Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 9,831 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Woodcock.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Woodcock.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off and get the match underway!
4.12
0-0Dean Bolton knocks the ball to his team mate, Jo‘l Tamazout. Jo‘l Tamazout threads the ball through to Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Vassell. Duncan Vassell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Luke Upson's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
5.50
0-0Duncan Vassell takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Luke Upson gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
9.54
0-0Seb Letizi barges into John Chadwick. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Chadwick runs off the knock.
10.08
0-0Duncan Vassell comes in with a late challenge on Luke Upson. The referee calls over Duncan Vassell and warns him to calm down! Luke Upson runs off the knock.
12.47
0-0Jo‘l Tamazout clumsily knocks into Robbie Hackworth. The referee warns Jo‘l Tamazout to calm down! Robbie Hackworth gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.29
1-0Les Wright sees Thierry Fowler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Fowler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Owen. Graeme Owen whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Vickers. Marcus Vickers rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Stan Scholes had no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
20.56
1-0Jo‘l Tamazout flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Jacobs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Jacobs puts a great ball through. Jo‘l Tamazout runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.43
1-0Marcus Vickers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Thierry Fowler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.41
Richard Power makes a simple pass to John Chadwick. John Chadwick plays a perfect one-two with Marcus Vickers and rushes in on goal... John Chadwick rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Stan Scholes had no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
39.03
Robbie Hackworth hits a low pass to Les Wright. Les Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Chadwick. John Chadwick lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Vickers. Marcus Vickers jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.58
2-0Jo‘l Tamazout runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jo‘l Tamazout edges inside the box! Jo‘l Tamazout comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
42.47
Thierry Fowler sees Richard Power in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Power plays a scrappy one-two with Dennis Blake and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Richard Power provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Stan Scholes.
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. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Swansea City kick off!
47.36
Adrian Wainwright flicks the ball to his team mate, Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.13
Les Wright makes a strong solo run forward. Les Wright flicks a high pass forward. Richard Power holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Power plays a scrappy one-two with Marcus Vickers and stumbles forward towards the goal... Richard Power makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.10
Richard Power passes the ball forward to Graeme Owen. Graeme Owen skips past Adrian Wainwright! Graeme Owen strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
55.18
2-0Showing composure, Dean Bolton laces a weighted ball forward to Jo‘l Tamazout. Jo‘l Tamazout darts forward. Jo‘l Tamazout flicks a high pass forward. Simon Izzet controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Robbie Hackworth hacks Simon Izzet from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
59.10
Richard Power hacks Dean Bolton from behind! The referee calls over Richard Power and shows him a yellow card! Dean Bolton runs off the knock.
60.11
Jo‘l Tamazout catches Richard Power on the ankles. The referee warns Jo‘l Tamazout again to calm down! Richard Power runs off the knock.
63.39
Jo‘l Tamazout makes a simple pass to Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Mervin Sharpe. Excellent save.
65.05
Graeme Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake rushes past Adrian Wainwright! Dennis Blake looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.39
3-0Swansea City are in full control of this game.
73.16
Robbie Hackworth knocks the ball forward to Graeme Owen. Without breaking stride, Graeme Owen plays the ball forward to John Chadwick. John Chadwick shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
77.08
Ashley Lawrence plays the ball forward to Jo‘l Tamazout. Jo‘l Tamazout deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Vassell. Duncan Vassell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.07
Duncan Vassell knocks the ball to his team mate, Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Mervin Sharpe manages to keep it out.
85.24
Simon Izzet makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Izzet plays a sublime one-two with Seb Letizi and races in on goal... Simon Izzet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
25%
44.7%
30.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Owen of Swansea City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mervin Sharpe (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jason Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robbie Hackworth (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Les Wright (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Luke Upson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Thierry Fowler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Richard Power (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Graeme Owen (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | John Chadwick (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Dennis Blake (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Marcus Vickers (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | David Ferguson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Trevor Terry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Newby (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stan Scholes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ashley Lawrence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dean Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adrian Wainwright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfredo Rimondini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jo‘l Tamazout (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Izzet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ledley Jacobs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ernesto Montero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Seb Letizi (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Niccolo Hurst (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Taylor (ATT) | 0 | |