Match Report


Swansea CitySwansea City     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Steven BellSteven Bell Stanis B Stanis B
Oscar SantosO. Santos69
G
1
G
67Mike WinterburnM. Winterburn
Leonardo ReyesL. Reyes67
D
2
D
62Ighli ParisI. Paris
Juan PardoJ. Pardo71
D
3
D
48Chris EhioguC. Ehiogu
Raul DicaraR. Dicara68
D
4
D
38Dale EadieD. Eadie
Azziz CasanovaA. Casanova68
D
5
D
58Adam FroggattA. Froggatt
Paulo SemedoP. Semedo68
D
6
M
62Mansour VencelM. Vencel
Scott JosephS. Joseph72
M
captain7captain
M
41Callum McinnesC. Mcinnes
Tony LacombeT. Lacombe72
M
8
M
47Alex JamesA. James
David GodoyD. Godoy74
A
9
A
42Trevor MckayT. Mckay
Fernando Mario BrocardF. Brocard75
A
10
A
42Jason TaylorJ. Taylor
Nicolas BöhmN. Böhm70
A
11
A
39Seth RizaS. Riza
 
Dennis GrayD. Gray61
D
12
A
52Phil ImpeyP. Impey
Enrique SolerE. Soler67
M
13
D
69Stuart SmithS. Smith
Alfredo SaezA. Saez74
A
14
M
33Tommy ThomsonT. Thomson

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Leeds United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Swansea City and Leeds United are lined up in a 5-2-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.


0.00
The first half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
3.52
Mansour Vencel comes in with a late challenge on Tony Lacombe. The referee calls over Mansour Vencel and shows him a yellow card! Tony Lacombe runs off the knock.
4.10
Azziz Casanova makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Godoy. David Godoy knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Scott Joseph is offside!
8.18
Leonardo Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Lacombe. Tony Lacombe passes the ball forward to David Godoy. David Godoy lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Brocard. Fernando Mario Brocard knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Mike Winterburn has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.45
Juan Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Böhm collects the pass. Nicolas Böhm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Lacombe. Tony Lacombe hits a low pass to Scott Joseph. Scott Joseph rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
16.31
With great vision, Azziz Casanova plays the ball forward to Fernando Mario Brocard. Fernando Mario Brocard shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Mike Winterburn. What a save!
20.56
With some swift thinking, Scott Joseph plays the ball forward to David Godoy. David Godoy finds some space and shoots from distance but Mike Winterburn is on top of it.
21.08
Callum Mcinnes makes a beautiful solo run. Callum Mcinnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Oscar Santos manages to gather it easily.
22.57
David Godoy flicks a high pass forward to Tony Lacombe who brings the ball under control. Tony Lacombe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.18
Tony Lacombe clumsily knocks into Alex James. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex James grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.42
Scott Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Tony Lacombe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Lacombe tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.27
Nicolas Böhm hits a low pass to Fernando Mario Brocard. Fernando Mario Brocard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Winterburn who gathers it comfortably.
32.20
Ighli Paris flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Mcinnes. Callum Mcinnes picks a pass forward to Jason Taylor. Jason Taylor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Azziz Casanova.
33.35
Juan Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, David Godoy. David Godoy knocks the ball forward to Fernando Mario Brocard but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.03
Tony Lacombe makes a beautiful solo run. Tony Lacombe whips in a cross ball towards David Godoy. David Godoy outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Mike Winterburn gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
42.04
Juan Pardo flicks a high ball forward to Tony Lacombe who takes it down. Tony Lacombe makes an attacking run forward. Tony Lacombe advances inside the box! Tony Lacombe shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Tony Lacombe hits a low pass to Scott Joseph. Scott Joseph plays a scrappy one-two with Tony Lacombe and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Joseph makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Mike Winterburn manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Swansea City start the second half!
47.28
Alex James catches Azziz Casanova on the ankles. The referee warns Alex James to calm down! Azziz Casanova hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.35
Mansour Vencel hacks Scott Joseph from behind! Mansour Vencel is warned by the referee! Scott Joseph stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.35
Free kick to Swansea City just outside the area...
49.40
Nicolas Böhm calmly steps up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
53.33
Tony Lacombe barges into Callum Mcinnes. Tony Lacombe is warned by the referee! Callum Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.15
Fernando Mario Brocard flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Böhm collects the pass. Nicolas Böhm whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Brocard. Fernando Mario Brocard makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.32
Juan Pardo threads the ball through to Scott Joseph. Scott Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Böhm. Nicolas Böhm beats his man to it with a header. The keeper, Mike Winterburn, sees it late!! Goal for Swansea City!
63.01
With some swift thinking, Tony Lacombe plays the ball forward to Scott Joseph. Scott Joseph lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Böhm. Nicolas Böhm knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.43
Tony Lacombe sees space and advances. Tony Lacombe knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Böhm. Nicolas Böhm makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
72.22
Azziz Casanova flicks a high pass forward to Tony Lacombe who brings the ball under control. Tony Lacombe knocks the ball forward to Scott Joseph. Scott Joseph controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Mike Winterburn is on top of it.
73.40
Tony Lacombe flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Joseph. Scott Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Brocard. Fernando Mario Brocard directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fernando Mario Brocard scores for Swansea City!!
78.56
Alex James decides to run forward with the ball. Alex James knocks the ball forward, putting Jason Taylor through on goal. Jason Taylor side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Oscar Santos manages to keep it out.
83.03
Azziz Casanova hits a low pass to Scott Joseph. Scott Joseph deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Lacombe. Tony Lacombe knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Böhm. Nicolas Böhm gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Swansea City

Leeds United
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
13
2
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
74%
26%
Play Area
16.4%
46.6%
37%

Scorers
Fernando Mario Brocard 8, 73
Tony Lacombe 26, 42
Nicolas Böhm 60, 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tony Lacombe of Swansea City

Match Ratings
1.Oscar Santos (GK)
6
2.Leonardo Reyes (DEF)
6
3.Juan Pardo (DEF)
6
4.Raul Dicara (DEF)
6
5.Azziz Casanova (DEF)
6
6.Paulo Semedo (DEF)
6
7.Scott Joseph (MID)
7
8.Tony Lacombe (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
9.David Godoy (ATT)
6
10.Fernando Mario Brocard (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Nicolas Böhm (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Dennis Gray (DEF)
0
13.Enrique Soler (MID)
0
14.Alfredo Saez (ATT)
0

1.Mike Winterburn (GK)
7
2.Ighli Paris (DEF)
6
3.Chris Ehiogu (DEF)
6
4.Dale Eadie (DEF)
6
5.Adam Froggatt (DEF)
6
6.Mansour Vencel (MID)yellow card
5
7.Callum Mcinnes (MID)
6
8.Alex James (MID)
6
9.Trevor Mckay (ATT)
6
10.Jason Taylor (ATT)
6
11.Seth Riza (ATT)
6
 
12.Phil Impey (ATT)
0
13.Stuart Smith (DEF)
0
14.Tommy Thomson (MID)
0