Match Report


Swansea CitySwansea City     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Nicholas MacleodNicholas Macleod James Humphrey James Humphrey
Mervin SharpeM. Sharpe65
G
1
G
70Marcos AndresM. Andres
Jason PriestleyJ. Priestley67
D
2
D
70Elena VidalE. Vidal
Robbie HackworthR. Hackworth65
D
3
D
66Thomas GrondinT. Grondin
Les WrightL. Wright65
D
4
D
65Jos De GraefJ. De Graef
David FergusonD. Ferguson63
D
5
M
68Stefano LuijpersS. Luijpers
Thierry FowlerT. Fowler66
M
6
M
69Harry MowbrayH. Mowbray
Richard PowerR. Power63
M
7
M
72Pedro LozanoP. Lozano
Jermaine DublinJ. Dublin55
M
captain8captain
M
71James JacksonJ. Jackson
John ChadwickJ. Chadwick66
A
9
A
67Anthony BastinA. Bastin
Dennis BlakeD. Blake66
A
10
A
70Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson
Marcus VickersM. Vickers65
A
11
A
69Callum TelferC. Telfer
 
Trevor TerryT. Terry64
A
12
M
66Dion GardnerD. Gardner
Jason NewbyJ. Newby61
D
13
A
25Malcolm MilburnM. Milburn
Craig StandingC. Standing60
A
14
A
32Oscar Jr. ManighettiO. Manighetti
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Leeds United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.


0.00
Swansea City get the match underway!
3.40
Jos De Graef threads a neat ball through to Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano sees Callum Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Telfer plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Lozano and advances towards the goal... Callum Telfer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Mervin Sharpe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.23
Stefano Luijpers flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.10
Harry Mowbray changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Harry Mowbray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.11
Stefano Luijpers surges forward with the ball. Stefano Luijpers knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
16.05
Thomas Grondin knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Les Wright.
20.13
Jason Priestley clumsily knocks into Pedro Lozano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Lozano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.23
Showing intelligent composure, Thomas Grondin laces a weighted ball forward to Harry Mowbray. Harry Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer whips the ball goalwards with his head. Mervin Sharpe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.37
Callum Telfer makes a simple pass to James Jackson. James Jackson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Priestley.
27.05
Jermaine Dublin makes a simple pass to Marcus Vickers. Marcus Vickers finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
28.41
Elena Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Luijpers. Stefano Luijpers darts forward. Stefano Luijpers shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.31
Elena Vidal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano passes the ball forward to Anthony Bastin. Anthony Bastin threads a neat, attacking ball through to Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Mervin Sharpe. Excellent save.
32.48
John Chadwick hacks Harry Mowbray from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harry Mowbray gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.26
Jason Priestley plays the ball forward to Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler sees Richard Power in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Power makes a simple pass, allowing John Chadwick to run into the box. John Chadwick tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
39.13
Harry Mowbray laces a weighted ball forward to Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Bastin. Anthony Bastin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
40.40
Elena Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Bastin collects the pass. Anthony Bastin makes a simple pass to Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Pedro Lozano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Jackson. James Jackson lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Mervin Sharpe manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United 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
The whistle blows and Leeds United get the second half underway!
51.38
Pedro Lozano surges forward with the ball. Pedro Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Bastin. Anthony Bastin makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.35
Pedro Lozano comes in with a late challenge on Thierry Fowler. The referee brings Pedro Lozano to one side and gives him a warning! Thierry Fowler stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.14
Thierry Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Dublin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine Dublin threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Richard Power provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Marcos Andres had no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
67.58
Les Wright flicks a high pass forward to Richard Power who brings the ball under control. Richard Power threads the ball through to Marcus Vickers. Marcus Vickers knocks in a cross ball towards John Chadwick. John Chadwick flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
69.17
Jermaine Dublin sees Thierry Fowler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Fowler finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Marcos Andres.
71.41
Jason Priestley threads the ball through to Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.48
Robbie Hackworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler threads the ball through to Richard Power. Richard Power makes a probing pass to Marcus Vickers but he's offside!
78.35
Jos De Graef breaks forward. Jos De Graef flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Davidson who takes it down. Gavin Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Hackworth.
84.11
Thomas Grondin receives the ball from a throw-in from Jos De Graef. Thomas Grondin flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Lozano who takes it down. Pedro Lozano threads the ball through to Harry Mowbray. Harry Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Bastin. Anthony Bastin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The shot is on target but blocked by Jason Priestley. That should have been a goal!
85.40
Harry Mowbray hits a low pass to Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer makes a simple pass to Anthony Bastin. Anthony Bastin cuts inside the box! Anthony Bastin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Pedro Lozano takes a short throw-in bringing James Jackson into play. James Jackson sees Gavin Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Mowbray. With a superhuman jump, Harry Mowbray connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Swansea City

Leeds United
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.3%
68.7%
Play Area
31.3%
42.2%
26.5%

Scorers
Richard Power 63
Callum Telfer 3, 21
Anthony Bastin 85
Harry Mowbray 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Telfer of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Mervin Sharpe (GK)
6
2.Jason Priestley (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Robbie Hackworth (DEF)
6
4.Les Wright (DEF)
6
5.David Ferguson (DEF)
6
6.Thierry Fowler (MID)
6
7.Richard Power (MID)goal scored
7
8.Jermaine Dublin (MID)
6
9.John Chadwick (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Dennis Blake (ATT)
6
11.Marcus Vickers (ATT)
6
 
12.Trevor Terry (ATT)
0
13.Jason Newby (DEF)
0
14.Craig Standing (ATT)
0

1.Marcos Andres (GK)
6
2.Elena Vidal (DEF)
6
3.Thomas Grondin (DEF)
6
4.Jos De Graef (DEF)
7
5.Stefano Luijpers (MID)
6
6.Harry Mowbray (MID)goal scored
8
7.Pedro Lozano (MID)
7
8.James Jackson (MID)
6
9.Anthony Bastin (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Gavin Davidson (ATT)
7
11.Callum Telfer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Dion Gardner (MID)
0
13.Malcolm Milburn (ATT)
0
14.Oscar Jr. Manighetti (ATT)
0