Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Swansea City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Wolverhampton Wanderers kicking off!
6.33
Andriy Kharenko catches Anthony Mustoe on the ankles. The referee calls over Andriy Kharenko and shows him a yellow card! Anthony Mustoe grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.48
Steinar Solskjær threads the ball through to Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
9.30
Jean Callethi advances with the ball. Jean Callethi shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
10.42
Steinar Solskjær controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
14.21
Claude Cabrol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Summerbee. Neil Summerbee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.03
Marinos Mitropoulos knocks the ball forward to Ruel Higginbotham. Ruel Higginbotham makes a beautiful solo run. Ruel Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Henry Maddison. Henry Maddison heads the ball goalwards. Ricardo Marco Aurelio manages to gather it comfortably.
21.35
Claude Cabrol hacks Diego Cucciari from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diego Cucciari runs off the knock.
26.06
Stuart Stockdale barges into Luís Rocha. Stuart Stockdale is given a warning by the referee! Luís Rocha runs off the knock.
27.50
Jean Callethi passes the ball forward to Diego Cucciari. Diego Cucciari finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.07
Ruel Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Maddison. Henry Maddison lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Cucciari. Diego Cucciari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Ricardo Marco Aurelio had no chance!! Goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers!
32.01
Jean Callethi makes a simple pass to Diego Cucciari. Diego Cucciari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claude Cabrol.
36.01
Luís Rocha makes a simple pass to Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but John Beckham manages to gather it comfortably.
38.16
Stuart Stockdale makes a probing pass to Diego Cucciari. Diego Cucciari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.19
Ruel Higginbotham decides to run forward with the ball. Ruel Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, Andriy Kharenko. Andriy Kharenko takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ricardo Marco Aurelio easily smothers it!
42.27
Andriy Kharenko barges into Anthony Mustoe. Andriy Kharenko is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Mustoe stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Luís Rocha threads the ball through to Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone whips in a cross ball towards Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! John Beckham had no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Swansea City kick off the second half!
47.51
Claude Cabrol clumsily knocks into Andriy Kharenko. The referee calls over Claude Cabrol and warns him to calm down! Andriy Kharenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.46
Luís Rocha makes a simple pass to Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby goes all the way! Tommy Newby tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but John Beckham easily smothers it!
53.12
Ruel Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, Andriy Kharenko. Andriy Kharenko shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Ricardo Marco Aurelio manages to gather it comfortably.
54.23
Ruel Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Andriy Kharenko. Andriy Kharenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.13
Diego Cucciari comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Mustoe. The referee calls over Diego Cucciari and shows him a yellow card! Anthony Mustoe gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
57.54
Claude Cabrol chips the ball to his team mate, James Waters. James Waters makes a beautiful solo run. James Waters shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
59.58
Stuart Stockdale knocks the ball forward to Diego Cucciari. Diego Cucciari knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Maddison. Henry Maddison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.58
Jean Callethi flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Maddison. Henry Maddison shoots from long range but it flies wide!
69.24
Ivan Zubizarreta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Higginbotham. Ruel Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Cucciari. Diego Cucciari lofts in a cross ball towards Andriy Kharenko. Andriy Kharenko flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.24
Steinar Solskjær kicks a strong pass forward to Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
79.22
Steinar Solskjær passes the ball forward to Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.54
Steinar Solskjær catches Ruel Higginbotham on the ankles. Steinar Solskjær is warned by the referee! Ruel Higginbotham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.40
Stuart Stockdale flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Cucciari. Diego Cucciari whips in a cross ball towards Andriy Kharenko. Andriy Kharenko is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.20
Mike Cole knocks the ball forward to James Waters. James Waters advances with the ball. James Waters finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by John Beckham.
90.00
Jean Callethi surges forward with the ball. Jean Callethi whips in a cross ball towards Diego Cucciari. Diego Cucciari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Ricardo Marco Aurelio is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Diego Cucciari of Wolverhampton Wanderers
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
36.5%
44.6%
18.9%