By Peter Shuttleworth BBC Sport Wales

A late wonder save from goalkeeper Michel Vorm earned Swansea a memorable point as Liverpool failed to win at Anfield for the third succesive game.

The Dutchman tipped over Glen Johnson's 20-yard shot in a thrilling goalless draw but Andy Carroll should have given Liverpool an early lead at Anfield.

Carroll hit the Swansea bar but the visitors may have won it when Mark Gower squandered a great late chance.

And both teams had penalty appeals turned down in a frantic second half.

Swansea's Leon Britton was fouled by defender Daniel Agger on the line of the Liverpool penalty area after breaking from midfield.

Kenny Dalglish disappointed with 'poor' Liverpool

But referee Phil Dowd insisted the offence was committed outside the box.

Gower wasted the subsequent free-kick before Liverpool's dangerman Luis Suarez, who had tested Vorm on numerous occasions, claimed he was brought down in the area.

Swans right-back Angel Rangel was the covering defender in the final minute of added time but experienced official Dowd judged that Suarez was fairly challenged.

The Swans, who have never won at Anfield, impressed with their passing and possession game and deserved the draw that gives them only their second away point of the season.

England striker Carroll, however, would have been disappointed not to convert a seemingly simple chance in the opening seven minutes.

A sublime move between Charlie Adam and Stewart Downing sliced open the Swansea defence but, from just six yards out, unmarked Carroll could not apply a fitting finish from Downing's cross as his strike crashed against the crossbar.

Suarez then fired just wide but the visitors gave a signal of intent as Liverpool keeper Jose Reina's point-blank reactions were tested following a good move down the Swansea left.

Wayne Routledge beat two defenders before firing an inswinging cross into the danger zone.

Brendan Rodgers delighted by Swansea's 'giant stride forward'

And, if Danny Graham had got any kind of touch to Routledge's superb ball, then the Swans striker would have almost certainly celebrated his fifth goal in as many games.

Reina's Swansea counterpart Vorm needed his reactions to be spot on when he tipped a 25-yarder from Suarez wide before Joe Allen curled a shot wide for Swansea.

Carroll tested Vorm again with a towering header from Adam's corner as the keeper nudged the effort wide.

Suarez continued to threaten for Liverpool, who are unbeaten at home, and the Swans stopper needed to be alert to save the Uruguay striker's flicked header from Adam's inswinging free-kick.

Liverpool hearts fluttered when Reina spilled Nathan Dyer's 20-yard shot into the path of Graham but the captain made amends to block the follow-up.

Liverpool v Swansea facts

  • Swansea have never beaten Liverpool at Anfield in the league.
  • Liverpool are unbeaten in six matches, their longest run since manager Kenny Dalglish returned.
  • Liverpool have won just three of their last 11 matches against newly promoted sides
  • This was the first time in 16 visits that Swansea have kept a clean sheet at Anfield

And after Britton's Swansea penalty shout, the visitors, who suffered a record 8-0 defeat on their last Anfield visit in a 1990 FA Cup tie, could have snatched victory in the final minutes.

But an unmarked Gower blazed over from 12 yards after Graham's perfect knock-down from Nathan Dyer's deep right-wing cross.

Liverpool substitute striker Dirk Kuyt did put the ball in the Swans net but it was ruled out for offside by assistant referee Sian Massey.

The Vorm show concluded an entertaining game as, just moments after the Swansea keeper saved a long-range strike from Suarez, he kept out Johnson.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish:

"I think the performance was disappointing. Swansea played the way we would have expected they would play but we didn't play the way we expected to play.

"Anything that we were good at we certainly didn't do too much of today.

"We are usually good at passing and moving and there was not a great deal of that and when we got it back we gave it away quickly.

"They had one chance in the second half when the boy (Mark Gower) put it over and Pepe made a save in the first half but we have to understand that level of performance isn't acceptable."

Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers:

"It was fantastic. I felt we were equipped to come to a big team and put in a big performance.

"Today was a chance to show we have now grown into the league. We started very well but to put in a performance like that at a big club with top players fills me with great pride.

"I thought we were outstanding. We got a bit of fortune early on but you need that but I don't think there was anything lucky about the result or the performance."

