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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 17,218 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Swansea City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Swansea City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
3.58
0-0Florian Lichtenegger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Carrick. Leon Carrick is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.44
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.19
0-0Roberto Torres threads the ball through to Morgan Tedesco. Morgan Tedesco kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Standing. Rio Standing goes all the way! Rio Standing shoots from just inside the box but somehow Isaiah Mendez manages to keep it out.
8.22
Morgan Tedesco sees space and advances. Morgan Tedesco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
9.31
1-0Andy Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Carrick. Leon Carrick goes all the way! Leon Carrick cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Isaiah Mendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.57
1-0Morgan Tedesco comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Sbaccanti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thomas Sbaccanti carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.43
1-0Martin Rodriquez comes in with a late challenge on Leon Carrick. Martin Rodriquez is warned by the referee! Leon Carrick stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.05
Roberto Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Simonsen. Andy Simonsen makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Simonsen plays a perfect one-two with Rio Standing and rushes in on goal... Andy Simonsen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.15
Silvio Quaresma hacks Leon Carrick from behind! Silvio Quaresma is given a warning by the referee! Leon Carrick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.46
Mike Hackworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Lichtenegger. Florian Lichtenegger surges forward with the ball. Florian Lichtenegger plays a perfect one-two with Rio Standing and rushes in on goal... Florian Lichtenegger tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.04
Francis Middleton advances with the ball. Francis Middleton flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
27.07
Morgan Tedesco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
28.25
Morgan Tedesco decides to run forward with the ball. Morgan Tedesco plays a perfect one-two with Leon Carrick and rushes in on goal... Morgan Tedesco tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.28
Andre Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Sbaccanti. Thomas Sbaccanti makes a probing pass to Mick Tolley. Mick Tolley knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Eddie Lumsdon!
33.35
Morgan Tedesco advances with the ball. Morgan Tedesco goes all the way! Morgan Tedesco takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.55
Mike Hackworth surges forward with the ball. Mike Hackworth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Carrick. Leon Carrick shoots from long range but Isaiah Mendez is on top of it.
39.09
1-0Roberto Torres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Lichtenegger. Florian Lichtenegger knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Carrick. Leon Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.38
Brendan Midgley barges into Daniel Blanco. The referee calls over Brendan Midgley and warns him to calm down! Daniel Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.04
Andre Jardim brings the ball forward. Andre Jardim surges forward with the ball. Andre Jardim plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Blanco and rushes in on goal... Andre Jardim tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Roberto Torres barges into Mick Tolley. The referee calls over Roberto Torres and warns him to calm down! Mick Tolley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Swansea City get the second half underway!
47.47
1-0Andy Simonsen makes a probing pass to Andy James. Andy James threads the ball through to Rio Standing but he's offside!
53.30
Florian Lichtenegger kicks a strong pass forward to Andy James. Andy James shoots from 25 yards but somehow Isaiah Mendez manages to keep it out.
54.34
Mike Hackworth sees space and advances. Mike Hackworth knocks the ball forward to Andy James. Andy James shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
71.27
Nottingham Forest are easily keeping Swansea City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
72.22
Thomas Sbaccanti hacks Andy Simonsen from behind! Thomas Sbaccanti is given a warning by the referee! Andy Simonsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.26
Ronnie Hall knocks the ball forward to Mick Tolley. Mick Tolley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brendan Midgley.
78.33
Ronnie Hall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Torres.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.4%
28.6%
Play Area
24.2%
44%
31.9%
Scorers