Swansea City reached the FA Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 54 years with a 2-0 win over second-tier Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday as goals from Jordan Ayew and Nathan Dyer settled an attritional fifth round replay. NaijaBet.com
Swansea, who face a last-eight home tie against Tottenham Hotspur or Rochdale, who play their replay on Wednesday, was lifeless in front of a sparse crowd at the Liberty Stadium until Ayew tapped home a rebound from close range in the 55th minute.
Swansea last reached the sixth round of the competition in 1964, when they were known as Swansea Town. That year, they went one stage further before losing to Preston North End in the semifinals.
“Swansea have now made the best path in the Cup since then so it’s a little part of history and we are happy about that. I’m very proud of my players.” NaijaBet.com
Carvalhal would have seen little to be proud of in the first half, however, as Swansea struggled to create chances against their Championship opponents. NaijaBet.com
Their breakthrough arrived when midfielder Tom Carroll let fly with an unstoppable drive that ricocheted off both posts before halftime substitute Ayew slotted in the rebound.
As Wednesday pushed forward, space opened up for Swansea and Dyer made the game safe. NaijaBet.com
“I think we deserved the win, but Sheffield Wednesday did well in the two games.” NaijaBet.com
