Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 9,336 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
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 Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Woodcock.
0.00
0-0Swansea City kick off!
4.40
0-0Richard Power flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Blake controls it well on his chest. Dennis Blake shoots from 20 yards. Alfred Johnson gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
10.35
0-0Marcus Vickers hacks Nicol˜ Ambrosino from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicol˜ Ambrosino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.13
0-0Frederico Jardim surges forward with the ball. Frederico Jardim advances inside the box! Frederico Jardim comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Magnificent block by Jason Priestley!
16.47
Federico Pastine makes a probing pass to Kemal Mason. Kemal Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Marr. Paul Marr connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mervin Sharpe gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
20.48
0-0Robbie Hackworth decides to run forward with the ball. Robbie Hackworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Chadwick. John Chadwick plays a scrappy one-two with Dennis Blake and stumbles forward towards the goal... John Chadwick shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.02
Frederico Jardim makes a simple pass to Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Mervin Sharpe.
28.39
0-0Oleg Luzhny makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Luzhny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mervin Sharpe who gathers it comfortably.
30.19
Oleg Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Kemal Mason. Kemal Mason cuts inside the box! Kemal Mason comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.47
0-1Kevin Greig flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Jardim who brings the ball under control. Frederico Jardim changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Jardim plays the ball forward to Federico Pastine who has made a great run into the box. Federico Pastine takes a shot at goal. Mervin Sharpe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.30
Robbie Hackworth chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler flicks a high pass forward to Richard Power who brings the ball under control. Richard Power shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Alfred Johnson.
37.04
0-1Corner kick to Swansea City. Graeme Owen plays it to the far post. Kevin Greig reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
38.06
Max Neville flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Merson who brings the ball under control. Ralph Merson shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.05
0-1Nicol˜ Ambrosino brings the ball forward. Nicol˜ Ambrosino knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ralph Merson is offside!
40.13
Richard Power barges into Nicol˜ Ambrosino. Richard Power is shown the yellow card! Nicol˜ Ambrosino runs off the knock.
42.42
Jason Priestley sees space and advances. Jason Priestley makes a probing pass to Richard Power. Richard Power knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicol˜ Ambrosino.
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. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Swansea City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off!
47.21
Robbie Hackworth flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Owen. Graeme Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, John Chadwick. John Chadwick finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
51.55
Paul Marr chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Mason. Kemal Mason finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.50
Max Neville passes the ball forward to Paul Marr. Paul Marr plays a quick one-two with Ralph Merson and rushes in on goal... Paul Marr takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
55.17
Federico Pastine threads a neat ball through to Oleg Luzhny. Oleg Luzhny tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
59.56
0-1Dennis Blake hacks Nicol˜ Ambrosino from behind! The referee brings Dennis Blake to one side and gives him a warning! Nicol˜ Ambrosino carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.34
Thierry Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Vickers collects the pass. Marcus Vickers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.28
Graeme Owen flicks a high pass forward. Richard Power controls it well on his chest. Richard Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Vickers but the linesman indicates offside!
63.53
Kevin Greig threads the ball through to Max Neville. Max Neville kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Marr. Paul Marr whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Mason. Kemal Mason rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
77.33
0-1Aston Villa have made a substitution with Jamie Lawton replacing Kemal Mason .
78.42
Les Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler threads a neat ball through to John Chadwick. John Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Vickers. Marcus Vickers makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent block by Frederico Jardim!
84.32
Thierry Fowler laces a weighted ball forward to Marcus Vickers. Marcus Vickers knocks in a cross ball towards John Chadwick. John Chadwick flicks the ball with his head. Alfred Johnson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.42
Thierry Fowler plays the ball forward to Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Vickers. Marcus Vickers directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Graeme Owen kicks a strong pass forward to John Chadwick. John Chadwick makes a great pass forward. Marcus Vickers runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
28.8%
42.5%
28.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Jardim of Aston Villa |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mervin Sharpe (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jason Priestley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Robbie Hackworth (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Les Wright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luke Upson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Thierry Fowler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Richard Power (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Graeme Owen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | John Chadwick (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dennis Blake (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcus Vickers (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | David Ferguson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Trevor Terry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Newby (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alfred Johnson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Frederico Jardim (DEF) | 9 | |
| 3. | Nicol˜ Ambrosino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Greig (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Federico Pastine (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Paul Marr (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Max Neville (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Oleg Luzhny (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cristiano Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kemal Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ralph Merson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Henry Westwood (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gareth Weir (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jamie Lawton (ATT) | 6 | |