Swansea City were again denied a win as Scott Dann cancelled out Gylfi Sigurdsson’s lovely free-kick, to ensure both teams took a point from Saturday night’s clash at the Liberty Stadium.
Both team needed a positive result, as Swansea still worry about their relegation battle situation, while Alan Pardew was not happy his as team lost to Bournemouth during midweek. The Swans started better, resulting in numerous shots towards Palace’s goal and the score-line changed after 13 minutes. Sigurdsson’s beauty of a free-kick was enough to take the lead.
Yet, in Palace’s first precise shot, the result was equalized as Dann made the most of some shambolic defending after another corner. Francesco Guidolin’s team conceded from a set piece for the third match in a row, and it is a problem he will have to solve.
Swansea seemed the better team once more, but their 12 shots from inside of Palace’s box were not enough to score at least twice. The Wales-based club is still to score more than two goals in a single match this season, while Crystal Palace won only one point in their last five matches and have dropped heavily to 12th position on the Premier League table.
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Swansea City
Lukasz Fabianski – 6: Had a decent game, with one nice save, but he could have reacted better when Dann scored.
Angel Rangel – 6.5: Had a good game defensively, but also was useful upfront with several crosses and a chance created.
Federico Fernandez – 7.5: Maybe his best display of the season, an absolute stalwart at the back.
Ashley Williams – 7: Had important ball recoveries, stopping opposition attacks early.
Neil Taylor – 6.5: Did not play as good as the midweek, but his defensive play was satisfactory enough.
Jack Cork – 7: Had a good game, making interceptions all over the pitch.
Leon Britton – 7: Another high-quality display, creating two chances and keeping possession well.
Andre Ayew – 6.5: Often was a threat in the opposition’s box, but could not score. Was also solid defensively.
Gylfi Sigurdsson – 8: A stunning free-kick goal was enough from him, but he added a couple of chances created for his teammates.
Alberto Paloschi – 6.5: Not the best from him, did not get the ball many times.
Wayne Routledge – 6.5: His defensive game was good in the middle of the pitch, but lacked impact in the final third.
Substitutions
Modou Barrow – 5.5: Seemed more direct than usual, but did not really make much change.
Kyle Naughton – N/A: Not enough time spent on the pitch.
Bafetimbi Gomis – N/A: Only featured for the final moments.
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Crystal Palace
Wayne Hennessey – 6.5: Decent showing, but he could not save Palace from Sigurdsson’s goal.
Joel Ward – 7: Made several interceptions and ball recoveries, but also connected nicely with his long passes.
Scott Dann – 8: Another goal for the amazing centre-back, who enjoys being in the opposition box.
Damien Delaney – 7.5: Assisted the goal, but also performed well defensively.
Pape Souare – 7: Blocked three shots in the box, saving his keeper from trouble.
Jordon Mutch – 6.5: A decent job on the left-side, but his crosses were not of much use.
Mile Jedinak – 7: The Australian was amazing defensively, making five clearances from the penalty spot area.
Wilfried Zaha – 7: Did not try his shot during the game, but made sure his teammates were in position, with four chances created in the box.
Yohan Cabaye – 7: Played in both directions well, especially defensively, making seven interceptions.
Chung Yong Lee – 5: Absolutely invisible in the first-half.
Emanuel Adebayor – 6: Not a great game, but did try to test Fabianski a couple of times.
Substitutions
Marouna Chamakh – 5.5: Tried keeping the possession, but not with much effect.
Hiram Boateng – 5: Did not have much impact on the match.
Fraizer Campbell – N/A: Not enough time spent on the pitch.
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