Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Burnley. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stockport County and Burnley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Les Thompson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stockport County and Burnley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Les Thompson.
0.00
0-0Stockport County kick off!
8.09
0-0Dominic Law knocks the ball forward to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.36
0-0Mourad Belhamel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Haller. Torsten Haller kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Claus Fredgaard easily picks it out of the air!
12.05
0-0Celestine Kanu hits a low pass to Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
14.18
0-0Jason Moore makes a probing pass to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman knocks the ball forward to Saul Barron but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.11
Andrei Belodedici makes a simple pass to Nordin Strupar. Nordin Strupar flicks a high ball forward to David Pinto who takes it down. David Pinto shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
21.07
Torsten Haller knocks the ball forward to Shaun Westwood. Shaun Westwood sees Rafael Lima just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Lima takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Claus Fredgaard manages to gather it effortlessly.
22.06
Torsten Haller threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Westwood. Shaun Westwood flicks the ball with his head. Claus Fredgaard comfortably punches it away to safety.
24.35
0-0Saul Barron barges into Harry Robson. The referee warns Saul Barron to calm down! