What a night for Swansea City! In an electrifying match at the Swansea.com Stadium, the Swans clawed their way back from a daunting 2-goal deficit to triumph over Nottingham Forest 3-2, securing a spot in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Forest’s Igor Jesus seemed to have tilted the game in their favour with two first-half strikes. But the Swans weren’t ready to back down. Cameron Burgess started the comeback with a brilliant header, igniting hope among the fans. Just when it looked like time was up, Zan Vipotnik scored in the dying moments of stoppage time, making it all square at 2-2. The stadium erupted again when Burgess netted his second goal, sealing an astonishing victory and his status as the star of the match.
Here’s a quick player rundown from the night:
– **Andy Fisher (7/10):** Solid performance with a key save from Hudson-Odoi.
– **Josh Key (7/10):** Some shaky defensive moments, but instrumental with key blocks and deliveries.
– **Cameron Burgess (8/10):** A true hero with two decisive goals.
– **Kaelan Casey (7/10):** Strong defensive presence with crucial clearances.
– **Ishe Samuels-Smith (7/10):** Impressive debut, showing great composure.
– **Ethan Galbraith (8/10):** Strong midfield anchor with energetic runs.
– **Goncalo Franco (6/10):** A quieter match but held his ground.
– **Manuel Benson (7/10):** Grew more confident as the match progressed.
– **Malick Yalcouye (7/10):** His pressing made life difficult for the opposition.
– **Eom Jisung (7/10):** Influential in the attack, setting up the first goal.
– **Adam Idah (6/10):** Showed enthusiasm, but couldn’t quite break through this time.
Substitutes also played their part, with Josh Tymon and Liam Cullen providing essential momentum and assists in the final moments.
It was a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the last whistle, with the Swans giving a masterclass in determination and comeback spirit. Could this be the start of something special in the cup run? Only time will tell! 🦢⚽️