Match Report


Swansea CitySwansea City     Norwich CityNorwich City
Matthew ReesMatthew Rees Computer Player Computer Player
Angelo ZanottiA. Zanotti65
G
captain1
G
69Andres HelgueraA. Helguera
Kemal VernazzaK. Vernazza67
D
2
D
78Gavin CampbellG. Campbell
Peter RobsonP. Robson63
D
3
D
66Bernard BerthelinB. Berthelin
Brendan PearceB. Pearce65
D
4
D
66Robin BerendsenR. Berendsen
Jurek KozminskiJ. Kozminski69
D
5
M
72Danny ParkerD. Parker
George GascoigneG. Gascoigne65
M
6
M
68Steve RobinsonS. Robinson
Marc BellamyM. Bellamy63
M
7
M
64Graham MooreG. Moore
James KitsonJ. Kitson73
M
8
M
60Andy BrightonA. Brighton
Steven BishopS. Bishop63
M
9
A
73Aladino SarliA. Sarli
Billy BarrettB. Barrett64
M
10captain
A
71Anthony WeirA. Weir
Wes CharltonW. Charlton67
A
11
A
69Robert GascoigneR. Gascoigne
 
Frank MyersF. Myers63
A
12
A
64Craig HendersonC. Henderson
Harry ClarkeH. Clarke63
M
13
G
63Paolo PearsonP. Pearson
Cosmin Van VlietC. Van Vliet62
D
14
D
63Malcolm WilcoxM. Wilcox

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 18,779 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Bridges.


0.00
Swansea City kick off and get the first half underway!
3.42
Jurek Kozminski makes a simple pass to Marc Bellamy. Marc Bellamy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Billy Barrett. Billy Barrett makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
4.13
James Kitson knocks the ball forward to Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Bishop but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.39
Kemal Vernazza breaks forward. Kemal Vernazza runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kemal Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Barrett but he's offside!
16.40
George Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Billy Barrett controls it well on his chest. Billy Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Campbell.
22.37
Gavin Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Moore. Graham Moore makes a probing pass to Aladino Sarli. Aladino Sarli cuts inside the box! Aladino Sarli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
27.44
George Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Graham Moore. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Moore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.59
Brendan Pearce threads a neat ball through to George Gascoigne. George Gascoigne takes it forward alone. George Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Barrett. Billy Barrett makes a looping header on goal. Superb reactions from Andres Helguera. What a save!
34.43
Brendan Pearce passes the ball forward to Marc Bellamy. Marc Bellamy hits a low pass to Steven Bishop. Steven Bishop shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.13
Brendan Pearce runs forward with the ball. With vision, Brendan Pearce laces a weighted ball forward to Billy Barrett. Billy Barrett shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.02
Graham Moore flicks the ball to his team mate, Aladino Sarli. Aladino Sarli shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
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. Norwich City have changed their lineup with Paolo Pearson replacing Steve Robinson. The Swansea City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Norwich City kick off the second half!
47.54
Wes Charlton hacks Bernard Berthelin from behind! Wes Charlton is warned by the referee! Bernard Berthelin runs off the knock.
48.31
Marc Bellamy threads the ball through to Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.07
George Gascoigne changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. George Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Andres Helguera manages to gather it easily.
53.15
Kemal Vernazza takes a long throw-in. Peter Robson flicks a high pass forward. George Gascoigne collects the pass. George Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.14
George Gascoigne hits a low pass to Billy Barrett. Billy Barrett makes a great pass forward. Steven Bishop runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.15
Kemal Vernazza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Bellamy. Marc Bellamy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Barrett. Billy Barrett edges inside the box! Billy Barrett shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
60.27
Swansea City have made a substitution with Harry Clarke replacing Marc Bellamy and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
65.43
Danny Parker knocks the ball forward to Aladino Sarli. Aladino Sarli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.30
Robin Berendsen volleys a long ball forward. Aladino Sarli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.43
Robin Berendsen hits a long diagonal ball forward. Robert Gascoigne advances inside the box! Robert Gascoigne tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
73.26
Harry Clarke threads a neat ball through to Billy Barrett. Billy Barrett finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
77.04
Swansea City have made a substitution with Frank Myers replacing Peter Robson .Norwich City have made a substitution with Craig Henderson replacing Aladino Sarli .
79.06
Andy Brighton flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Weir collects the pass. Anthony Weir knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne takes a shot at goal. Robert Gascoigne scores for Norwich City!!
84.45
Harry Clarke catches Danny Parker on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danny Parker stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Swansea City

Norwich City
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
26.2%
42.5%
31.2%

Scorers
Aladino Sarli 39
Robert Gascoigne 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Gascoigne of Norwich City

Match Ratings
1.Angelo Zanotti (GK)
6
2.Kemal Vernazza (DEF)
7
3.Peter Robson (DEF)
6
4.Brendan Pearce (DEF)
7
5.Jurek Kozminski (DEF)
6
6.George Gascoigne (MID)yellow card
7
7.Marc Bellamy (MID)
7
8.James Kitson (MID)
6
9.Steven Bishop (MID)
6
10.Billy Barrett (MID)
7
11.Wes Charlton (ATT)
6
 
12.Frank Myers (ATT)
6
13.Harry Clarke (MID)yellow card
5
14.Cosmin Van Vliet (DEF)
0

1.Andres Helguera (GK)
7
2.Gavin Campbell (DEF)
6
3.Bernard Berthelin (DEF)
6
4.Robin Berendsen (DEF)
6
5.Danny Parker (MID)
6
6.Steve Robinson (MID)
6
7.Graham Moore (MID)
8
8.Andy Brighton (MID)
6
9.Aladino Sarli (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Anthony Weir (ATT)
7
11.Robert Gascoigne (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Craig Henderson (ATT)
6
13.Paolo Pearson (GK)
6
14.Malcolm Wilcox (DEF)
0