Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 18,622 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Swansea City and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Swansea City and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Swansea City kick off and get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Alejandro Butragueno knocks the ball to his team mate, Lassina Konaté. Lassina Konaté knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.22
Pierpaolo Gritti flicks the ball to his team mate, Dani‘l Simonsen. Dani‘l Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Lassina Konaté. Lassina Konaté knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mike Hackworth.
9.45
0-0Pierpaolo Gritti comes in with a late challenge on Hannes Maier. Pierpaolo Gritti is shown the yellow card! Hannes Maier carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.42
Luís Arellano passes the ball forward to Philipp Zimmermann. Philipp Zimmermann chips the ball to his team mate, Shigeo Ono. Shigeo Ono knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.25
0-0Luís Arellano decides to run forward with the ball. Luís Arellano surges forward with the ball. Luís Arellano whips in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida heads the ball goalwards. Alpay Türkyilmaz easily picks it out of the air!
18.20
0-0Philipp Zimmermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida knocks in a cross ball towards Lassina Konaté. Lassina Konaté powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.33
Dennis Asanovic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Maier. Hannes Maier goes all the way! Hannes Maier rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
28.35
0-0Ferdinand Maoulida clumsily knocks into Avril Esparza. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Avril Esparza stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.38
Philipp Zimmermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Lassina Konaté. Lassina Konaté whips in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
39.42
José Moran makes a simple pass to Dennis Asanovic. Dennis Asanovic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Maldonado. Gonzalo Maldonado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Wright who gathers it comfortably.
40.08
Dennis Asanovic clumsily knocks into Philipp Zimmermann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philipp Zimmermann stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Rotherham United start the second half!
47.27
Noe Magana flicks the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Maldonado. Gonzalo Maldonado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.09
1-0Noe Magana sees a break and surges forward. Noe Magana goes all the way! Noe Magana shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Noe Magana!
53.52
Dani‘l Simonsen comes in with a late challenge on Noe Magana. The referee calls over Dani‘l Simonsen and shows him a yellow card! Noe Magana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.44
José Moran threads the ball through to Dennis Asanovic. Dennis Asanovic sees space and advances. Dennis Asanovic shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.11
Philipp Zimmermann advances with the ball. Philipp Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball towards Shigeo Ono. Shigeo Ono is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
59.23
Alejandro Butragueno flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Avril Esparza.
60.11
Noe Magana decides to run forward with the ball. Noe Magana knocks in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Maldonado. Gonzalo Maldonado is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.13
Philipp Zimmermann brings the ball forward. Philipp Zimmermann goes all the way! Philipp Zimmermann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
71.03
2-0Avril Esparza plays a long ball forward. Mathias Jonssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Maldonado but the linesman indicates offside!
72.00
Dani‘l Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shigeo Ono. Shigeo Ono lofts in a cross ball towards Lassina Konaté. Lassina Konaté is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.53
José Moran knocks the ball to his team mate, Pim Van Der Laan. Pim Van Der Laan brings the ball forward. Pim Van Der Laan chips the ball to his team mate, Mathias Jonssen. Mathias Jonssen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
84.47
Roberto Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noe Magana. Noe Magana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mathias Jonssen. Mathias Jonssen goes all the way! Mathias Jonssen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Martin Wright had no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
89.41
Luís Arellano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Zimmermann. Philipp Zimmermann brings the ball forward. Philipp Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alpay Türkyilmaz who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
31.8%
43.9%
24.2%
Scorers