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Swansea 1-1 Kuban Krasnodar
Swansea City have drawn one all at home to Russian side Kuban Krasnodar. They had been aiming for a third victory in their Europa League group.
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Laudrup: Draw against Kuban Krasnodar "fair result"
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup said his side's 1-1 draw against Kuban Krasnodar was a "fair result." It was the first time Swansea have dropped points in the Europa League so far this season.
"Watching the game overall, I have to say that a draw is a fair result.
"We had a lot of possession but did not create so much.
"We just have to move on. We have to play until the last second. Seven points, we're still top of the group, but now we will have to do our work away from home as well."
Full time: Swansea 1 Kuban Krasnodar 1
Swansea have drawn one all with Russian side Kuban Krasnodar. A goal from Swansea's Michu saw the Welsh side ahead until just before the final whistle in which they conceded a penalty. Cisse of Kuban successfully converted from the spot - Swansea unable to hold the lead.
You can see more reaction from the Liberty Stadium here as well as highlights from the match.
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Tremmel says Swans need to be wary tonight
Swansea City could take a huge step towards the Europa League knock out stages tonight with a win over Kuban Krasnodar. The Russian side, who are bottom of their qualifying group, will visit the Liberty Stadium. But Swansea City goalkeeper Gerhard Tremmel says they still need to be wary.
Wilfried Bony on Swansea speaking Spanish - and Welsh
Record signing Wilfried Bony has been talking to ITV Sport about life on and off the pitch at Swansea City.
The £12m striker, who is from French-speaking Ivory Coast, says he often speaks Spanish to call for the ball from his teammates.
Bony says he knows one word of Welsh - 'diolch' - which is more than interviewer Ned Boulting!
He also reveals he's a busy man outside of football, who likes to DJ, dance and sing.
Swansea host Russian side Kuban Krasnodar tonight, aiming for a third successive victory in their Europa League group.
The game is live on ITV4 and the ITV Sport website
Chairman: Important to 'gain respect in football world'
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins says he believes another win in the Europa League tonight will enhance the club's standing in the football world.
Swansea have already grabbed a lot of people's attention with a 3-0 victory over Spanish giants Valencia in their first game, and followed it up with a narrow win over Swiss side St Gallen.
“I think the biggest thing when you look back is to gain respect in the football world,” Jenkins said.
“Then you build up recognition that we’re not just participating but that we can compete at this stage and build our own brand as a football club. That’s what we want - not only in our own country."
Swansea are in European competition for the first time in more than 20 years, after winning the Capital One Cup in February.
Tonight's game with be live on ITV4 and on the ITV Sport website
Swansea look for three out of three in Europe
Swansea City face Russian side Kuban Krasnodar at the Liberty Stadium tonight in the Europa League.
Michael Laudrup's side are looking for a third successive win in the competition, which would put them in pole position to qualify for the knockout stages.
Captain Ashley Williams and left-back Ben Davies will both miss tonight's game with ankle injuries.
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Williams ruled out of Swansea's Kuban Krasnodar clash
Swansea City defender Ashley Williams has today trained with his team mates but has been ruled out of the Swans' Europa League clash with Russian side Kuban Krasnodar tomorrow night.
Swans captain Williams has missed his sides last five games due to an ankle injury and although he was able to take a full part in training has been deemed not match fit by boss Michael Laudrup.
Swansea City could take a huge step towards the Europa League knockout stages if they beat their Russian Premier League opponents at the Liberty Stadium.