Swansea wins but Luke Williams criticizes team's performance
- Swansea City achieved a 2-1 victory over Derby County at Pride Park.
- Despite the win, Swansea's performance waned after the early goals, leading Luke Williams to voice concerns over consistency.
- The victory marked a positive turning point for Swansea after recent last-minute defeats.
In a recent Championship match held at Pride Park, Swansea City narrowly defeated Derby County with a score of 2-1. The match took place on a day filled with tension and high stakes for both teams. Swansea started strong, with Zan Vipotnik finding the back of the net just two minutes into the game, only to be followed by Ronald, who scored again in the 14th minute. However, after taking a two-goal lead, Swansea seemed to lose momentum. Derby County fought back and managed to convert a penalty through Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, which allowed them to reduce the deficit. They continued to apply pressure but were unable to equalize, leading to a frustrated Derby manager, Paul Warne, admitting that his team's lack of aggression and poor marking were significant factors in their defeat. Despite the win, Swansea's coach Luke Williams expressed his concerns about his team's ability to sustain performance levels throughout the match, indicating that they could have controlled the game better after their second goal. Ultimately, Swansea's victory allowed them to leapfrog Derby in the league standings, demonstrating their resilience after a string of previous late-game losses.