Lineup, Bookings (4) & Substitutions (4)

Liverpool

  • 25 Reina
  • 02 Johnson
  • 03 Jose Enrique
  • 05 Agger Booked
  • 37 Skrtel
  • 14 Henderson (Kuyt - 46' )
  • 19 Downing
  • 21 Lucas
  • 26 Adam Booked
  • 07 Suarez
  • 09 Carroll (Bellamy - 74' )

Substitutes

  • 32 Doni
  • 16 Coates
  • 34 Kelly
  • 11 Maxi
  • 20 Spearing
  • 18 Kuyt
  • 39 Bellamy

Swansea City

  • 01 Vorm
  • 02 Williams Booked
  • 03 Taylor Booked
  • 16 Monk
  • 22 Rangel
  • 07 Britton
  • 12 Dyer
  • 15 Routledge (Sinclair - 74' )
  • 24 Allen
  • 27 Gower (Agustien - 90' )
  • 10 Graham

Substitutes

  • 25 Tremmel
  • 44 Moras
  • 11 Sinclair
  • 26 Agustien
  • 29 Richards
  • 18 Lita
  • 19 Moore
Ref: Dowd
Att: 45,013

Match Stats

Shots

18 9

On target

10 3

Corners

11 4

Fouls

13 5

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +4:30 Full time

Full Time The referee blows his whistle to end the game.

90:00 +4:11

Defending throw-in by Danny Graham (Swansea).

90:00 +3:26

Cross by Daniel Agger (Liverpool), save (caught) by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

90:00 +3:23

Attacking throw-in by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool).

90:00 +1:50 Substitution

Substitution Swansea substitution: Mark Gower replaced by Kemy Agustien (tactical).

90:00 +1:34

Shot by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool) left-footed from left side of penalty area (12 yards), missed left.

90:00 +0:40

Goal kick taken short by Jose Reina (Liverpool).

89:55

Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Charlie Adam (Liverpool) to centre, save (caught) by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

89:44

Shot by Glen Johnson (Liverpool) volleyed right-footed from centre of penalty area (18 yards), save (tipped over) by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

89:34

Cross by Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool), clearance by Ashley Williams (Swansea).

89:26

Cross by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool), resulting in open play.

88:55

Attacking throw-in by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool).

88:45

Shot by Luis Suarez (Liverpool) right-footed from right channel (20 yards), save (parried) by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

88:14

Defending throw-in by Glen Johnson (Liverpool).

87:40

Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Michel Vorm (Swansea) from own half, resulting in open play.

87:14

Outswinging corner from left by-line taken left-footed by Stewart Downing (Liverpool) to far post, clearance by Ashley Williams (Swansea).

86:22

Foul by Ashley Williams (Swansea) on Luis Suarez (Liverpool). Free kick curled right-footed by Luis Suarez (Liverpool) from right channel (20 yards), hit wall.

85:33

Handball by Leiva Lucas (Liverpool). Free kick taken right-footed by Michel Vorm (Swansea) from own half, resulting in open play.

84:56

Defending throw-in by Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool).

84:20

Cross by Nathan Dyer (Swansea), blocked by Daniel Agger (Liverpool).

83:50

Foul by Leiva Lucas (Liverpool) on Joe Allen (Swansea). Free kick taken left-footed by Neil Taylor (Swansea) from own half, resulting in open play.

83:33

Goal kick taken long by Jose Reina (Liverpool).

83:25

Shot by Mark Gower (Swansea) left-footed from centre of penalty area (12 yards), over the bar.

82:38

Goal kick taken long by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

82:08

Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Charlie Adam (Liverpool) to near post, clearance by Mark Gower (Swansea).

81:49

Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Stewart Downing (Liverpool) to near post, clearance by Mark Gower (Swansea).

81:20 Booking

Booking Ashley Williams (Swansea) booked for unsporting behaviour.

81:17

Foul by Ashley Williams (Swansea) on Luis Suarez (Liverpool). Free kick taken left-footed by Charlie Adam (Liverpool) from right channel (25 yards), hit wall.

79:30

Goal kick taken long by Jose Reina (Liverpool).

79:17

Shot by Angel Rangel (Swansea) right-footed from right channel (35 yards), missed left.

79:05

Attacking throw-in by Neil Taylor (Swansea).

78:50

Scott Sinclair (Swansea) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Martin Skrtel (Liverpool) from own half, resulting in open play.

78:13

Goal kick taken long by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

78:00

Header by Daniel Agger (Liverpool) from centre of penalty area (6 yards), over the bar.

