Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 9,066 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Swansea City get the match underway!
6.17
0-0Niclas Dahlin catches Landon Cruz on the ankles. Niclas Dahlin is given a warning by the referee! Landon Cruz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.43
0-0Raffaele Scarpa knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Ferrante. Danny Ferrante shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.54
Raffaele Scarpa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Landon Cruz. Landon Cruz shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
15.14
Nicolas Schnellinger threads the ball through to Greg Burbage. Greg Burbage knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Fenton. Robert Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Riza. Malcolm Riza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.39
0-0Jason Campbell threads the ball through to Clive Hibbs. Clive Hibbs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Michael Hackworth!
22.42
0-1Frederico Romero passes the ball forward to Raffaele Scarpa. Raffaele Scarpa surges forward with the ball. Raffaele Scarpa lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Ferrante. Danny Ferrante is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.34
Niclas Dahlin chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Burbage. Greg Burbage kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Cope. Steve Cope shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson.
33.29
Raffaele Scarpa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Ferrante. Danny Ferrante shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.55
Lamine Aidoud surges forward with the ball. Lamine Aidoud threads the ball through to Clive Hibbs. Clive Hibbs shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Michael Hackworth easily smothers it!
39.54
Nicolas Schnellinger threads the ball through to Rodney Schulpen. Rodney Schulpen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm Riza. Malcolm Riza knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Cope. Steve Cope flicks the ball with his head. Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson easily smothers it.
40.53
Niclas Dahlin clumsily knocks into Landon Cruz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Landon Cruz is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
44.06
0-1Nicolas Schnellinger barges into Alistair Christie. The referee calls over Nicolas Schnellinger and warns him to calm down! Alistair Christie stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
49.18
Karl Baker surges forward with the ball. Karl Baker knocks the ball forward to Landon Cruz. Landon Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Clive Hibbs. Clive Hibbs heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.42
Niccolo Philips clumsily knocks into Danny Ferrante. Niccolo Philips is given a warning by the referee! Danny Ferrante hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.14
Nicolas Schnellinger kicks a strong pass forward to Djimi Petitjean. Djimi Petitjean passes the ball forward to Malcolm Riza. Malcolm Riza whips in a cross ball towards Robert Fenton. Robert Fenton heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
63.24
Tore Andre Leonhardsen sees space and advances. Tore Andre Leonhardsen shoots from long range but it flies wide!
66.02
0-1Greg Burbage knocks the ball forward to Robert Fenton. Robert Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.29
Rodney Schulpen makes a probing pass to Steve Cope. Steve Cope shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.22
Niclas Dahlin hacks Clive Hibbs from behind! Niclas Dahlin is warned by the referee again! Clive Hibbs runs off the knock.
81.38
Greg Burbage kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Fenton. Robert Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Cope. Steve Cope directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson.
83.21
Tore Andre Leonhardsen sees space and advances. Tore Andre Leonhardsen shoots from 20 yards. Tore Andre Leonhardsen scores for Milton Keynes Dons!!
87.28
Niclas Dahlin passes the ball forward to Rodney Schulpen. Rodney Schulpen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Cope. Steve Cope lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Fenton. Robert Fenton powers a header at goal. Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson manages to gather it comfortably.
89.09
Greg Burbage controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Fenton. Robert Fenton shoots from 20 yards but somehow Jón Vilhelm Vilhjálmsson manages to keep it out.
90.00
Niclas Dahlin flicks the ball to his team mate, Djimi Petitjean. Djimi Petitjean makes a simple pass to Malcolm Riza. Malcolm Riza finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
31.3%
42.2%
26.5%
Scorers