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Europa League | Playoff Round
Aug 22, 2013 at 7.05pm UK
5-1
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Michael Laudrup hails 'excellent' win
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup hails his side's performance following their 5-1 thrashing of Petrolul Ploiesti.Aug 22, 22:14
Michael Laudrup hails Swansea City performance
Michael Laudrup praises his side's performance in the Europa League win, saying that they now must "finish the job". Aug 22, 22:02
Wayne Routledge: 'We were ruthless'
Wayne Routledge believes that Swansea City were ruthless as they beat Petrolul Ploiesti 5-1 in their Europa League qualifier.Aug 22, 21:06
The Match
Match Report
Swansea put five goals past Petrolul Ploiesti tonight in the Europa League.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole's live coverage of the match between Swansea City and Petrolul Ploiesti in the Europa League playoffs.
Team News
Wilfied Bony starts up front for Swansea City in the first leg of their Europa League playoff tie against Petrolul Ploiesti.
Build-up
Jose Canas hails Swansea City fans
Midfielder Jose Canas hails Swansea City's fans for the way that they supported their side against Manchester United.Aug 21, 14:17
Pablo Hernandez: 'I can help Swansea succeed in Europe'
Swansea City midfielder Pablo Hernandez believes that his past experience with Valencia can help his current club during their Europa League campaign.Aug 21, 05:59
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