77:39

Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Charlie Adam (Liverpool) to centre, save (punched) by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

77:27

Attacking throw-in by Charlie Adam (Liverpool).

77:00

Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Charlie Adam (Liverpool) to near post, clearance by Mark Gower (Swansea).

75:54

Goal kick taken long by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

75:43

Shot by Stewart Downing (Liverpool) left-footed from left channel (25 yards), missed left.

74:37

Attacking throw-in by Angel Rangel (Swansea).

73:56 Substitution

Substitution Liverpool substitution: Andy Carroll replaced by Craig Bellamy (tactical).

73:41 Substitution

Substitution Swansea substitution: Wayne Routledge replaced by Scott Sinclair (tactical).

72:16

Defending throw-in by Leiva Lucas (Liverpool).

71:49

Foul by Glen Johnson (Liverpool) on Joe Allen (Swansea). Free kick taken right-footed by Mark Gower (Swansea) from right channel, resulting in open play.

71:29

Cross by Glen Johnson (Liverpool), clearance by Garry Monk (Swansea).

70:49

Foul by Andy Carroll (Liverpool) on Neil Taylor (Swansea). Free kick taken right-footed by Ashley Williams (Swansea) from own half, resulting in open play.

70:11

Attacking throw-in by Danny Graham (Swansea).

68:20

Goal kick taken short by Jose Reina (Liverpool).

67:18

Foul by Daniel Agger (Liverpool) on Leon Britton (Swansea). Free kick drilled right-footed by Mark Gower (Swansea) from right channel (20 yards), missed right.

67:01

Attacking throw-in by Angel Rangel (Swansea).

66:19

Free kick crossed right-footed by Mark Gower (Swansea) from right wing, clearance by Andy Carroll (Liverpool).

66:19 Booking

Booking Daniel Agger (Liverpool) booked for unsporting behaviour.

65:50

Foul by Daniel Agger (Liverpool) on Wayne Routledge (Swansea).

65:15

Defending throw-in by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool).

65:05

Shot by Danny Graham (Swansea) right-footed from centre of penalty area (12 yards), save (blocked) by Jose Reina (Liverpool).

64:51

Weak shot by Nathan Dyer (Swansea) left-footed from right channel (20 yards), save (blocked) by Jose Reina (Liverpool).

64:17

Attacking throw-in by Angel Rangel (Swansea).

63:49

Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Mark Gower (Swansea) to far post, clearance by Andy Carroll (Liverpool).

63:29

Shot by Nathan Dyer (Swansea) right-footed from left channel (25 yards), save (tipped round post) by Jose Reina (Liverpool).

62:57

Goal kick taken short by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

62:36

Foul by Mark Gower (Swansea) on Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool). Free kick taken right-footed by Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool) from left wing, resulting in open play.

61:44

Defending throw-in by Neil Taylor (Swansea).

61:31

Danny Graham (Swansea) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Jose Reina (Liverpool) from own half, resulting in open play.

61:07

Inswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Mark Gower (Swansea) to centre, clearance by Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool).

60:24

Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Mark Gower (Swansea) to near post, clearance by Daniel Agger (Liverpool).

59:50

Goal kick taken short by Jose Reina (Liverpool).

59:33

Shot by Joe Allen (Swansea) right-footed from right channel (25 yards), missed right.

58:18

Foul by Glen Johnson (Liverpool) on Wayne Routledge (Swansea). Free kick taken right-footed by Ashley Williams (Swansea) from own half, resulting in open play.

58:05

Cross by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool), save (punched) by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

57:36

Defending throw-in by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool).

56:44

Foul by Andy Carroll (Liverpool) on Angel Rangel (Swansea). Free kick taken right-footed by Angel Rangel (Swansea) from own half, resulting in open play.

55:08

Free kick taken left-footed by Charlie Adam (Liverpool) from right wing, header by Luis Suarez (Liverpool) from centre of penalty area (12 yards), save (caught) by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

55:08 Booking

Booking Neil Taylor (Swansea) booked for unsporting behaviour.

54:59

Foul by Neil Taylor (Swansea) on Glen Johnson (Liverpool).

54:09

Defending throw-in by Neil Taylor (Swansea).

54:03

Defending throw-in by Neil Taylor (Swansea).

53:30

Cross by Charlie Adam (Liverpool), save (caught) by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

53:21

Attacking throw-in by Stewart Downing (Liverpool).

53:06

Attacking throw-in by Stewart Downing (Liverpool).

