Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Brentford. A crowd of 20,757 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Swansea City and Brentford are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Swansea City kick off and get the first half underway!
3.13
Mike Cole knocks the ball to his team mate, Steinar Solskjær. Steinar Solskjær takes it forward alone. Steinar Solskjær knocks in a cross ball towards Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nicholas Tiatto easily picks it out of the air!
10.41
Anthony Mustoe kicks a strong pass forward to Steinar Solskjær. Steinar Solskjær kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Ovidiu. Daniel Ovidiu makes a simple pass to Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.34
Mike Cole makes a probing pass to Gorou Watanabe. Gorou Watanabe knocks the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Chappuis.
18.54
Enzo Gissi barges into Julio Ricardo Cordone. Enzo Gissi is warned by the referee! Julio Ricardo Cordone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.30
Mike Cole clumsily knocks into Gísli Gudmundsson. Mike Cole is given a warning by the referee! Gísli Gudmundsson runs off the knock.
24.35
Stefaan Grun comes in with a late challenge on Steinar Solskjær. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steinar Solskjær carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.07
Gorou Watanabe makes a probing pass to Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Ovidiu. Daniel Ovidiu shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.32
Stefaan Grun makes a probing pass to Artur Pavenic. Artur Pavenic kicks a strong pass forward to Gísli Gudmundsson but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.21
Claus Håland chips the ball to his team mate, Gísli Gudmundsson. Gísli Gudmundsson tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Brian Hibbs manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Ryota Tanaka makes a probing pass to Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Brentford get the second half underway!
57.07
Gorou Watanabe threads the ball through to Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.55
Claude Cabrol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steinar Solskjær. Steinar Solskjær passes the ball forward to Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa goes all the way! Emiliano Figueroa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.07
Steinar Solskjær controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone whips in a cross ball towards Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Nicholas Tiatto.
63.17
Gorou Watanabe makes a simple pass to Daniel Ovidiu. Daniel Ovidiu goes all the way! Daniel Ovidiu tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Nicholas Tiatto manages to gather it comfortably.
73.51
Mike Cole takes it forward alone. Mike Cole surges forward with the ball. Mike Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emiliano Figueroa. Emiliano Figueroa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Nicholas Tiatto is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.29
Stefaan Grun threads the ball through to Artur Pavenic. Artur Pavenic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.02
Ryota Tanaka controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julio Ricardo Cordone. Julio Ricardo Cordone tries a spectacular long range effort. Nicholas Tiatto easily smothers it.
81.14
Gorou Watanabe catches Michael Chappuis on the ankles. Gorou Watanabe is shown the yellow card! Michael Chappuis runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Julio Ricardo Cordone of Swansea City
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
20.6%
50.8%
28.6%