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 Stoke City. A crowd of 17,550 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Stoke City kick off and get the match underway!
2.27
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
3.39
0-0Claude Cabrol makes a simple pass to Thierry Sherwood. Thierry Sherwood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby goes all the way! Tommy Newby shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Rodrigo Barbosa.
8.04
1-0Neil Summerbee makes a probing pass to Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby plays a perfect one-two with Mike Best and rushes in on goal... Tommy Newby cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tommy Newby!
15.21
James Waters passes the ball forward to Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby makes a simple pass to Mike Best. Mike Best shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.03
2-0James Waters chips the ball to his team mate, Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes knocks the ball forward to Mike Best. Mike Best rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
24.42
Gary Elliott threads the ball through to Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.56
2-1Thierry Sherwood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Best. Mike Best knocks the ball forward to Kew Mendes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.37
Neil Summerbee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Rodrigo Barbosa manages to gather it comfortably.
44.40
2-1Anthony Mustoe clumsily knocks into Nicholas Bowyer. Anthony Mustoe is shown the yellow card! Nicholas Bowyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Swansea City kick off the second half!
49.56
Neil Summerbee knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Best. Mike Best tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Rodrigo Barbosa!
51.05
Neil Summerbee chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
57.09
Billy Dodd makes a simple pass to Ugo Salmon. Ugo Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Gioacchini. Antonio Gioacchini shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonio Gioacchini!
61.48
Ugo Salmon sees a break and surges forward. Ugo Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Graham Barrett. Graham Barrett connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.31
Neil Summerbee takes it forward alone. Neil Summerbee shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
72.59
Neil Summerbee kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Best. Mike Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
77.07
Rodolfo Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles plays a perfect one-two with Graham Barrett and rushes in on goal... Isaiah Charles cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Paulo Lima easily smothers it.
81.43
Neil Summerbee makes a probing pass to Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kew Mendes but the linesman indicates offside!
87.04
89.12
Anthony Mustoe surges forward with the ball. Anthony Mustoe chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Best. Mike Best goes all the way! Mike Best shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
31%
42.3%
26.8%
Scorers