Match Report
| Swansea City | Swansea City |  |  | Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United | ||||||||||||||||
| Matthew Rees | Matthew Rees | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Angelo Zanotti | A. Zanotti |  | 65 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Liam Waters | L. Waters | ||||||||
| Kemal Vernazza | K. Vernazza | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Mick Deane | M. Deane | |||||||||
| Brendan Pearce | B. Pearce | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Danny Greaves | D. Greaves | |||||||||
| Jurek Kozminski | J. Kozminski |  | 69 | D | | 4 | | | D | 65 | | Steve Fletcher | S. Fletcher | ||||||||
| Cosmin Van Vliet | C. Van Vliet |  | 62 | D | | 5 | | D | 65 | | Dave Murphy | D. Murphy | |||||||||
| Ronnie Mccann | R. Mccann | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Dean Rodgers | D. Rodgers | |||||||||
| David Dodd | D. Dodd | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Spencer Sherwood | S. Sherwood | |||||||||
| James Kitson | J. Kitson | | 73 | M | | 8 | | A | 72 | | Gilles Vieira | G. Vieira | |||||||||
| Harry Clarke | H. Clarke | | 63 | M | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Les Owen | L. Owen | |||||||||
| Steven Bishop | S. Bishop | | 64 | M | | 10 | | A | 68 |  | Julian Lopez | J. Lopez | |||||||||
| Wes Charlton | W. Charlton | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 |  | Matt Law | M. Law | |||||||||
| Frank Myers | F. Myers | | 63 | A | | 12 | | G | 66 | | Edward Batty | E. Batty | |||||||||
| George Gascoigne | G. Gascoigne | | 65 | M | | 13 | | M | 65 | | Oscar Martin | O. Martin | |||||||||
| Darren Delaney | D. Delaney | | 64 | D | | 14 | | M | 61 | | Ian Hurst | I. Hurst | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 17,497 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Philips.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Philips.
0.00
0-0Hartlepool United kick off and get the match underway!
4.23
0-0Kemal Vernazza sees space and advances. Kemal Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Bishop. Steven Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is deflected wide by Mick Deane.
5.35
0-0It's a corner kick. David Dodd kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Dean Rodgers reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
6.04
0-0James Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Wes Charlton controls it well on his chest. Wes Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Bishop. With a superhuman jump, Steven Bishop connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
8.37
0-0With great vision, James Kitson plays the ball forward to Steven Bishop. Steven Bishop knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Greaves.
14.51
Brendan Pearce threads the ball through to James Kitson. James Kitson advances with the ball. James Kitson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
15.35
Danny Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Sherwood. Spencer Sherwood kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hartlepool United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.09
0-0Jurek Kozminski flicks a high pass forward. James Kitson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Kitson chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Bishop. Steven Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton connects with a diving header. Liam Waters gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
22.50
Spencer Sherwood hits a low pass to Les Owen. Les Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Lopez. Some silky footwork from Julian Lopez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.43
0-0Spencer Sherwood clumsily knocks into Ronnie Mccann. The referee calls over Spencer Sherwood and warns him to calm down! Ronnie Mccann stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.00
Danny Greaves passes the ball forward to Dean Rodgers. Dean Rodgers plays the ball forward to Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.14
0-0Cosmin Van Vliet flicks a high pass forward. David Dodd controls it well on his chest. David Dodd takes it forward alone. David Dodd plays a scrappy one-two with Steven Bishop and stumbles forward towards the goal... Steve Fletcher clumsily knocks into David Dodd. David Dodd appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
38.14
James Kitson catches Dean Rodgers on the ankles. James Kitson is warned by the referee! Dean Rodgers stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.08
Spencer Sherwood comes in with a late challenge on James Kitson. The referee warns Spencer Sherwood again to calm down! James Kitson runs off the knock.
40.49
Steve Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Spencer Sherwood. Spencer Sherwood sees Julian Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Lopez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
42.32
0-0Dave Murphy clumsily knocks into Harry Clarke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harry Clarke runs off the knock.
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. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Swansea City kicking off!
47.54
Brendan Pearce runs forward with the ball. Brendan Pearce hits a low pass to Steven Bishop. Steven Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.42
Ronnie Mccann flicks a high pass forward to Steven Bishop who brings the ball under control. Steven Bishop shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
54.21
Spencer Sherwood decides to run forward with the ball. Spencer Sherwood shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
55.16
With great vision, Spencer Sherwood plays the ball forward to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.09
Spencer Sherwood threads a neat ball through to Les Owen. Les Owen tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Angelo Zanotti!
60.52
0-0Swansea City have made a substitution with George Gascoigne replacing David Dodd .
61.58
Seeing a gap ahead, George Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Waters who gathers it comfortably.
65.02
Spencer Sherwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira plays a one-two with Matt Law and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gilles Vieira provides some space. He shoots at goal. Angelo Zanotti gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
71.03
James Kitson threads a neat ball through to Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Bishop. Steven Bishop makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.54
Swansea City have made a substitution with Frank Myers replacing Brendan Pearce .
81.16
Ronnie Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Clarke. Harry Clarke makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
84.49
Spencer Sherwood makes a probing pass to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira shoots from distance but Angelo Zanotti is on top of it.
89.58
Spencer Sherwood clumsily knocks into James Kitson. The referee warns Spencer Sherwood yet again to calm down! James Kitson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Spencer Sherwood of Hartlepool United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Angelo Zanotti (GK)
8
2. Kemal Vernazza (DEF)
7
3. Brendan Pearce (DEF)
8
4. Jurek Kozminski (DEF)
6
5. Cosmin Van Vliet (DEF)
6
6. Ronnie Mccann (MID)
6
7. David Dodd (MID)
8
8. James Kitson (MID)
8
9. Harry Clarke (MID)
6
10. Steven Bishop (MID)
7
11. Wes Charlton (ATT)
7
12. Frank Myers (ATT)
6
13. George Gascoigne (MID)
6
14. Darren Delaney (DEF)
0
1. Liam Waters (GK)
6
2. Mick Deane (DEF)
6
3. Danny Greaves (DEF)
6
4. Steve Fletcher (DEF)
7
5. Dave Murphy (DEF)
5
6. Dean Rodgers (MID)
7
7. Spencer Sherwood (MID)
9
8. Gilles Vieira (ATT)
7
9. Les Owen (ATT)
6
10. Julian Lopez (ATT)
6
11. Matt Law (ATT)
6
12. Edward Batty (GK)
0
13. Oscar Martin (MID)
0
14. Ian Hurst (MID)
0