleg Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Davies. Adam Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.55
Oleg Ince makes a probing pass to Adam Davies. Adam Davies runs straight at the defence! Gionatha Macchi clumsily knocks into Adam Davies. Adam Davies appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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.

45.00
Swansea City kick off!
47.11
Joe Fortune darts forward. Joe Fortune sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
48.58
Mervin Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Adam Davies controls it well on his chest. Adam Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.34
Oleg Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Davies. Adam Davies powers a header at goal but somehow Ronnie Gerritsen manages to keep it out.
57.47
Joe Fortune knocks the ball forward to Adam Davies. Adam Davies tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.12
Oleg Ince catches Jermaine Clapham on the ankles. Oleg Ince is warned by the referee! Jermaine Clapham stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.05
Swansea City have made a substitution with Damien Ripley replacing Duncan McManaman .
73.18
Joe Fortune sees space and advances. Joe Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Davies. Adam Davies rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.03
Swansea City have made a substitution with Marcus Brown replacing Jermaine Clapham .
83.36
Vitor Santos flicks a high pass forward. Joe Fortune controls it well on his chest. Joe Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
89.56
Jon Greening flicks a high pass forward. Joe Fortune controls it well on his chest. Joe Fortune makes a beautiful solo run. Joe Fortune makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Adam Davies. Adam Davies makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol City!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.945945945946 vs 54.0540540540541
Play Area
Home team third: 31.08%, Midfield: 43.24%, Away team third: 25.68%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joe Fortune of Bristol City

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Raul Aliyu (DEF)
6
4. David Geis (DEF)
7
9. Darius Batty (ATT)
6
7

12. Marcus Brown (DEF)
6
13. Damien Ripley (MID)
6
0

1. John Morton (GK)
9
2. Vitor Santos (DEF)
6
6
4. Jon Greening (DEF)
6
5. Mervin Lisbie (MID)
6
6. Joe Fortune (MID)
9
7. Oleg Ince (MID)
7
6
9. Adam Davies (ATT)
8
10. Terry Carlton (ATT)
6

13. Adam Pearce (ATT)
0
14. Matthew Mckay (ATT)
0