Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 20,128 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Crystal Palace and Swansea City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Crystal Palace and Swansea City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
0.00
Swansea City kick off the first half!
2.54
Adolfo Crespo threads a neat ball through to Fernando Mario Brocard. Fernando Mario Brocard whips in a cross ball towards David Godoy. David Godoy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.50
Adolfo Crespo clumsily knocks into Robert Valéry. Adolfo Crespo is given a warning by the referee! Robert Valéry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.28
Wagneau Bourgois makes a probing pass to Marcel Birnbaum. Marcel Birnbaum flicks the ball to his team mate, Shota Hill. Shota Hill whips in a cross ball towards Ighli Cucciari. Ighli Cucciari outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Oscar Santos with no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
12.01
Alec Booth flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Moreno who takes it down. Hugo Moreno flicks a high pass forward to Robert Valéry who brings the ball under control. Robert Valéry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Oscar Santos. Excellent save.
14.23
Tony Lacombe decides to run forward with the ball. Tony Lacombe threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Crespo. Adolfo Crespo shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
16.00
Roberto Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shota Hill. Shota Hill shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Oscar Santos.
17.24
Marcel Birnbaum takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Tony Lacombe gets to the ball and clears it up field.
20.13
Wagneau Bourgois threads a neat ball through to Jose Caballero. Jose Caballero makes a probing pass to Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry whips in a cross ball towards Ighli Cucciari. Ighli Cucciari makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.48
Hugo Moreno threads a neat ball through to Ighli Cucciari. Ighli Cucciari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Santos who gathers it comfortably.
28.56
Glenn Hendriks threads a neat ball through to Scott Joseph. Scott Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Tony Lacombe collects the pass. Tony Lacombe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.35
Tony Lacombe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Brocard. Fernando Mario Brocard shoots from 20 yards but somehow Youssouf Olivier Sié manages to keep it out.
32.33
Tony Lacombe darts forward. Tony Lacombe finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
33.16
Alec Booth threads a neat ball through to Shota Hill. Shota Hill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Quaresma laces a weighted ball forward to Shota Hill. Shota Hill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Glenn Hendriks.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace have changed their lineup with Hryhoriy Oliynyk replacing Shota Hill. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. The Swansea City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Crystal Palace kicking off!
49.25
Hryhoriy Oliynyk threads the ball through to Marcel Birnbaum. Marcel Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball towards Ighli Cucciari. Ighli Cucciari is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ighli Cucciari! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Italian!
53.52
Alec Booth sees Wagneau Bourgois in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wagneau Bourgois flicks a high pass forward. Robert Valéry controls it well on his chest. Robert Valéry threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Hryhoriy Oliynyk provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.31
Glenn Hendriks makes a simple pass to Fernando Mario Brocard. Fernando Mario Brocard knocks the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Mareggini. Lamberto Mareggini shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.58
Scott Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Mario Brocard. Fernando Mario Brocard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
61.12
Marcel Birnbaum sees Sylvain Jeffers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards Hryhoriy Oliynyk. Hryhoriy Oliynyk connects with a diving header. Oscar Santos comfortably picks it out of the air!
63.09
Scott Joseph sees David Godoy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Godoy shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
66.29
Jose Caballero flicks a high pass forward to Hryhoriy Oliynyk who brings the ball neatly under control. Hryhoriy Oliynyk knocks in a cross ball towards Ighli Cucciari. Ighli Cucciari beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.04
Tony Lacombe barges into Alec Booth. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.31
With great vision, Marcel Birnbaum plays the ball forward to Ighli Cucciari. Ighli Cucciari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.30
Scott Joseph runs forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Joseph plays the ball forward to Fernando Mario Brocard. Fernando Mario Brocard sees David Godoy just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. David Godoy side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
78.10
Glenn Hendriks flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Soler collects the pass. Enrique Soler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Soler shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Youssouf Olivier Sié. What a great pair of hands!
79.48
David Godoy comes in with a late challenge on Sylvain Jeffers. The referee calls over David Godoy and shows him a yellow card! Sylvain Jeffers runs off the knock.
83.22
Marcel Birnbaum threads a neat ball through to Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry whips in a cross ball towards Ighli Cucciari. With a superhuman jump, Ighli Cucciari connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Oscar Santos.
84.13
Corner kick to Crystal Palace. Hugo Moreno chips it out wide. Tony Lacombe jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
85.45
Marcel Birnbaum passes the ball forward to Ighli Cucciari. Ighli Cucciari knocks in a cross ball towards Hryhoriy Oliynyk. Hryhoriy Oliynyk connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Alec Booth darts forward. Alec Booth makes a probing pass to Hryhoriy Oliynyk. Hryhoriy Oliynyk knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry powers a header at goal but is denied by Oscar Santos. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
11
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
25%
43.8%
31.2%
Scorers
| Ighli Cucciari 9, 20, 49, 66 Hryhoriy Oliynyk 54, 85 | David Godoy 3 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ighli Cucciari of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Youssouf Olivier Sié (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alec Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wagneau Bourgois (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcel Birnbaum (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sylvain Jeffers (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Caballero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Shota Hill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Robert Valéry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ighli Cucciari (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Sebastian Segarra (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin McGrory (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hryhoriy Oliynyk (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 1. | Oscar Santos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Glenn Hendriks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Pardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Azziz Casanova (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Crespo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Joseph (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tony Lacombe (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Enrique Soler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fernando Mario Brocard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Godoy (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 6 |
| 11. | Lamberto Mareggini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicolas Böhm (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tim Mendez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Raul Dicara (DEF) | 0 | |















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