Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Chester City. A crowd of 20,518 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Chester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Vassell.
The pitch is in great condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Chester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Vassell.
0.00
0-0Chester City start the match!
3.09
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Marcel Hersi plays the ball forward to Jos Van Der Doelen. Jos Van Der Doelen makes an attacking run forward. Jos Van Der Doelen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Mendez.
6.13
0-0Marc Laursen knocks the ball forward to Takis Venizelos. Takis Venizelos knocks the ball forward, putting Silvain Van Den Herik through on goal. Some good footwork from Silvain Van Den Herik provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
8.50
1-0Marcel Hersi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Evers. Erwin Evers passes the ball forward to Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Splinter. Roberto Splinter whips the ball goalwards with his head. Alfred Skora is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.19
1-0Mike Gronkjaer catches ƒtienne Arveladze on the ankles. Mike Gronkjaer is warned by the referee! ƒtienne Arveladze hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.41
Luke Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.29
1-0Marc Laursen plays the ball forward to ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze puts a great ball through. Silvain Van Den Herik runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.29
Gharib Elhamdaoui flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Sullivan. Andy Sullivan threads the ball through to Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Stone who gathers it comfortably.
30.36
Luke Bowyer knocks the ball forward to Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.03
1-0Gharib Elhamdaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Laursen. Marc Laursen kicks a strong pass forward to ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Carl Stone. Excellent save.
33.28
Mike Gronkjaer threads a neat ball through to Jos Van Der Doelen. Jos Van Der Doelen kicks a strong pass forward to Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.22
Mario van Dam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Splinter. Roberto Splinter tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
42.12
Andy Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Dave Mendez plays the ball forward to Marc Laursen. Marc Laursen threads a neat ball through to ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Hersi.
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. Chester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Swansea City kick off and get the second half underway!
51.27
1-0Mario van Dam clumsily knocks into Andy Sullivan. The referee calls over Mario van Dam and warns him to calm down! Andy Sullivan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.16
Luke Bowyer hits a low pass to Roberto Splinter. Roberto Splinter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gharib Elhamdaoui.
55.51
Gharib Elhamdaoui flicks a high ball forward to Henning Flo who takes it down. Henning Flo flicks a high ball forward to Takis Venizelos who takes it down. Takis Venizelos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Carl Stone gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
59.51
1-0Chester City are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
60.27
1-0Chester City have made a substitution with Roberto Ferreira replacing Marc Laursen .
65.51
Luke Bowyer sees Don Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Gallacher shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
66.51
Andy Sullivan makes an attacking run forward. Andy Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Stone who gathers it comfortably.
67.16
Dave Mendez advances with the ball. Dave Mendez sees Silvain Van Den Herik in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvain Van Den Herik knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Stone who gathers it comfortably.
72.09
With great vision, Mike Gronkjaer plays the ball forward to Luke Bowyer. Luke Bowyer kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Splinter. Roberto Splinter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.51
Ramiro Rico catches Takis Venizelos on the ankles. The referee calls over Ramiro Rico and warns him to calm down! Takis Venizelos runs off the knock.
77.39
George De Romijn takes it forward alone. George De Romijn darts forward. George De Romijn lofts in a cross ball towards Takis Venizelos. Takis Venizelos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Carl Stone.
78.12
Roberto Ferreira makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Ferreira makes a probing pass to Takis Venizelos but he's offside!
79.17
Marc Rommedahl knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Carl Stone is on top of it.
81.20
Andy Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik passes the ball forward but ƒtienne Arveladze is offside!
84.28
Roberto Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik knocks in a cross ball towards Takis Venizelos. Takis Venizelos flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
87.19
Marc Rommedahl makes a simple pass to ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ramiro Rico.
90.00
Marc Rommedahl makes a simple pass to Silvain Van Den Herik. Silvain Van Den Herik whips in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Splinter of Swansea City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Stone (GK)
9
2. Ramiro Rico (DEF)
5
3. Mike Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
4. Marcel Hersi (DEF)
6
5. Graeme Konchesky (DEF)
6
6. Mario van Dam (MID)
6
7. Erwin Evers (MID)
6
8. Luke Bowyer (MID)
8
9. Jos Van Der Doelen (MID)
7
10. Don Gallacher (ATT)
7
11. Roberto Splinter (ATT)
9
12. Brian Cope (DEF)
0
13. Sol Batty (MID)
0
14. Sebastiano Maccarone (ATT)
0
1. Alfred Skora (GK)
6
2. Dave Mendez (DEF)
7
3. George De Romijn (DEF)
8
4. Gharib Elhamdaoui (DEF)
7
5. Marc Rommedahl (MID)
6
6. Marc Laursen (MID)
7
7. Andy Sullivan (MID)
7
8. Henning Flo (MID)
6
9. ƒtienne Arveladze (ATT)
6
10. Silvain Van Den Herik (ATT)
6
11. Takis Venizelos (ATT)
7
12. Seth Summerbell (DEF)
0
13. Roberto Ferreira (MID)
7
14. Eddie Standing (ATT)
0