A late strike from Ferrie Bodde earned Swansea a 1-1 draw at home to Burnley.
Bodde leaves it late to frustrate Burnley
A late strike from Ferrie Bodde earned Swansea a 1-1 draw at home to Burnley.
The midfielder struck deep into injury-time to ensure Roberto Martinez's side took a share of the spoils.
Joey Gudjonsson had put the in-form Clarets in front just before the hour mark, but they were ultimately unable to hang on to that lead.
Owen Coyle's side came under pressure during the opening exchanges as Swansea looked to take control.
Midfielder Darren Pratley rifled in a 20-yard strike inside the third minute which flew just wide of Brian Jensen's left-hand post.
However, Burnley soon gained a foothold on proceedings and Graham Alexander fired narrowly wide from 25 yards out as he went in search of his fourth goal in three games.
Alexander has been deployed in a holding role in midfield in recent games and has enjoyed a new lease of life.
He again looked to direct proceedings from just in front of Burnley's back four but Swansea remained a threat in attack.
In the 22nd minute Shaun MacDonald delivered a free-kick from the right flank and Andrea Orlandi arrived to plant a firm header straight into Jensen's midriff.
Booked
A niggling undercurrent began to develop as Orlandi and Burnley trio Kevin McDonald, Stephen Jordan and Clarke Carlisle were all booked within the space of 10 minutes.
In the 35th minute Burnley midfielder Chris McCann collected possession and hit a 20-yard shot which drew a comfortable save from Swansea goalkeeper Dorus De Vries.
But neither side could break the deadlock before the half-time whistle had blown.
Coyle made a change at the break, replacing McDonald with Gudjonsson.
The Clarets boss was rewarded 14 minutes later when the Icelander met Elliott's right-wing delivery with a fine header which flew into the back of the net.
They came close to doubling their advantage when Steve Thompson's header drew a smart save from De Vries.
Swansea sought to reply when midfielder Mark Gower warmed Jensen's hands from 18 yards but Steven Thompson also had an opportunity to score for Burnley, only to fire over the bar from 20 yards.
However, with time running out Angel Rangel crossed from the right and Bodde headed home from close range to earn the Swans a point.
