Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 19,725 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Swansea City and Leicester City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Swansea City get the match underway!
10.40
Simone Bertarelli chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Stockdale. Wayne Stockdale plays a perfect one-two with Ben Windass and rushes in on goal... Wayne Stockdale tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
12.58
Thierry Sherwood chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Best but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.44
Anthony Banks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Waters. James Waters makes a probing pass to Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Darius Benjamin.
18.36
Thierry Sherwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.16
Claude Cabrol threads the ball through to Neil Summerbee. Neil Summerbee chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Best. Mike Best threads the ball through to Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.32
James Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Best. Mike Best shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Darius Benjamin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.23
Frank Jess slams into Kew Mendes with his studs up. The referee motions to Frank Jess to come over. It's a red card!! Kew Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.02
Kieron Peckham threads the ball through to Sven Meidt. Sven Meidt makes a probing pass to Wayne Stockdale. Wayne Stockdale tries a spectacular strike. Ferdi Roorda is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.11
Simone Bertarelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Meidt. Sven Meidt shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Ferdi Roorda had no chance!! Goal for Leicester City!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City get the second half underway!
67.24
Neil Summerbee kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Best. Mike Best is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Darius Benjamin easily smothers it.
71.46
Mike Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Summerbee. Neil Summerbee threads the ball through to Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Best. Mike Best heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.42
Wayne Stockdale barges into Mike Cole. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mike Cole hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.58
Sven Meidt hacks Claude Cabrol from behind! The referee calls over Sven Meidt and warns him to calm down! Claude Cabrol stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.58
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
87.35
James Waters makes a probing pass to Mike Best. Mike Best makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kew Mendes. Kew Mendes rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
89.29
Mike Cole hits it upfield. Kew Mendes goes all the way! Kew Mendes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Garry Greig makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Greig threads the ball through to Mike Best. Mike Best whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Newby. Tommy Newby connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Newby of Swansea City
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
25.9%
50%
24.1%