Match Report
| Swansea City | Swansea City |  |  | Everton | Everton | ||||||||||||||||
| Jack Hadziabdic | Jack Hadziabdic | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Carl Stone | C. Stone |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 79 |  | Krunoslav Gorgone | K. Gorgone | |||||||||
| Brian Cope | B. Cope | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 | | Les Lisbie | L. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Ramiro Rico | R. Rico |  | 75 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 |  | Richard Hopkin | R. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Marcel Hersi | M. Hersi |  | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Gavin Merson | G. Merson | |||||||||
| Graeme Konchesky | G. Konchesky | | 68 | D | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Billy Newton | B. Newton | |||||||||
| Erwin Evers | E. Evers | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Danny Mendonca | D. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Mario van Dam | M. van Dam | | 76 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 65 | | Simon Robson | S. Robson | |||||||
| Luke Bowyer | L. Bowyer | | 75 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Max Sharpe | M. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Don Gallacher | D. Gallacher | | 72 | A | | 9 | | M | 64 | | Steve Dyer | S. Dyer | |||||||||
| Quim Veloso | Q. Veloso |  | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 |  | Marcel Kurth | M. Kurth | |||||||||
| Roberto Splinter | R. Splinter | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | John Sullivan | J. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Mike Gronkjaer | M. Gronkjaer | | 69 | D | | 12 | | A | 69 |  | Leonardo Lorenzo | L. Lorenzo | |||||||||
| Sebastiano Maccarone | S. Maccarone |  | 61 | A | | 13 | | G | 68 | | Gary McGrory | G. McGrory | |||||||||
| Jos Van Der Doelen | J. Van Der Doelen | | 67 | M | | 14 | | M | 64 | | James Mckay | J. Mckay | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Everton. A crowd of 19,055 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Sinclair.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Sinclair.
0.00
0-0Swansea City start the match!
3.16
0-0Simon Robson sees John Sullivan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Sullivan shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.01
0-0Erwin Evers sees Don Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Roberto Splinter but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.45
0-0Mario van Dam flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Splinter who brings the ball under control. Roberto Splinter shoots from outside the area but somehow Krunoslav Gorgone manages to keep it out.
14.46
0-0Max Sharpe knocks the ball forward to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Cope.
16.24
0-0Quim Veloso barges into Les Lisbie. The referee warns Quim Veloso to calm down! Les Lisbie runs off the knock.
18.34
Mario van Dam threads a neat ball through to Quim Veloso. Quim Veloso shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.06
With a delightful solo run, Erwin Evers stretches the opposition's defence. Erwin Evers plays a one-two with Roberto Splinter and advances towards the goal... Erwin Evers cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
24.18
Les Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Danny Mendonca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Mendonca flicks a high ball forward to John Sullivan who takes it down. John Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
26.06
0-0Max Sharpe clumsily knocks into Mario van Dam. Max Sharpe is shown the yellow card! Mario van Dam runs off the knock.
32.52
Danny Mendonca flicks the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Carl Stone. Excellent save.
44.47
Graeme Konchesky knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Evers. Erwin Evers passes the ball forward to Quim Veloso. Quim Veloso tries a spectacular long range effort but Krunoslav Gorgone is on top of it.
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. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Everton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Everton kicking off!
48.22
Ramiro Rico flicks a high pass forward. Luke Bowyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luke Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Splinter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Splinter cuts inside the box! Roberto Splinter strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
57.58
0-0Brian Cope sees Luke Bowyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Bowyer darts forward. Luke Bowyer lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Splinter. Roberto Splinter beats his man to it with a header. Fantastic reactions from Richard Hopkin blocks the shot!
59.32
Erwin Evers flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Veloso. Quim Veloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Krunoslav Gorgone easily smothers it!
60.41
0-0Swansea City have made a substitution with Jos Van Der Doelen replacing Quim Veloso .
61.47
Erwin Evers hacks Max Sharpe from behind! Erwin Evers is warned by the referee! Max Sharpe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.13
Brian Cope flicks a high pass forward. Mario van Dam controls it well on his chest. Mario van Dam sees Don Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Gallacher passes the ball forward but Jos Van Der Doelen is offside!
69.20
Marcel Hersi advances with the ball. Without breaking stride, Marcel Hersi plays the ball forward to Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
72.18
1-0Mario van Dam flicks a high pass forward to Don Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Don Gallacher knocks the ball forward, putting Jos Van Der Doelen through on goal. Some silky footwork from Jos Van Der Doelen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Krunoslav Gorgone had no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
78.24
Danny Mendonca catches Luke Bowyer on the ankles. Danny Mendonca is warned by the referee! Luke Bowyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.01
Graeme Konchesky sees space and advances. Graeme Konchesky knocks the ball forward to Roberto Splinter. Roberto Splinter threads the ball through to Jos Van Der Doelen but he's offside!
81.11
Mario van Dam flicks a high pass forward to Don Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Don Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Splinter. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Splinter connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
89.49
Marcel Hersi flicks a high pass forward. Luke Bowyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luke Bowyer knocks the ball forward to Roberto Splinter. Roberto Splinter passes the ball forward but Jos Van Der Doelen is offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.4%
31.6%
Play Area
21.1%
46.1%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Krunoslav Gorgone of Everton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Stone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Brian Cope (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ramiro Rico (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marcel Hersi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Graeme Konchesky (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Erwin Evers (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Mario van Dam (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luke Bowyer (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Don Gallacher (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Quim Veloso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Splinter (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Mike Gronkjaer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastiano Maccarone (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jos Van Der Doelen (MID) |  | 8 |
| 1. | Krunoslav Gorgone (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Les Lisbie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Merson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Newton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danny Mendonca (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Max Sharpe (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Steve Dyer (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcel Kurth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | John Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Lorenzo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gary McGrory (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | James Mckay (MID) | 0 | |