51:47

Cross by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool), blocked by Leon Britton (Swansea).

50:45

Foul by Luis Suarez (Liverpool) on Garry Monk (Swansea). Free kick taken right-footed by Garry Monk (Swansea) from own half, resulting in open play.

49:16

Goal kick taken short by Jose Reina (Liverpool).

48:53

Attacking throw-in by Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool).

48:34

Goal kick taken long by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

48:16

Goal kick taken short by Jose Reina (Liverpool).

47:59

Cross by Mark Gower (Swansea), resulting in ball out of play.

47:34

Cross by Stewart Downing (Liverpool), save (caught) by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

46:52

Cross by Charlie Adam (Liverpool), save (caught) by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

45:29

Attacking throw-in by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool).

45:01

The referee gets the second half started.

45:01 Substitution

Substitution Liverpool substitution: Jordan Henderson replaced by Dirk Kuyt (tactical).

45:00 +1:43 Half time

Half Time The half-time whistle blows.

45:00 +1:23

Goal kick taken long by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

45:00 +1:01

Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Luis Suarez (Liverpool) to centre, resulting in ball out of play.

45:00 +0:41

Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Stewart Downing (Liverpool) to far post, header by Andy Carroll (Liverpool) from centre of penalty area (12 yards), save (tipped round post) by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

45:00 +0:28

Cross by Stewart Downing (Liverpool), clearance by Ashley Williams (Swansea).

45:00 +0:23

Attacking throw-in by Stewart Downing (Liverpool).

45:00 +0:02

Goal kick taken long by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

44:23

Attacking throw-in by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool).

44:12

Attacking throw-in by Jordan Henderson (Liverpool).

44:05

Attacking throw-in by Luis Suarez (Liverpool).

43:37

Cross by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool), header by Stewart Downing (Liverpool) from right side of penalty area (12 yards), save (caught) by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

43:29

Attacking throw-in by Luis Suarez (Liverpool).

42:30

Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Michel Vorm (Swansea) from own half, resulting in open play.

41:46

Defending throw-in by Daniel Agger (Liverpool).

41:25

Defending throw-in by Angel Rangel (Swansea).

41:04

Cross by Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), clearance by Ashley Williams (Swansea).

40:13

Danny Graham (Swansea) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Jose Reina (Liverpool) from own half, resulting in open play.

39:29

Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Leon Britton (Swansea) to short, resulting in open play.

38:55

Foul by Daniel Agger (Liverpool) on Danny Graham (Swansea). Free kick taken right-footed by Mark Gower (Swansea) from own half, resulting in open play.

38:33

Defending throw-in by Angel Rangel (Swansea).

37:52

Danny Graham (Swansea) caught offside. Free kick taken right-footed by Jose Reina (Liverpool) from own half, resulting in open play.

36:49

Goal kick taken long by Jose Reina (Liverpool).

36:39

Shot by Joe Allen (Swansea) right-footed from left channel (20 yards), missed right.

35:59

Defending throw-in by Angel Rangel (Swansea).

35:08

Cross by Joe Allen (Swansea), clearance by Daniel Agger (Liverpool).

34:54

Goal kick taken short by Jose Reina (Liverpool).

33:26

Foul by Charlie Adam (Liverpool) on Joe Allen (Swansea). Free kick taken left-footed by Ashley Williams (Swansea) from own half, resulting in open play.

33:21

Cross by Charlie Adam (Liverpool), clearance by Ashley Williams (Swansea).

33:04

Attacking throw-in by Glen Johnson (Liverpool).

32:42

Attacking throw-in by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool).

32:36

Attacking throw-in by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool).

32:18

Shot by Daniel Agger (Liverpool) left-footed from left channel (25 yards), blocked by Ashley Williams (Swansea).

31:20

Attacking throw-in by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool).

30:47

Attacking throw-in by Glen Johnson (Liverpool).

30:28

Goal kick taken long by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

30:05

Cross by Luis Suarez (Liverpool), resulting in ball out of play.

29:36

Goal kick taken long by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

29:24

Shot by Stewart Downing (Liverpool) left-footed from right channel (25 yards), over the bar.

28:59

Outswinging corner from left by-line taken left-footed by Charlie Adam (Liverpool) to centre, resulting in open play.

28:47

Shot by Luis Suarez (Liverpool) left-footed from centre of penalty area (12 yards), save (tipped round post) by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

28:11

Defending throw-in by Neil Taylor (Swansea).

