Swans Soar into EFL Cup Third Round After Penalty Drama!
Swansea City secured a dramatic victory over Plymouth Argyle in the EFL Cup, advancing to the third round after a tense penalty shootout. The match, which ended 1-1 after regular time, saw Andy Fisher become the hero, saving Matthew Sorinola's penalty to seal the win for the Swans.
Zan Vipotnik, the Slovenian international, continued his impressive form, scoring for Swansea in both normal time and the penalty shootout. His stunning 25-yard strike, which hit the underside of the crossbar, gave Swansea the lead in the first half. This marked his second goal in as many games, following his crucial equalizer against Watford in the Championship.
However, Plymouth Argyle proved to be resilient, drawing level just before half-time. Brendan Wiredu headed home Sorinola's free-kick, silencing the home crowd and putting pressure back on Swansea.
Despite numerous chances for both sides, including a one-on-one opportunity for Melker Widell early in the game and a close-range save from Argyle goalkeeper Luca Ashby-Hammond to deny Vipotnik a second goal, the score remained level. Bim Pepple also had two good opportunities for Plymouth, but Andy Fisher was equal to the task.
Ultimately, it was Swansea who held their nerve in the penalty shootout. Successful kicks from Vipotnik, Ethan Galbraith, Liam Cullen, and Ben Cabango, followed by Widell's decisive penalty, ensured Swansea's progression to the next round. The victory also maintained their unbeaten home record this season.
Swans TV Audio Commentary
For fans in the UK, audio commentary of Swansea City matches, including the Carabao Cup tie against Plymouth Argyle, is available on Swans TV Live. Supporters can tune in to commentary from Anthony O’Connell by signing up for a monthly pass at £5 per month or an annual subscription for £45.