Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Swansea City and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Swansea City and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion start the match!
2.00
0-0Garry Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Waters. James Waters decides to run forward with the ball. James Waters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.14
0-0Kew Mendes barges into Damien Andrews. Kew Mendes is given a warning by the referee! Damien Andrews gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.44
0-0Damien Andrews chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa takes it forward alone. Luis Sousa finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.40
0-0Thierry Sherwood makes a simple pass to Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes shoots from 20 yards. Jonathan Redknapp easily smothers it.
15.39
0-0James Waters hacks Duncan Murphy from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Murphy stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.36
Luis Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Glass. Paul Glass passes the ball forward to Artur Rego. Artur Rego shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Paulo Lima easily smothers it!
20.32
1-0Thierry Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes plays a perfect one-two with Rocco R. Espinal and rushes in on goal... Kew Mendes takes a shot at goal. Jonathan Redknapp is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.03
Damien Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Glass. Paul Glass plays a perfect one-two with Nwankwo Murray and rushes in on goal... Paul Glass shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Paulo Lima had no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
30.40
1-1Damien Andrews kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Collins. Garry Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Rego. Artur Rego threads the ball through to Nwankwo Murray but he's offside!
32.03
Colin Telfer passes the ball forward to Garry Collins. Garry Collins surges forward with the ball. Garry Collins plays a perfect one-two with Artur Rego and rushes in on goal... Garry Collins rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
34.14
Colin Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Murphy. Duncan Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Rego. Artur Rego shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
36.41
Tim De Nooijer sees space and advances. Tim De Nooijer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kew Mendes but the linesman indicates offside!
44.55
Damien Andrews makes a probing pass to Garry Collins. Garry Collins makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Rego. Artur Rego directs the ball goalwards with his head. Paulo Lima easily smothers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Swansea City kick off!
48.58
Duncan Murphy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray plays a perfect one-two with Paul Glass and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Murray cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.05
1-1Swansea City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
54.08
Colin Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Murphy. Duncan Murphy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Glass. Paul Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Murray but he's offside!
55.16
Garry Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Glass. Paul Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paulo Lima who gathers it comfortably.
57.30
1-1Nwankwo Murray barges into Mike Cole. Nwankwo Murray is warned by the referee! Mike Cole stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.30
Luis Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mike Cole.
66.07
Tim De Nooijer chips the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Espinal. Rocco R. Espinal goes all the way! Rocco R. Espinal tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Jonathan Redknapp.
69.39
Garry Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Glass. Paul Glass shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.14
James Waters makes a simple pass to Mike Best. Mike Best plays a perfect one-two with Rocco R. Espinal and rushes in on goal... Mike Best takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.55
Duncan Murphy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Glass. Paul Glass goes all the way! Paul Glass takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Glass!
77.24
Graeme Edghill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Murphy. Duncan Murphy flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
78.08
Colin Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa decides to run forward with the ball. Luis Sousa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Mustoe.
84.35
Brighton and Hove Albion are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
28.2%
43.6%
28.2%
Scorers
| Kew Mendes 20 | Paul Glass 26, 74 |