Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 9,759 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.


0.00
Norwich City kick off!
6.03
Scott Joseph chips the ball to his team mate, David Godoy. David Godoy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.05
Adolfo Crespo flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Del Sol controls it well on his chest. Fernando Del Sol threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Saez. Some silky footwork from Alfredo Saez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
26.24
Wayne George hits it upfield. Hugo Ortiz knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ricardo Gainza is offside!
27.46
Adolfo Crespo passes the ball forward to Scott Joseph. Scott Joseph knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
30.38
Hugo Ortiz makes a simple pass to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.38
Stuart Greig flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ortiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Ortiz passes the ball forward but Ricardo Gainza is offside!
36.57
Stuart Greig hacks Scott Joseph from behind! Stuart Greig is given a warning by the referee! Scott Joseph hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.57
Sergio Averdijk barges into Tony Lacombe. Sergio Averdijk is shown the yellow card! Tony Lacombe stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.13
Azziz Casanova passes the ball forward to Alfredo Saez. Alfredo Saez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alfredo Saez knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Joseph. Scott Joseph connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.05
Scott Joseph sees a break and surges forward. Scott Joseph knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Marino.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Swansea City have changed their lineup with Nicolas Böhm replacing David Godoy. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. The Swansea City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Swansea City kick off!
48.16
Fernando Del Sol plays the ball forward to Alfredo Saez. Alfredo Saez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
49.50
Fernando Del Sol sees space and advances. Fernando Del Sol knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
51.46
Azziz Casanova sees Tony Lacombe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Lacombe makes a simple pass to Scott Joseph. Scott Joseph sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
53.40
Raul Dicara makes a simple pass to Fernando Del Sol. Fernando Del Sol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Saez. Alfredo Saez knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Joseph. Scott Joseph jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Adolfo Cortes. Excellent save.
61.30
Alfredo Saez sees Nicolas Böhm in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Böhm knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Joseph. Scott Joseph makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Marco Marino. Excellent block.
63.29
Paulo Semedo sees Alfredo Saez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Saez knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Böhm. Nicolas Böhm directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicolas Böhm!
67.16
Wayne George deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne George. Wayne George directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.16
Nicolas Böhm catches Stuart Greig on the ankles. The referee calls over Nicolas Böhm and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Greig runs off the knock.
72.25
Stuart Greig darts forward. Stuart Greig shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Oscar Santos!
73.09
Stuart Greig makes a probing pass to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza whips in a cross ball towards Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
77.47
Swansea City have made a substitution with Enrique Soler replacing Tony Lacombe .Norwich City have made a substitution with Jermaine Stone replacing Ricardo Gainza .
81.51
Azziz Casanova flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Del Sol who brings the ball under control. Fernando Del Sol brings the ball forward. Fernando Del Sol knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Will.
87.09
Adolfo Crespo knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Böhm. Nicolas Böhm knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Saez. Alfredo Saez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.6%
30.4%
Play Area
24.6%
50.7%
24.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wayne George of Norwich City

Match Ratings
1.Oscar Santos (GK)
7
2.Juan Pardo (DEF)
6
3.Paulo Semedo (DEF)
7
4.Azziz Casanova (DEF)
7
5.Raul Dicara (DEF)
6
6.Adolfo Crespo (MID)
7
7.Scott Joseph (MID)
7
8.Tony Lacombe (MID)
6
9.Fernando Del Sol (MID)
8
10.Alfredo Saez (ATT)
8
11.David Godoy (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicolas Böhm (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
13.Antonio Rego (MID)
0
14.Enrique Soler (MID)
6

1.Adolfo Cortes (GK)
7
2.Alexander Will (DEF)
6
3.Yacine Boucher (DEF)
6
4.Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
6
5.Marco Marino (DEF)
6
6.Sergio Averdijk (MID)yellow card
5
7.Stuart Greig (MID)
7
8.Wayne George (MID)goal scored
9
9.Hugo Ortiz (ATT)
7
10.Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
6
11.Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)
6
 
12.Nigel Kitson (GK)
0
13.Ledley Parker (GK)
0
14.Jermaine Stone (DEF)
6