South Wales Evening Post

How they rated

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BEN HAMER

The vast majority of his work came with his feet while he, despite the offside flag being up , made a superb save to deny Charlie Austin. Great stop to keep out Lyndon Dykes’s effort late on too. Another clean sheet.

BEN CABANGO

Made plenty of defensive interventi­ons and used his strength to great effect on numerous occasions. The Welshman is in a good vein of form right now.

KYLE NAUGHTON

A very good display at the heart of Swansea’s back three from the experience­d defender who was as good as ever in possession.

RYAN MANNING

Lining up against his former employers, Manning was so composed throughout and regularly made sure he was in the right place at the right time.

CYRUS CHRISTIE

Got forward well and looked dangerous when cutting in from the right flank. Used his experience to nullify some QPR attacks too.

FLYNN DOWNES

Typically slick on the ball when Swansea controlled possession. Lost his head in the second half, though, and picked up two bookings that led to a red card after falling into traps set by Charlie Austin. Mark would and should have been better but for that naivety.

JOEL LATIBEAUDI­ERE

Made a few rash challenges in the first half as he tried to get to grips with Moses Odubajo. Wasn’t able to offer much in attacking areas, but was decent in possession in fairness. Missed a good chance in the second half.

KOREY SMITH

The midfielder made a couple of decent defensive interventi­ons and helped Christie to carry a threat on the right. Fired wide in the second half but was solid throughout.

HANNES WOLF

The Austrian did some good defensive work on what was his first start for the club. Set-pieces didn’t come off, although that will no doubt improve as he gets up to full speed. Withdrawn.

JOEL PIROE

Some good hold up play, although he had nothing in the way of chances in front of goal until he was brilliantl­y denied by David Marshall in the second half. Subbed.

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