Match Report
| Swansea City | Swansea City |  |  | AZ 67 Alkmaar | AZ 67 Alkmaar | ||||||||||||||||
| Martyn Hurring | Martyn Hurring | manager | Phillip Deverill | Phillip Deverill | |||||||||||||||||
| Malte Breitner | M. Breitner |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 78 |  | Tom Huizingh | T. Huizingh | |||||||||
| Gabriel Colombo | G. Colombo |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 |  | David Trujillo | D. Trujillo | |||||||||
| Oluwashegun Ikpeba | O. Ikpeba |  | 70 | D | | 3 | | M | 75 |  | Miguel Kiko | M. Kiko | |||||||||
| Menno Fuchs | M. Fuchs | | 76 | D | | 4 | | D | 73 |  | Joel Hyypia | J. Hyypia | |||||||||
| James Bridge | J. Bridge |  | 72 | M | | 5 | | M | 74 |  | Callum Davidson | C. Davidson | |||||||||
| Hiro Ito | H. Ito |  | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 84 |  | Gabriel Portillo | G. Portillo | |||||||||
| Enrique Diez | E. Diez | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 77 | | Carlos Franco | C. Franco | |||||||||
| Igor Kolyvanov | I. Kolyvanov |  | 77 | M | | 8 | | M | 78 |  | Steffen Perez | S. Perez | |||||||||
| Leonardo Espinoza | L. Espinoza | | 79 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Joe Condé | J. Condé | |||||||||
| Marek Swierczewski | M. Swierczewski |  | 78 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Erik Gerritsen | E. Gerritsen | |||||||||
| Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson | G. Hermannsson |  | 80 | A | | 11 | | A | 87 |  | Salomon Olembé | S. Olembé | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Liberty Stadium where Swansea City play AZ 67 Alkmaar in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Swansea City and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Swansea City and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the match underway!
3.53
1-0Menno Fuchs knocks the ball forward to James Bridge. James Bridge threads the ball through to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski goes all the way! Marek Swierczewski makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.39
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
8.27
1-0Gabriel Portillo makes a simple pass to Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.06
1-0Carlos Franco makes a simple pass to Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salomon Olembé but the linesman indicates offside!
15.53
1-0Oluwashegun Ikpeba threads the ball through to Hiro Ito. Hiro Ito knocks the ball forward to Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson. Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson lofts in a cross ball towards Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski heads the ball goalwards but Tom Huizingh is on top of it.
20.28
Menno Fuchs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hiro Ito. Hiro Ito kicks a strong pass forward to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski lofts in a cross ball towards Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson. Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Tom Huizingh had no chance!! Goal for Swansea City!
26.23
Callum Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé rockets a shot on goal. Malte Breitner easily smothers it.
28.54
Callum Davidson makes a simple pass to Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball towards Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
33.03
Enrique Diez makes a probing pass to Leonardo Espinoza. Leonardo Espinoza shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.10
James Bridge chips the ball to his team mate, Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Tom Huizingh manages to gather it comfortably.
39.41
2-0Callum Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Menno Fuchs.
40.45
2-0Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson comes in with a late challenge on David Trujillo. Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson is given a warning by the referee! David Trujillo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.17
James Bridge chips the ball to his team mate, Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski lofts in a cross ball towards Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson. Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.28
David Trujillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Franco. Carlos Franco knocks the ball forward to Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen plays a perfect one-two with Salomon Olembé and rushes in on goal... Erik Gerritsen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
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!
48.47
Gabriel Colombo powers a long ball forward. Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson whips in a cross ball towards Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Tom Huizingh!
49.30
Gabriel Portillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.41
2-0David Trujillo hacks Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson from behind! David Trujillo is warned by the referee! Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.44
Hiro Ito passes the ball forward to Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Tom Huizingh has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.20
Enrique Diez comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Franco. Enrique Diez is warned by the referee! Carlos Franco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.11
Enrique Diez knocks the ball forward to Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson. Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Espinoza. Leonardo Espinoza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.27
4-0Gabriel Portillo catches Hiro Ito on the ankles. The referee calls over Gabriel Portillo and shows him a yellow card! Hiro Ito runs off the knock.
71.36
Hiro Ito threads the ball through to Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson. Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson whips in a cross ball towards Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Tom Huizingh.
72.47
Miguel Kiko decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Kiko makes a probing pass to Joe Condé. Joe Condé shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.27
Hiro Ito makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson. Gudmundur Ingi Hermannsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.33
David Trujillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Condé. Joe Condé plays a perfect one-two with Erik Gerritsen and rushes in on goal... Joe Condé rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Malte Breitner had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
90.00
Enrique Diez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Espinoza. Leonardo Espinoza flicks the ball to his team mate, Marek Swierczewski. Marek Swierczewski rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Tom Huizingh.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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