Match Report


Swansea CitySwansea City     RochdaleRochdale
Andy CoxAndy Cox Nicholas Broad Nicholas Broad
Gerson RichardsonG. Richardson83
G
1
G
61Billy MurphyB. Murphy
Diogo NunesD. Nunes87
D
2
D
72Richard SummerbellR. Summerbell
Dietmar EngelsD. Engels74
D
captain3
D
71Dennis HasselbainkD. Hasselbaink
Romarin JobR. Job83
D
4
D
62George BoydG. Boyd
Mohammed AmoahM. Amoah75
D
5
M
66Terry KoncheskyT. Konchesky
Saliou GnanhouanS. Gnanhouan81
M
6
M
68Christina VilatteC. Vilatte
Dominic DalglishD. Dalglish78
M
7captain
M
66Trevor LockleyT. Lockley
Alberto AndresA. Andres84
M
8
M
67Peter CasciniP. Cascini
Runar NormannR. Normann80
A
9
A
70Jo‘l FischerJ. Fischer
Giuseppe CenturioniG. Centurioni89
A
10
A
66Oscar FerrerO. Ferrer
Anthony AdamsA. Adams71
A
11
A
73Bart SluiterB. Sluiter
 
Jean-Sebastien FerhaouiJ. Ferhaoui80
M
12
D
45Nigel RowettN. Rowett
Kubilay SükürK. Sükür78
M
13
M
58Luke HarleyL. Harley
Alberto BarrosA. Barros77
M
14
A
64Des BloomerD. Bloomer

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Rochdale. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Thatcher.


0.00
Swansea City kick off and get the first half underway!
3.37
Trevor Lockley sees space and advances. Trevor Lockley shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
4.37
Romarin Job makes a strong solo run forward. Romarin Job flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Adams collects the pass. Anthony Adams tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
6.56
Dominic Dalglish plays the ball forward to Anthony Adams. Anthony Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Murphy who gathers it comfortably.
8.22
Saliou Gnanhouan flicks the ball to his team mate, Runar Normann. Runar Normann tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
10.29
With imagination, Romarin Job plays the ball forward to Dominic Dalglish. Dominic Dalglish plays the ball forward to Runar Normann. Runar Normann skips past George Boyd! Runar Normann comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Billy Murphy gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
16.17
Dominic Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni skips past Dennis Hasselbaink! Giuseppe Centurioni shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.02
Romarin Job kicks a strong pass forward to Saliou Gnanhouan. Saliou Gnanhouan flicks a high pass forward. Giuseppe Centurioni controls it well on his chest. Giuseppe Centurioni lofts in a cross ball towards Runar Normann. Runar Normann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
22.48
Alberto Andres threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Summerbell.
27.49
Romarin Job passes the ball forward to Alberto Andres. Alberto Andres flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Adams controls it well on his chest. Anthony Adams shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.45
Christina Vilatte makes a simple pass to Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter advances inside the box! Bart Sluiter tries a spectacular strike but somehow Gerson Richardson manages to keep it out.
40.39
Without breaking stride, Saliou Gnanhouan plays the ball forward to Anthony Adams. Anthony Adams shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Billy Murphy!
42.23
Terry Konchesky threads a neat ball through to Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer whips in a cross ball towards Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Trevor Lockley flicks a high pass forward to Jo‘l Fischer who brings the ball under control. Jo‘l Fischer rushes past Diogo Nunes! Jo‘l Fischer shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale get the second half underway!
59.51
Mohammed Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Andres. Alberto Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Runar Normann. Runar Normann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Murphy who gathers it comfortably.
61.00
Mohammed Amoah passes the ball forward to Saliou Gnanhouan. Saliou Gnanhouan sees a break and surges forward. Saliou Gnanhouan knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Adams. With a superhuman jump, Anthony Adams connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Richard Summerbell is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
65.40
Romarin Job hits a low pass to Alberto Andres. Alberto Andres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni plays the ball forward to Anthony Adams who has made a great run into the box. Anthony Adams shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.40
Saliou Gnanhouan advances with the ball. Saliou Gnanhouan knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Swansea City!
71.03
Terry Konchesky chips the ball to his team mate, Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
73.01
Dennis Hasselbaink flicks a high pass forward. Christina Vilatte controls it well on his chest. Christina Vilatte threads the ball through to Jo‘l Fischer. Jo‘l Fischer shoots from 25 yards. Gerson Richardson comfortably gets down and covers it.
79.34
Romarin Job makes a simple pass to Saliou Gnanhouan. Saliou Gnanhouan passes the ball forward to Anthony Adams. Anthony Adams tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Billy Murphy!
81.38
Dominic Dalglish clumsily knocks into Christina Vilatte. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christina Vilatte grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.26
Terry Konchesky sees space and advances. Terry Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Gerson Richardson had no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
89.21
Trevor Lockley sees a break and surges forward. Trevor Lockley runs straight at the defence! Trevor Lockley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rochdale!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Swansea City

Rochdale
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.7%
39.3%
Play Area
29.8%
44%
26.2%

Scorers
Giuseppe Centurioni 16, 66
Anthony Adams 27
Bart Sluiter 83
Trevor Lockley 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giuseppe Centurioni of Swansea City

Match Ratings