28:03

Cross by Stewart Downing (Liverpool), resulting in ball out of play.

27:52

Cross by Wayne Routledge (Swansea), save (parried) by Jose Reina (Liverpool).

27:19

Cross by Joe Allen (Swansea), clearance by Glen Johnson (Liverpool).

26:59

Handball by Charlie Adam (Liverpool). Free kick taken left-footed by Mark Gower (Swansea) from right channel, resulting in open play.

26:42

Goal kick taken long by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

25:43

Foul by Garry Monk (Swansea) on Andy Carroll (Liverpool). Free kick taken left-footed by Charlie Adam (Liverpool) from left channel, header by Luis Suarez (Liverpool) from centre of penalty area (12 yards), missed left.

25:22

Attacking throw-in by Martin Skrtel (Liverpool).

24:59

Outswinging corner from left by-line taken left-footed by Stewart Downing (Liverpool) to centre, clearance by Ashley Williams (Swansea).

24:44

Attacking throw-in by Glen Johnson (Liverpool).

24:05

Cross by Stewart Downing (Liverpool), clearance by Garry Monk (Swansea).

23:27

Goal kick taken long by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

23:10

Cross by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool), header by Leiva Lucas (Liverpool) from centre of penalty area (6 yards), missed left.

22:18

Attacking throw-in by Glen Johnson (Liverpool).

22:10

Attacking throw-in by Glen Johnson (Liverpool).

21:04

Attacking throw-in by Luis Suarez (Liverpool).

20:43

Cross by Luis Suarez (Liverpool), clearance by Garry Monk (Swansea).

19:36

Defending throw-in by Neil Taylor (Swansea).

19:12

Outswinging corner from left by-line taken left-footed by Charlie Adam (Liverpool) to centre, resulting in ball out of play.

18:54

Shot by Stewart Downing (Liverpool) right-footed from left side of penalty area (18 yards), blocked by Angel Rangel (Swansea).

18:43

Cross by Stewart Downing (Liverpool), clearance by Neil Taylor (Swansea).

18:18

Goal kick taken long by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

18:03

Shot by Luis Suarez (Liverpool) right-footed from left channel (30 yards), missed right.

16:37

Defending throw-in by Neil Taylor (Swansea).

15:59

Goal kick taken short by Jose Reina (Liverpool).

15:48

Shot by Angel Rangel (Swansea) right-footed from right channel (25 yards), over the bar.

15:44

Cross by Wayne Routledge (Swansea), clearance by Martin Skrtel (Liverpool).

15:32

Cross by Wayne Routledge (Swansea), clearance by Andy Carroll (Liverpool).

14:40

Foul by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool) on Nathan Dyer (Swansea). Free kick crossed right-footed by Mark Gower (Swansea) from right wing, clearance by Leiva Lucas (Liverpool).

12:58

Free kick taken right-footed by Michel Vorm (Swansea) from own half, resulting in open play.

12:58 Booking

Booking Charlie Adam (Liverpool) booked for unsporting behaviour.

12:48

Foul by Charlie Adam (Liverpool) on Joe Allen (Swansea).

12:38

Cross by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool), clearance by Garry Monk (Swansea).

12:01

Attacking throw-in by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool).

11:31

Attacking throw-in by Glen Johnson (Liverpool).

10:40

Attacking throw-in by Glen Johnson (Liverpool).

10:03

Defending throw-in by Glen Johnson (Liverpool).

9:57

Defending throw-in by Glen Johnson (Liverpool).

9:31

Foul by Leiva Lucas (Liverpool) on Nathan Dyer (Swansea). Free kick taken right-footed by Leon Britton (Swansea) from own half, resulting in open play.

8:31

Attacking throw-in by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool).

7:48

Cross by Andy Carroll (Liverpool), save (caught) by Michel Vorm (Swansea).

6:41

Cross by Stewart Downing (Liverpool), shot by Andy Carroll (Liverpool) left-footed from right side of six-yard box (6 yards),

6:15

Attacking throw-in by Glen Johnson (Liverpool).

5:33

Defending throw-in by Neil Taylor (Swansea).

5:01

Cross by Neil Taylor (Swansea), clearance by Sanchez Jose Enrique (Liverpool).

2:22

Attacking throw-in by Glen Johnson (Liverpool).

0:00

The referee gets the match started.

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