Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 7,088 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.
The pitch is in great condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Swansea City kicking off!
3.58
0-0Richard Hulme hits a low pass to Craig Standing. Craig Standing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Jack but the linesman indicates offside!
4.49
0-0Linus Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres deftly passes the ball to Paul Mason, releasing him through on goal. Paul Mason takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.45
Richard Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Power. Richard Power directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.24
0-0Paul Mason flicks a high pass forward. Paul Bishop collects the pass. Paul Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Mervin Sharpe!
20.48
Linus Lindemann flicks a high pass forward to Paul Bishop who brings the ball under control. Paul Bishop deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Serrant but the linesman indicates offside!
21.43
Remco Veldman hits a low pass to Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.10
Edmundo Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Remco Veldman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Remco Veldman chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Ramirez but he's offside!
32.43
0-1Edmundo Carmona makes a simple pass to Paul Mason. Paul Mason threads a neat ball through to Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop runs straight at the defence! Paul Bishop rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Mervin Sharpe has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.07
Dominic Law decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Law threads a neat ball through to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant threads the ball through to Paul Bishop but he's offside!
44.05
Thierry Fowler makes a probing pass to John Gordon. John Gordon threads the ball through to Craig Standing but he's offside!
45.00
With some swift thinking, Alan Goldberg plays the ball forward to Craig Standing. Craig Standing threads a neat ball through to Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol City kick off!
47.48
Alan Goldberg brings the ball forward. Alan Goldberg kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Hulme. Richard Hulme tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
48.45
Robbie Hackworth makes a probing pass to Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.12
David Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Richard Hulme. Richard Hulme passes the ball forward to Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Jack and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Thierry Fowler provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
53.13
Jason Newby threads the ball through to Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler threads a neat ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
54.55
0-1Dominic Law receives the ball from a throw-in from Linus Lindemann. Dominic Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Ferguson.
59.21
Richard Power threads a neat ball through to Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.21
1-1Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Marco Bertotto replacing Juan Torres, Michael Naylor replacing Remco Veldman and Clive Blake replacing Dominic Law .
67.53
1-1Michael Naylor comes in with a late challenge on Thierry Fowler. The referee calls over Michael Naylor and shows him a yellow card! Thierry Fowler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.06
Edmundo Carmona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez passes the ball forward to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
72.49
Edmundo Carmona knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant cuts inside the box! Graham Serrant makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.06
Paul Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant plays a one-two with Michael Naylor and rushes in on goal... Graham Serrant makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.51
1-2Richard Power clumsily knocks into Linus Lindemann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Linus Lindemann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.11
Jason Newby threads a neat ball through to Richard Power. Richard Power plays the ball forward to Richard Hulme. Richard Hulme chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Jack. Some good footwork from Gavin Jack provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.10
Clive Blake runs forward with the ball. Clive Blake flicks a high pass forward. Paul Bishop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Bishop knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Graham Serrant is offside!
87.17
1-2John Gordon barges into Carlton Hibbs. The referee warns John Gordon to calm down! Carlton Hibbs stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mervin Sharpe (GK)
6
2. Robbie Hackworth (DEF)
6
3. David Ferguson (DEF)
6
4. Jason Newby (DEF)
6
5. Alan Goldberg (DEF)
6
6. Richard Hulme (MID)
6
7. Thierry Fowler (MID)
9
8. Richard Power (MID)
6
9. Gavin Jack (ATT)
6
10. Craig Standing (ATT)
6
11. John Gordon (ATT)
5
12. Luke Carragher (MID)
0
13. Jermaine Dublin (MID)
0
14. Alex Thomson (GK)
0
1. Aladino Maiuri (GK)
6
2. Dominic Law (DEF)
7
3. Edmundo Carmona (DEF)
8
4. Carlton Hibbs (DEF)
6
5. Linus Lindemann (MID)
7
6. Remco Veldman (MID)
6
7. Pablo Ramirez (MID)
6
8. Paul Mason (MID)
7
9. Juan Torres (ATT)
6
10. Graham Serrant (ATT)
9
11. Paul Bishop (ATT)
9
12. Marco Bertotto (ATT)
6
13. Michael Naylor (MID)
6
14. Clive Blake (DEF)
6