Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 2,975 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Swansea City and Cambridge United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Weir.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Swansea City and Cambridge United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Weir.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cambridge United kick off!
8.43
0-0Craig Patterson sees a break and surges forward. Craig Patterson cuts inside the box! Craig Patterson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Wayne White!
9.09
0-0Les Whelan darts forward. Les Whelan kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Winterburn. Lee Winterburn makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
10.20
Lee Winterburn makes a run forward as Marvin Mccann takes the throw-in. Lee Winterburn skillfully chests the ball down. Lee Winterburn kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente whips in a cross ball towards Craig Patterson. Craig Patterson makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.23
Lee Winterburn flicks a high pass forward to Dean Cole who brings the ball under control. Dean Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Winterburn. Lee Winterburn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.12
0-1James Brighton brings the ball forward. James Brighton knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Westwood. With a superhuman jump, Richard Westwood connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Westwood!
20.54
Marvin Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente whips in a cross ball towards Lee Winterburn. Lee Winterburn directs the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.14
0-1Matthew Barton barges into Craig Patterson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Patterson stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.22
Matthew Barton threads the ball through to Steve Williams. Steve Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.27
0-2Wayne White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Barton. Matthew Barton passes the ball forward to James Brighton. James Brighton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Phil Gardner who gathers it comfortably.
39.06
0-2Matthew Barton comes in with a late challenge on Craig Patterson. The referee brings Matthew Barton to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Patterson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.35
0-2Marvin Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Stone. Graham Stone whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vicente. Jose Fortes Vicente flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
0-2Marvin Mccann hacks Dion Sinclair from behind! The referee brings Marvin Mccann to one side and gives him a warning! Dion Sinclair runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Swansea City kick off the second half!
47.38
Steve Williams kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Westwood. Richard Westwood knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Oakley.
48.07
Lee Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Marvin Mccann. Marvin Mccann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Upson who gathers it comfortably.
51.48
Lee Winterburn comes in with a late challenge on James Brighton. Lee Winterburn is given a warning by the referee! James Brighton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.58
Matthew Barton threads the ball through to Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair runs straight at the defence! Dion Sinclair makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Phil Gardner.
57.57
0-2It's a corner kick. Steve Williams kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some good footwork from Matthew Barton provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
59.31
Tommy Fortune takes it forward alone. Tommy Fortune brings the ball forward. Tommy Fortune plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Williams and advances towards the goal... Tommy Fortune rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.51
Matthew Barton threads the ball through to Richard Westwood. Richard Westwood makes a probing pass between the defence to Jon Pearson. Jon Pearson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Phil Gardner had no chance!! Goal for Cambridge United!
69.12
Steve Williams threads a neat ball through to Richard Westwood. Richard Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Dion Sinclair collects the pass. Dion Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Jackson.
72.36
Les Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Richard Oakley collects the pass. Richard Oakley flicks a high pass forward. Craig Patterson collects the pass. Craig Patterson shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Aaron Upson with no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
75.30
With vision, James Brighton plays the ball forward to Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanley Maclean.
77.28
1-3Swansea City have made 3 substitutions with Kieron Gallagher replacing Richard Oakley, Robert Blake replacing James Jackson and Dean Carter replacing Dean Cole .
78.36
James Brighton passes the ball forward to Richard Westwood. Richard Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
83.40
Steve Williams knocks the ball forward to Richard Westwood. Richard Westwood lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Barton. Matthew Barton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Les Whelan clears it off the line with his head!
89.54
Steve Williams flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Sinclair. Dion Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Westwood. Richard Westwood makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
27.1%
47.1%
25.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Richard Westwood of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Phil Gardner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Les Whelan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stanley Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Jackson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lee Winterburn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marvin Mccann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig Patterson (MID) |  | 8 |
| 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. | Aaron Upson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Wayne White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ross Joachim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edward Lua-Lua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tommy Fortune (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Matthew Barton (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Steve Williams (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | James Brighton (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Richard Westwood (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Jon Pearson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Dion Sinclair (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ross Grantt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jody White (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlton Kerr (ATT) | 0 | |