Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Tottenham Hotspur. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Swansea City and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Swansea City and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur get the match underway!
4.33
0-0Rio Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alpay Türkyilmaz easily picks it out of the air!
9.47
0-0Chris Rufus advances with the ball. Chris Rufus shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
10.35
Pim Van Der Laan sees a break and surges forward. Pim Van Der Laan plays a perfect one-two with Andy James and rushes in on goal... Pim Van Der Laan takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.44
Brendan Midgley kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Lichtenegger. Florian Lichtenegger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy James. Andy James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Carrick. Leon Carrick cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Shaun Weir is on top of it.
18.35
0-0Pim Van Der Laan makes a beautiful solo run. Pim Van Der Laan threads the ball through to Andy James but he's offside!
21.31
1-0Brendan Midgley threads the ball through to Florian Lichtenegger. Florian Lichtenegger sees a break and surges forward. Florian Lichtenegger plays a perfect one-two with Andy James and rushes in on goal... Florian Lichtenegger shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Shaun Weir is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.01
Morgan Tedesco takes it forward alone. Morgan Tedesco plays a perfect one-two with Leon Carrick and rushes in on goal... Morgan Tedesco rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
28.13
Morgan Tedesco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Carrick. Leon Carrick shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.47
Morgan Tedesco sees a break and surges forward. Morgan Tedesco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Shaun Weir easily smothers it!
39.16
Florian Lichtenegger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Carrick. Leon Carrick is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.34
Scott Henderson makes a simple pass to Rio Gascoigne. Rio Gascoigne surges forward with the ball. Rio Gascoigne goes all the way! Rio Gascoigne makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Chris Rufus knocks the ball to his team mate, Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Jo Riverola shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Alpay Türkyilmaz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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
Linus Schäfer surges forward with the ball. Linus Schäfer makes a simple pass to Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.42
Roberto Torres passes the ball forward to Florian Lichtenegger. Florian Lichtenegger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy James. Andy James whips in a cross ball towards Leon Carrick. Leon Carrick flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Shaun Weir had no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
54.48
3-2Nigel Unsworth comes in with a late challenge on Mike Hackworth. The referee calls over Nigel Unsworth and warns him to calm down! Mike Hackworth carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.01
Linus Schäfer sees space and advances. Linus Schäfer takes it forward alone. Linus Schäfer plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Linus Schäfer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.09
Chris Rufus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola passes the ball forward but Nigel Unsworth is offside!
59.23
3-2Dale Barrett makes a simple pass to Florian Lichtenegger. Florian Lichtenegger knocks the ball forward to Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.25
Rio Gascoigne threads the ball through to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth goes all the way! Nigel Unsworth tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.03
Florian Lichtenegger chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Carrick. Leon Carrick shoots from distance but it flies wide!
66.17
Rio Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.56
Dale Barrett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pim Van Der Laan. Pim Van Der Laan advances with the ball. Pim Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ahmed Bogarde.
71.00
Linus Schäfer threads the ball through to Rio Gascoigne. Rio Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Unsworth but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.50
Pim Van Der Laan kicks a strong pass forward to Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Leon Carrick but he's offside!
79.57
Dale Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Pim Van Der Laan. Pim Van Der Laan advances with the ball. Pim Van Der Laan knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Shaun Weir manages to gather it comfortably.
83.11
Scott Henderson catches Andy James on the ankles. Scott Henderson is warned by the referee! Andy James gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.55
Giacomo Savino knocks the ball to his team mate, Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola goes all the way! Jo Riverola shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Alpay Türkyilmaz manages to keep it out.
89.52
Linus Schäfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Gascoigne. Rio Gascoigne advances with the ball. Rio Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alpay Türkyilmaz manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.1%
40.9%
Play Area
33.3%
41.9%
24.7%
Scorers
| Florian Lichtenegger 21 Leon Carrick 28, 48 | Rio Gascoigne 40 Jo Riverola 45 |