Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Watford. A crowd of 17,224 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Swansea City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Swansea City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Watford start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.10
0-0Jeremy Aubanel threads the ball through to Leonardo Espinoza. Leonardo Espinoza goes all the way! Leonardo Espinoza rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jeffery Russell.
3.52
0-0Jeremy Aubanel hacks Ivan Bergkamp from behind! Jeremy Aubanel is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Bergkamp runs off the knock.
4.51
0-0Jeremy Aubanel chips the ball to his team mate, Salomon Wome. Salomon Wome knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mile Bosnich.
8.41
0-0Ronnie Schouten flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bergkamp. Ivan Bergkamp makes a simple pass to Youssef El Brazi. Youssef El Brazi shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.49
Jeremy Aubanel knocks the ball to his team mate, Salomon Wome. Salomon Wome shoots from outside the area. Jeffery Russell easily smothers it.
15.19
0-0Ivan Bergkamp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef El Brazi. Youssef El Brazi passes the ball forward but Stephan Gyan is offside!
16.05
Stefan Fidatof knocks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Frei. Pascal Frei knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Gyan. Stephan Gyan kicks a strong pass forward to Youssef El Brazi but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.03
0-0Igor Kolyvanov comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Bergkamp. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivan Bergkamp stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.28
1-0Jeremy Aubanel chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Espinoza. Leonardo Espinoza knocks the ball forward to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.22
Luiz Gustavo Siviglia decides to run forward with the ball. Luiz Gustavo Siviglia makes a simple pass to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski lofts in a cross ball towards Salomon Wome. Salomon Wome is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Jeffery Russell!
34.07
Luiz Gustavo Siviglia takes it forward alone. Luiz Gustavo Siviglia sees a break and surges forward. Luiz Gustavo Siviglia lofts in a cross ball towards Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Jeffery Russell had no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
40.14
Elias Tsoukalas passes the ball forward to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.23
Elias Tsoukalas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salomon Wome. Salomon Wome finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
44.07
Menno Fuchs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeremy Aubanel. Jeremy Aubanel kicks a strong pass forward to Salomon Wome. Salomon Wome lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Espinoza. Leonardo Espinoza directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Swansea City kick off!
51.45
Ivan Bergkamp makes a probing pass to Davor Petrovic. Davor Petrovic tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
57.30
Ivan Bergkamp sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Bergkamp whips in a cross ball towards Stephan Gyan. Stephan Gyan heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
61.13
Jose Fortes Suarez hacks Salomon Wome from behind! The referee calls over Jose Fortes Suarez and shows him a yellow card! Salomon Wome runs off the knock.
66.32
Pascal Frei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephan Gyan. Stephan Gyan plays a perfect one-two with Youssef El Brazi and rushes in on goal... Stephan Gyan takes a shot at goal but Malte Breitner is on top of it.
67.58
Felice Venturin catches Marek Malkowski on the ankles. The referee calls over Felice Venturin and warns him to calm down! Marek Malkowski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.05
Ronnie Schouten knocks the ball forward to Pascal Frei. Pascal Frei makes a simple pass to Stephan Gyan. Stephan Gyan passes the ball forward to Davor Petrovic. Davor Petrovic shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Malte Breitner manages to gather it comfortably.
71.04
Stefan Fidatof surges forward with the ball. Stefan Fidatof decides to run forward with the ball. Stefan Fidatof finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
72.48
Menno Fuchs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Igor Kolyvanov. Igor Kolyvanov makes a simple pass to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jeffery Russell who gathers it comfortably.
75.54
Elias Tsoukalas makes a simple pass to Leonardo Espinoza. Leonardo Espinoza knocks in a cross ball towards Salomon Wome. Salomon Wome flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Jeffery Russell had no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
77.54
3-0Swansea City have made 3 substitutions with Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson replacing Luiz Gustavo Siviglia, Davor Tomic replacing Elias Tsoukalas and Thomas Vera replacing Leonardo Espinoza .
78.41
Davor Tomic passes the ball forward to Thomas Vera. Thomas Vera whips in a cross ball towards Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski heads the ball goalwards. Jeffery Russell manages to gather it comfortably.
81.34
Davor Tomic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Vera. Thomas Vera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jeffery Russell.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53%
47%
Play Area
22.7%
47%
30.3%
Scorers
| Marek Swierczewski 26, 34 Salomon Wome 76 |