Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Carlisle United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Swansea City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Vickers.


0.00
The whistle blows and Swansea City get the match underway!
4.10
Wayne Tiler threads a neat ball through to Mervin Crooks. Mervin Crooks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.32
David Geis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Tiler. Wayne Tiler flicks a high pass forward. James Bridge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Bridge threads a neat ball through to Duncan McManaman. Some awkward footwork from Duncan McManaman provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.24
Wayne Tiler threads a neat ball through to James Bridge. James Bridge shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
16.53
David Geis receives the ball from a throw-in from Marcus Brown. David Geis threads the ball through to Jermaine Clapham. Jermaine Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, James Bridge. James Bridge sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
18.59
Alun Gower clumsily knocks into Nicholas Clemence. Alun Gower is given a warning by the referee! Nicholas Clemence carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.07
Dion Williams hacks David Geis from behind! The referee calls over Dion Williams and shows him a yellow card! David Geis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlton Copping plays the ball forward to Brendan Sinclair. Brendan Sinclair plays the ball forward to Neil Milligan. Neil Milligan shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
34.23
Marcus Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Clemence. Nicholas Clemence flicks a high ball forward to Duncan McManaman who takes it down. Duncan McManaman shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
38.18
David Geis sees Wayne Tiler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Tiler passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of James Bridge. James Bridge knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Duncan McManaman is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. Carlisle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Carlisle United kick off!
47.46
Ashley Todd flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Gower. Alun Gower threads a neat ball through to Paul Greening. Paul Greening flicks a high pass forward. Dion Williams controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Dion Williams shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
48.56
Nicholas Clemence knocks the ball forward to Mervin Crooks. Mervin Crooks passes the ball forward but James Bridge is offside!
53.41
Wayne Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Crooks. Mervin Crooks knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Duncan McManaman is offside!
57.04
David Geis comes in with a late challenge on Dion Williams. The referee brings David Geis to one side and gives him a warning! Dion Williams runs off the knock.
63.57
Nicholas Clemence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Bridge. James Bridge rushes past Carlton Copping! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from James Bridge provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.50
Carlton Copping makes a simple pass to Ivan Cole. Ivan Cole threads the ball through to Paul Greening. Paul Greening plays a one-two with Dion Williams and advances towards the goal... Paul Greening looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Clive Potts.
69.20
It's a corner kick. Jermaine King loops the ball over to the far post. Clive Potts drops low and scoops up the ball.
72.43
Ivan Cole threads a neat ball through to Paul Greening. Paul Greening finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.28
James Bridge barges into Carlton Copping. James Bridge is shown the yellow card! Carlton Copping runs off the knock.
83.40
Ivan Cole darts forward. Ivan Cole tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.26
Ivan Cole flicks a high pass forward. Neil Milligan collects the pass. Neil Milligan runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Neil Milligan provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
29.6%
43.7%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to James Bridge of Swansea City

Match Ratings
1.Clive Potts (GK)
7
2.Carlton Hurst (DEF)
6
3.Marcus Brown (DEF)
6
4.David Geis (DEF)
6
5.Gionatha Macchi (DEF)
6
6.Wayne Tiler (MID)
8
7.Jermaine Clapham (MID)
6
8.Nicholas Clemence (MID)
7
9.Duncan McManaman (ATT)
6
10.James Bridge (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
11.Mervin Crooks (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Greg Greaves (MID)
0
13.Graham Davis (ATT)
0
14.Alexander Wilcox (ATT)
0

1.Carlos Zamora (GK)
7
2.Ashley Todd (DEF)
7
3.Diego Montaperto (DEF)
6
4.Carlton Copping (DEF)
6
5.Alun Gower (MID)
6
6.Brendan Sinclair (MID)
6
7.Ivan Cole (MID)
7
8.Jermaine King (MID)
6
9.Paul Greening (ATT)
6
10.Neil Milligan (ATT)
7
11.Dion Williams (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Andy Flintlock (DEF)
0
13.Simon Bower (DEF)
0
14.Jody Eadie (DEF)
0