Played
May 14, 2012 12:00 AM EST
Liberty Stadium — Swansea
Referee:‬ M. Halsey‎
Attendance:‬ 20605‎
 
86′ Danny Graham
 
   
 
 

Player Ratings: Swansea 1-0 Liverpool

Both teams mainly cancelled each other in a drab affair at the Liberty Stadium until Danny Graham's late winner grabbed all three points for the Swans

By David Lynch

  • Michel Vorm
    3
    0
    3.00

    Michel Vorm

    Rarely tested beyond a smart stop from a Carroll overhead kick in the first half.

  • Ashley Williams
    0
    1
    3.00

    Ashley Williams

    Coped with the sporadic pressure well in the face of Carroll's physicality and stayed tight to Suarez.

  • Neil Taylor
    0
    1
    3.00

    Neil Taylor

    Defended intelligently against Downing, forcing the winger onto his right foot and made some brilliant interceptions late in the second half.

  • Steven  Caulker
    0
    1
    3.00

    Steven Caulker

    Never looked flustered against the tricky Suarez. Made several blocks in the box and refused to allow the Uruguayan to put the ball through his legs despite numerous attempts.

  • Ángel Rangel
    0
    1
    3.00

    Ángel Rangel

    Kept Rodriguez quiet and showed plenty of intent to get forward in support of attacks. Provided a fine assist for Graham late on.

  • Leon  Britton
    1
    1
    3.00

    Leon Britton

    Passed typically well in the middle to pull Liverpool's midfield out of position.

  • Scott  Sinclair
    1
    1
    3.00

    Scott Sinclair

    Not as incisive as he has so often been but tidy on the ball and rarely wasted a pass.

  • Nathan Dyer
    0
    1
    3.00

    Nathan Dyer

    A real threat down the Swansea right and didn't give Glen Johnson a moment's peace in possession.

  • Joe Allen
    2
    0
    3.50

    Joe Allen Top of the Match

    Knitted the Swans play together brilliantly and showed real composure when pressure.

  • Gylfi Sigurdsson
    0
    1
    3.00

    Gylfi Sigurdsson

    Struggled to get involved as often in the second half after an indifferent first. At the heart of a lot of good the Swans did but showed a tendency to misplace passes.

  • Danny Graham
    1
    0
    3.00

    Danny Graham

    Missed a gilt-edged chance in the first half and struggled to provide the finish for some fine Swansea possession until 5 minutes from time when he coolly slotted home.

Substitutions

  • Wayne Routledge
    0
    0
    3.00

    Wayne Routledge

    Had more work to do defensively when he appeared as a substitute and stuck to the task.

  • Doni
    9
    0
    3.00

    Doni

    Made several smart stops and ensured that Reina's absence was not keenly felt.

  • Glen Johnson
    4
    1
    3.00

    Glen Johnson

    Looked uncomofrtable coming forward from the left-hand side and had his attacking instinct blunted for that reason.

  • Daniel Agger
    5
    0
    3.00

    Daniel Agger

    Liverpool's best defender on the day. Made several notable interceptions and some trademark bursts forward from the back.

  • Jamie Carragher
    3
    3
    3.00

    Jamie Carragher

    Had the potential to struggle against Swansea's late runs into the box but looked composed at the heart of the Reds' defence.

  • Martin Kelly
    2
    4
    3.00

    Martin Kelly

    Did well up against Sinclair but did not emulate the runs from the back which Johnson often provides from that position.

  • Maxi Rodríguez
    5
    1
    3.00

    Maxi Rodríguez

    Suffered most from his team's lack of fluency and was unable to make the dangerous late runs which characterise his game.

  • Jordan Henderson
    3
    3
    3.00

    Jordan Henderson

    Neat and tidy as always and showed good energy to press Swansea's fluid midfield.

  • Stewart Downing
    1
    8
    2.00

    Stewart Downing Flop of the Match

    Forced onto his right foot consistently by Taylor and posed absolutely no threat as a result.

  • Jonjo Shelvey
    4
    2
    2.50

    Jonjo Shelvey

    Made some rash challenges in the first half and failed to dominate possession in the middle.

  • Luis Suárez
    5
    4
    3.00

    Luis Suárez

    Muted in the first half though improved in the second. Came up against a stubborn Swansea defence but constantly tried to create.

  • Andy Carroll
    2
    5
    3.00

    Andy Carroll

    Failed to carry on the form of recent games and was marshalled well by the Swans' defenders.

Substitutions

  • Dirk Kuyt
    4
    1
    3.00

    Dirk Kuyt

    Failed to have an impact coming on for what could be his last appearance in a Liverpool shirt.

  • Craig Bellamy
    4
    0
    3.00

    Craig Bellamy

    Couldn't get into the game as a substitute beyond one shot from distance which went well wide.

Results
 
Player Ratings
Tournament
Position
Ranking
Top Scorers
Player   Goals Penalties
Robin van Persie Robin van Persie
Striker
Man. United
25 3
Luis Suárez Luis Suárez
Striker
Liverpool
23 0
Gareth Bale Gareth Bale
Midfielder
Tottenham
20 0
C. Benteke C. Benteke
Striker
Aston Villa
19 3
Michu Michu
Midfielder
Swansea City
19 0