Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 19,042 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Tottenham Hotspur kicking off!
2.30
0-1Jo Bakke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone goes all the way! Julio Ricardo Cordone shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.56
0-1Stuart Granville surges forward with the ball. Stuart Granville knocks the ball forward to Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez goes all the way! Salvador Gomez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Brian Hibbs manages to gather it comfortably.
8.17
0-1Gorou Watanabe barges into Néstor Delacruz. Gorou Watanabe is warned by the referee! Néstor Delacruz stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.30
0-1Jalo Hyypia knocks the ball to his team mate, Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.01
0-1Jo Bakke flicks the ball to his team mate, Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
16.58
0-1Salvador Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Claude Cabrol. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claude Cabrol hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.26
Jalo Hyypia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez plays a perfect one-two with Denni Nielsen and rushes in on goal... Salvador Gomez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.47
Gorou Watanabe makes a simple pass to Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.04
0-1Jalo Hyypia sees a break and surges forward. Jalo Hyypia kicks a strong pass forward to Denni Nielsen but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.16
0-1Swansea City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
27.58
Scott Platt flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.50
Jalo Hyypia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen goes all the way! Denni Nielsen rockets a shot on goal but somehow Brian Hibbs manages to keep it out.
44.53
Axel Villalobos makes a simple pass to Néstor Delacruz. Néstor Delacruz knocks the ball forward to Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips passes the ball forward but Salvador Gomez is offside!
45.00
Scott Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez goes all the way! Salvador Gomez rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Swansea City get the second half underway!
55.02
0-1Mike Cole hacks Robert Wright-Phillips from behind! Mike Cole is warned by the referee! Robert Wright-Phillips carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.53
Steinar Solskjær passes the ball forward to Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone shoots from long range. Gustavo Dejesus easily smothers it.
59.13
Stuart Granville makes a probing pass to Jalo Hyypia. Jalo Hyypia kicks a strong pass forward to Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.02
Anthony Mustoe clumsily knocks into Salvador Gomez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvador Gomez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.11
Axel Villalobos flicks the ball to his team mate, Jalo Hyypia. Jalo Hyypia threads the ball through to Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez whips in a cross ball towards Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Brian Hibbs is on top of it.
72.21
Scott Platt chips the ball to his team mate, Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen plays a perfect one-two with Salvador Gomez and rushes in on goal... Denni Nielsen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.45
Scott Platt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez goes all the way! Salvador Gomez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Brian Hibbs manages to gather it comfortably.
77.10
Salomon Olembé comes in with a late challenge on Jo Bakke. The referee calls over Salomon Olembé and warns him to calm down! Jo Bakke grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.47
Axel Villalobos makes a simple pass to Néstor Delacruz. Néstor Delacruz knocks the ball forward to Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips goes all the way! Robert Wright-Phillips makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.15
Claude Cabrol knocks the ball to his team mate, Gorou Watanabe. Gorou Watanabe brings the ball forward. Gorou Watanabe shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.36
Steinar Solskjær controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Gustavo Dejesus manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Jalo Hyypia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips powers a header at goal but Brian Hibbs is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
19%
44%
36.9%
Scorers