Match Report


Swansea CitySwansea City     Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Phil GardnerP. Gardner47
G
1
G
44Stanley MayS. May
Richard OakleyR. Oakley52
D
2
D
59Clive BeresfordC. Beresford
Les WhelanL. Whelan48
D
3captain
D
50Adam GordonA. Gordon
Stanley MacleanS. Maclean47
D
4
D
46Danny PhilipsD. Philips
James JacksonJ. Jackson40
D
5
D
39Leon TaylorL. Taylor
Lee WinterburnL. Winterburn53
M
captain6
D
38Billy BoltonB. Bolton
Marvin MccannM. Mccann46
M
7
M
64Wes HackworthW. Hackworth
Craig PattersonC. Patterson42
M
8
M
55Daniele WalkerD. Walker
Jose Fortes VicenteJ. Vicente57
A
9
M
44Seth DublinS. Dublin
Dean ColeD. Cole48
A
10
A
61Danny GreenD. Green
Graham StoneG. Stone41
A
11
A
59Craig GordonC. Gordon
 
Kieron GallagherK. Gallagher42
M
12
A
49Colin GilchristC. Gilchrist
Robert BlakeR. Blake42
M
13
A
46Fredrik DublinF. Dublin
Dean CarterD. Carter40
D
14
M
41Alfred WhiteA. White

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 2,933 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nicholas Greaves.


0.00
The first half starts with Swansea City kicking off!
2.05
Graham Stone barges into Danny Philips. Graham Stone is given a warning by the referee! Danny Philips runs off the knock.
6.31
With wonderful vision, Danny Green plays the ball forward to Seth Dublin. Seth Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Phil Gardner who gathers it comfortably.
18.38
Lee Winterburn chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Patterson. Craig Patterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Stone. Graham Stone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stanley May who gathers it comfortably.
36.47
Daniele Walker sees Danny Green in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Green shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Phil Gardner had no chance!! Goal for Peterborough United!
40.57
Craig Gordon catches Les Whelan on the ankles. The referee warns Craig Gordon to calm down! Les Whelan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.57
Swansea City are keeping most of the possession.
44.32
Clive Beresford receives the ball from a throw-in from Wes Hackworth. Clive Beresford makes a simple pass to Wes Hackworth. Wes Hackworth flicks a high pass forward to Danny Green who brings the ball under control. Danny Green knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Peterborough United kick off!
47.16
Seth Dublin threads a neat ball through to Daniele Walker. Daniele Walker shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Phil Gardner.
48.03
It's a corner kick. Wes Hackworth kicks a low ball out wide. Some good footwork from Clive Beresford provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
51.57
Craig Patterson chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Mccann. With a delightful solo run, Marvin Mccann stretches the opposition's defence. Marvin Mccann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniele Walker.
57.05
Without breaking stride, Daniele Walker plays the ball forward to Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Jackson.
59.46
Les Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Jackson. James Jackson chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Cole. Dean Cole knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Vicente but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.09
Daniele Walker sees Craig Gordon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Gordon plays a one-two with Danny Green and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Craig Gordon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.22
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.03
Les Whelan sees a break and surges forward. Les Whelan plays a one-two with Jose Fortes Vicente and advances towards the goal... Les Whelan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
71.03
Marvin Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Winterburn. Lee Winterburn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stanley May who gathers it comfortably.
73.47
Craig Gordon hacks Stanley Maclean from behind! The referee brings Craig Gordon to one side and gives him another warning! Stanley Maclean gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.37
Danny Philips flicks a high pass forward. Craig Gordon collects the pass. Craig Gordon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Oakley.
77.31
Swansea City have made 3 substitutions with Kieron Gallagher replacing Richard Oakley, Robert Blake replacing James Jackson and Dean Carter replacing Dean Cole .
78.37
Lee Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Graham Stone. Graham Stone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Taylor.
81.06
Marvin Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Carter. Dean Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Marvin Mccann plays the ball forward to Craig Patterson. Craig Patterson threads a neat ball through to Dean Carter. Dean Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Swansea City

Peterborough United
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
34.3%
45.7%
20%

Scorers
Danny Green 36
Craig Gordon 44, 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Green of Peterborough United

Match Ratings
1.Phil Gardner (GK)
6
2.Richard Oakley (DEF)
6
3.Les Whelan (DEF)
7
4.Stanley Maclean (DEF)
6
5.James Jackson (DEF)
6
6.Lee Winterburn (MID)
6
7.Marvin Mccann (MID)
7
8.Craig Patterson (MID)
6
9.Jose Fortes Vicente (ATT)
6
10.Dean Cole (ATT)
6
11.Graham Stone (ATT)
6
 
12.Kieron Gallagher (MID)
6
13.Robert Blake (MID)
6
14.Dean Carter (DEF)
6

1.Stanley May (GK)
6
2.Clive Beresford (DEF)
6
3.Adam Gordon (DEF)
6
4.Danny Philips (DEF)
6
5.Leon Taylor (DEF)
6
6.Billy Bolton (DEF)
6
7.Wes Hackworth (MID)
6
8.Daniele Walker (MID)
7
9.Seth Dublin (MID)
6
10.Danny Green (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Craig Gordon (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Colin Gilchrist (ATT)
0
13.Fredrik Dublin (ATT)
0
14.Alfred White (MID)
0