Post by gerrard on Nov 2, 2011 12:56:23 GMT
Liverpool 0-0 Swansea
Barclays Premier League
5th Nov 2011 KO 15:00 Ground: Anfield
Swansea: Vorm, Rangel, Monk, Williams, Taylor, Gower, Britton, Allen, Routledge, Graham, Dyer. Subs: Tremmel, Sinclair, Lita, Moore, Agustien, Richards, Moras.
Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Jose Enrique, Henderson, Lucas, Adam, Downing, Carroll, Suarez. Subs: Doni, Maxi, Coates, Kuyt, Spearing, Kelly, Bellamy.
*sky sports
1 Ref Dowd blows his whistle and Liverpool get the game underway kicking towards the Kop.
3 England winger Stewart Downing gets behind Angel Rangel down the left but his deep cross into the away box goes over Jordan Henderson as Swansea regain possession.
7 CHANCE! Lovely one-two between Downing and Adam ends in the winger's cross being smashed against the Swansea bar by Andy Carroll from six yards. Should have scored.
9 Liverpool finding plenty of joy down the left flank as they begin to get into their stride. Rangel needs more help from Dyer.
12 But for their possession Swansea have rarely got into the Liverpool half.
14 Charlie Adam goes into the book for tripping Allen, as Taylor hobbles off after landing awkwardly from jumping with Carroll.
19 Nice footwork from the mercurial Suarez gives him a yard to unleash a fizzing 20 yard shot just past the Swansea post.
Liverpool certainly have taken the initiative and are dominating possession now. Can they unlock the Swans' resolute defence though?
26 Monk's centre half partner Williams heads clear the set piece. Great defensive work by the Swans defence so far under huge aerial pressure from the big Liverpool number nine.
40 Dyer, who has switched flanks with Routledge, takes on Liverpool right-back Johnson and wins a corner.
45+2 Liverpool corner met at the far post by the head of Carroll and Vorm flings himself across goal to plam ahead the post.
HT Phil Dowd blows the half-time whistle on an entertaining 45 minutes at Anfield. Liverpool should be ahead through Carroll, though also have Reina to thank for keeping out Graham. Let's hope the second half is equally as enjoyable!
46 Huge cheer as Dirk Kuyt comes onto the field to replace Jordan Henderson, seconds before Swansea get the second half underway.
49 Adam's throughball superbly sets Downing free in the left channel but the winger sends a disappointing cross straight into the hands of Vorm. Needed to pick out a team-mate there, no excuses.
56 Neil Taylor is booked for hauling down Johnson who knocks the ball past him and tries running around the other way.
58 Carroll uses his size to unfairly barge over Rangel before promptly smashing the ball away in anger when penalised. Lucky not to get booked.
65 CHANCE! Reina spills Dyer's 20-yard shot into the path of Graham but reacts quickly to stop the striker's follow-up. A goal looked certain there!
66 Liverpool all over the place at the back - they just can't cope with Swansea at the moment.
67 Agger booked after hacking down Routledge in a dangerous position, but the away team cannot get past the defending Carroll with the free-kick.
73 It has not happened for Suarez and Carroll today with the Uruguayan's dink towards his strike partner going hopelessly out for a goal kick.
84 CHANCE! Gower blazes over the bar with the goal at his mercy. Oh, he should have scored! He was in acres of space after latching onto Graham's excellent head down into the box.
86 Suarez tries to wriggle free on the edge of the away penalty area but cannot keep hold of the ball as Swansea clear their lines.
89 Thrilling finish at Anfield as Suarez stings the palms of Vorm who brilliantly tips around the post.
90 CHANCE! And yet another brilliant flying save from Vorm keeps his team in the game. This time he acrobatically tips Johnson's dipping volley over the bar.
90+1 Liverpool waste another golden opportunity as Enrique slashes a wild shot from the left byline out of a play. Why didn't he square it for a certain goal?!
90+3 Last chance for Liverpool as Adam drops a high cross into the Swansea box. But Vorm holds firm to collect.
