Match Report


Swansea CitySwansea City     Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
Matthew ReesMatthew Rees Computer Player Computer Player
Angelo ZanottiA. Zanotti65
G
captain1
G
69Antonio QuaresmaA. Quaresma
Darren DelaneyD. Delaney63
D
2
D
65Robert RankinR. Rankin
Peter RobsonP. Robson63
D
3
D
64Gavin JamesG. James
Jurek KozminskiJ. Kozminski69
D
4
D
63Sylvain FowlerS. Fowler
Brendan PearceB. Pearce65
D
5
D
57Nicky ArmstrongN. Armstrong
George GascoigneG. Gascoigne65
M
6
M
72Jonathan BellamyJ. Bellamy
Marc BellamyM. Bellamy63
M
7
M
62Niccolo HendrieN. Hendrie
James KitsonJ. Kitson73
M
8
M
62Billy HansenB. Hansen
Jody ArmstrongJ. Armstrong62
A
9
A
71Matt MossM. Moss
Ole KanuO. Kanu70
A
10captain
A
62Graeme BeckhamG. Beckham
Wes CharltonW. Charlton64
A
11
A
57Martin BridgeM. Bridge
 
Cosmin Van VlietC. Van Vliet62
D
12
G
67Benoit PiresB. Pires
Harry ClarkeH. Clarke63
M
13
G
58Mervin MikeM. Mike
Alexander HigginbothamA. Higginbotham61
A
14
D
56Noel HarleyN. Harley

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 8,842 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Swansea City and Queens Park Rangers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Perry.


0.00
Swansea City get the match underway!
8.18
Marc Bellamy chips the ball to his team mate, Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu plays a quick one-two with Wes Charlton and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Ole Kanu provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Antonio Quaresma!
9.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin James laces a through ball forward to Niccolo Hendrie. Niccolo Hendrie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Niccolo Hendrie knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Graeme Beckham is offside!
10.14
Billy Hansen hits a low pass to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham finds some space and shoots from distance. Angelo Zanotti gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
12.35
Gavin James hits a low pass to Jonathan Bellamy. Jonathan Bellamy kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Moss. Matt Moss is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.12
Gavin James passes the ball forward to Niccolo Hendrie. Niccolo Hendrie decides to run forward with the ball. Niccolo Hendrie tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Queens Park Rangers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.17
Billy Hansen threads a neat ball through to Matt Moss. Matt Moss makes a probing pass to Martin Bridge but he's offside!
21.33
Niccolo Hendrie makes a probing pass to Matt Moss. Matt Moss rushes past Brendan Pearce! Matt Moss rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
24.29
George Gascoigne makes a high pass forward. Wes Charlton shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Wes Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Jody Armstrong controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jody Armstrong rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
28.03
Peter Robson clumsily knocks into Matt Moss. The referee warns Peter Robson to calm down! Matt Moss stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.47
James Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Ole Kanu collects the pass. Ole Kanu finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
32.31
Gavin James makes a simple pass to Jonathan Bellamy. Jonathan Bellamy flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Beckham who brings the ball under control. Graeme Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Angelo Zanotti who gathers it comfortably.
39.18
Gavin James makes a probing pass to Niccolo Hendrie. Niccolo Hendrie surges forward with the ball. Niccolo Hendrie puts a great ball through. Matt Moss runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Swansea City appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers have changed their lineup with Noel Harley replacing Matt Moss. The Queens Park Rangers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers get the second half underway!
47.30
Robert Rankin plays the ball forward to Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen threads a neat ball through to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Angelo Zanotti manages to gather it easily.
49.58
Darren Delaney threads a neat ball through to Marc Bellamy. Marc Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton skips past Nicky Armstrong! Wes Charlton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.39
James Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Wes Charlton collects the pass. Wes Charlton knocks the ball forward, putting Jody Armstrong through on goal. Jody Armstrong comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jody Armstrong!
59.20
Niccolo Hendrie kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.43
Swansea City have made a substitution with Harry Clarke replacing Brendan Pearce .Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Benoit Pires replacing Sylvain Fowler .
66.31
Jurek Kozminski flicks a high pass forward. Marc Bellamy controls it well on his chest. Marc Bellamy advances with the ball. Marc Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Armstrong. Jody Armstrong makes a deft header. Antonio Quaresma manages to gather it.
75.57
Peter Robson kicks a strong pass forward to James Kitson. James Kitson knocks the ball forward to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
77.03
Swansea City have made a substitution with Alexander Higginbotham replacing Jody Armstrong .
79.10
Benoit Pires threads the ball through to Niccolo Hendrie. Niccolo Hendrie sees Graeme Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Beckham shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Angelo Zanotti. Excellent save.
81.11
Marc Bellamy makes a simple pass to Wes Charlton. Wes Charlton plays a quick one-two with Alexander Higginbotham and rushes in on goal... Wes Charlton rockets a shot on goal but Antonio Quaresma is on top of his game. Nice save!
90.00
Jonathan Bellamy plays the ball forward to Noel Harley. Noel Harley skips past Jurek Kozminski! Noel Harley tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Swansea City

Queens Park Rangers
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
29.6%
42%
28.4%

Scorers
Jody Armstrong 24, 55
Wes Charlton 50

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Charlton of Swansea City

Match Ratings
1.Angelo Zanotti (GK)
7
2.Darren Delaney (DEF)
6
3.Peter Robson (DEF)
6
4.Jurek Kozminski (DEF)
6
5.Brendan Pearce (DEF)
6
6.George Gascoigne (MID)
6
7.Marc Bellamy (MID)
7
8.James Kitson (MID)
6
9.Jody Armstrong (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Ole Kanu (ATT)
6
11.Wes Charlton (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Cosmin Van Vliet (DEF)
0
13.Harry Clarke (MID)
6
14.Alexander Higginbotham (ATT)
6

1.Antonio Quaresma (GK)
7
2.Robert Rankin (DEF)
6
3.Gavin James (DEF)
6
4.Sylvain Fowler (DEF)
6
5.Nicky Armstrong (DEF)
6
6.Jonathan Bellamy (MID)
6
7.Niccolo Hendrie (MID)
8
8.Billy Hansen (MID)
6
9.Matt Moss (ATT)
6
10.Graeme Beckham (ATT)
6
11.Martin Bridge (ATT)
6
 
12.Benoit Pires (GK)
6
13.Mervin Mike (GK)
0
14.Noel Harley (DEF)
6