Match Report


Swansea CitySwansea City     LiverpoolLiverpool
Matthew ReesMatthew Rees Jay Livermore Jay Livermore
Angelo ZanottiA. Zanotti65
G
captain1
G
76Anthony TudorA. Tudor
Kemal VernazzaK. Vernazza68
D
2
D
69Danny LaycockD. Laycock
Peter RobsonP. Robson63
D
3
D
78Lourenço BarajasL. Barajas
Jurek KozminskiJ. Kozminski69
D
4captain
D
77Manny ChavarriM. Chavarri
Cosmin Van VlietC. Van Vliet62
D
5
D
69Jody DaviesJ. Davies
Ronnie MccannR. Mccann65
M
6
M
76Alberto EadieA. Eadie
David DoddD. Dodd64
M
7
M
81Alan SherwoodA. Sherwood
James KitsonJ. Kitson73
M
8
M
69Adam RowettA. Rowett
Harry ClarkeH. Clarke63
M
9
A
77Darren CoppingerD. Coppinger
Steven BishopS. Bishop63
M
10
A
82Klas NordahlK. Nordahl
Wes CharltonW. Charlton67
A
11
A
68Jose Fortes MolownyJ. Molowny
 
Frank MyersF. Myers63
A
12
D
68Jason JobsonJ. Jobson
Billy BarrettB. Barrett64
M
13
M
72Gavin PhilipsG. Philips
Darren DelaneyD. Delaney64
D
14
A
79Frank SinclairF. Sinclair

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Liverpool. A crowd of 19,244 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Stuart.


0.00
Swansea City kick off!
2.01
Jurek Kozminski makes a simple pass to David Dodd. David Dodd threads a neat ball through to Harry Clarke. Harry Clarke shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
3.39
Adam Rowett threads a neat ball through to Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl whips in a cross ball towards Darren Coppinger. Darren Coppinger makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
14.37
Peter Robson sees James Kitson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Steven Bishop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Bishop knocks the ball forward to Harry Clarke but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.41
Alan Sherwood barges into David Dodd. The referee brings Alan Sherwood to one side and gives him a warning! David Dodd grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.42
David Dodd hits a low pass to Harry Clarke. Harry Clarke shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
24.17
David Dodd threads a neat ball through to Harry Clarke. Harry Clarke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.37
Ronnie Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Steven Bishop who takes it down. Steven Bishop tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
28.47
Jody Davies flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Eadie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Eadie sees Jose Fortes Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Molowny finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Angelo Zanotti manages to keep it out.
42.22
James Kitson plays the ball forward to Harry Clarke. Harry Clarke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lourenço Barajas.
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. Liverpool also appear unchanged since the first half. The Liverpool players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Liverpool kicking off!
47.03
Adam Rowett knocks the ball forward to Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Angelo Zanotti as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
48.35
Adam Rowett takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Angelo Zanotti scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
51.29
Alan Sherwood threads the ball through to Darren Coppinger. Darren Coppinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kemal Vernazza.
53.21
Harry Clarke barges into Jody Davies. The referee brings Harry Clarke to one side and gives him a warning! Jody Davies runs off the knock.
54.22
Alberto Eadie chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Coppinger. Darren Coppinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Angelo Zanotti who gathers it comfortably.
57.46
Peter Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Kitson. James Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Wes Charlton collects the pass. Wes Charlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.32
Swansea City have made a substitution with Billy Barrett replacing David Dodd .Liverpool have made a substitution with Frank Sinclair replacing Jose Fortes Molowny .
65.56
James Kitson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. James Kitson lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Bishop. Steven Bishop knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
69.58
Showing composure, Manny Chavarri laces a weighted ball forward to Alan Sherwood. Alan Sherwood sees Klas Nordahl in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Klas Nordahl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.18
Danny Laycock surges forward with the ball. Danny Laycock flicks a high pass forward to Frank Sinclair who brings the ball under control. Frank Sinclair knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Coppinger. Darren Coppinger powers a header at goal but is denied by Angelo Zanotti. Excellent save.
73.01
Jody Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Sherwood. Alan Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Coppinger. Darren Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Angelo Zanotti reads it well. Fabulous stop!
77.00
Swansea City have made a substitution with Frank Myers replacing Peter Robson .
78.09
Alberto Eadie comes in with a late challenge on James Kitson. Alberto Eadie is shown the yellow card! James Kitson runs off the knock.
87.20
Frank Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Mccann. Ronnie Mccann threads a neat ball through to Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Bishop. Steven Bishop is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Anthony Tudor manages to keep it out.
89.01
Alan Sherwood barges into Billy Barrett. Alan Sherwood is given another warning by the referee! Billy Barrett hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Alberto Eadie passes the ball forward to Klas Nordahl. Klas Nordahl knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Myers.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Swansea City

Liverpool
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53%
47%
Play Area
30.1%
47%
22.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Angelo Zanotti of Swansea City

Match Ratings
1.Angelo Zanotti (GK)
9
2.Kemal Vernazza (DEF)
6
3.Peter Robson (DEF)
6
4.Jurek Kozminski (DEF)
6
5.Cosmin Van Vliet (DEF)
6
6.Ronnie Mccann (MID)
6
7.David Dodd (MID)
7
8.James Kitson (MID)
9
9.Harry Clarke (MID)
5
10.Steven Bishop (MID)
6
11.Wes Charlton (ATT)
6
 
12.Frank Myers (ATT)
6
13.Billy Barrett (MID)
6
14.Darren Delaney (DEF)
0

1.Anthony Tudor (GK)
7
2.Danny Laycock (DEF)
7
3.Lourenço Barajas (DEF)
6
4.Manny Chavarri (DEF)
7
5.Jody Davies (DEF)
6
6.Alberto Eadie (MID)yellow card
6
7.Alan Sherwood (MID)
6
8.Adam Rowett (MID)
7
9.Darren Coppinger (ATT)
6
10.Klas Nordahl (ATT)
6
11.Jose Fortes Molowny (ATT)
6
 
12.Jason Jobson (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Philips (MID)
0
14.Frank Sinclair (ATT)
7