Barclays Premier League
5th Nov 2011 KO 15:00 Ground: Anfield
Swansea: Vorm, Rangel, Monk, Williams, Taylor, Gower, Britton, Allen, Routledge, Graham, Dyer. Subs: Tremmel, Sinclair, Lita, Moore, Agustien, Richards, Moras.
Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Jose Enrique, Henderson, Lucas, Adam, Downing, Carroll, Suarez. Subs: Doni, Maxi, Coates, Kuyt, Spearing, Kelly, Bellamy.
*sky sports
1 Ref Dowd blows his whistle and Liverpool get the game underway kicking towards the Kop.
3 England winger Stewart Downing gets behind Angel Rangel down the left but his deep cross into the away box goes over Jordan Henderson as Swansea regain possession.
7 CHANCE! Lovely one-two between Downing and Adam ends in the winger's cross being smashed against the Swansea bar by Andy Carroll from six yards. Should have scored.
9 Liverpool finding plenty of joy down the left flank as they begin to get into their stride. Rangel needs more help from Dyer.
12 But for their possession Swansea have rarely got into the Liverpool half.
14 Charlie Adam goes into the book for tripping Allen, as Taylor hobbles off after landing awkwardly from jumping with Carroll.
19 Nice footwork from the mercurial Suarez gives him a yard to unleash a fizzing 20 yard shot just past the Swansea post.
Liverpool certainly have taken the initiative and are dominating possession now. Can they unlock the Swans' resolute defence though?
26 Monk's centre half partner Williams heads clear the set piece. Great defensive work by the Swans defence so far under huge aerial pressure from the big Liverpool number nine.
40 Dyer, who has switched flanks with Routledge, takes on Liverpool right-back Johnson and wins a corner.
45+2 Liverpool corner met at the far post by the head of Carroll and Vorm flings himself across goal to plam ahead the post.
HT Phil Dowd blows the half-time whistle on an entertaining 45 minutes at Anfield. Liverpool should be ahead through Carroll, though also have Reina to thank for keeping out Graham. Let's hope the second half is equally as enjoyable!
46 Huge cheer as Dirk Kuyt comes onto the field to replace Jordan Henderson, seconds before Swansea get the second half underway.
49 Adam's throughball superbly sets Downing free in the left channel but the winger sends a disappointing cross straight into the hands of Vorm. Needed to pick out a team-mate there, no excuses.
56 Neil Taylor is booked for hauling down Johnson who knocks the ball past him and tries running around the other way.
58 Carroll uses his size to unfairly barge over Rangel before promptly smashing the ball away in anger when penalised. Lucky not to get booked.
65 CHANCE! Reina spills Dyer's 20-yard shot into the path of Graham but reacts quickly to stop the striker's follow-up. A goal looked certain there!
66 Liverpool all over the place at the back - they just can't cope with Swansea at the moment.
67 Agger booked after hacking down Routledge in a dangerous position, but the away team cannot get past the defending Carroll with the free-kick.
73 It has not happened for Suarez and Carroll today with the Uruguayan's dink towards his strike partner going hopelessly out for a goal kick.
84 CHANCE! Gower blazes over the bar with the goal at his mercy. Oh, he should have scored! He was in acres of space after latching onto Graham's excellent head down into the box.
86 Suarez tries to wriggle free on the edge of the away penalty area but cannot keep hold of the ball as Swansea clear their lines.
89 Thrilling finish at Anfield as Suarez stings the palms of Vorm who brilliantly tips around the post.
90 CHANCE! And yet another brilliant flying save from Vorm keeps his team in the game. This time he acrobatically tips Johnson's dipping volley over the bar.
90+1 Liverpool waste another golden opportunity as Enrique slashes a wild shot from the left byline out of a play. Why didn't he square it for a certain goal?!
90+3 Last chance for Liverpool as Adam drops a high cross into the Swansea box. But Vorm holds firm to collect.
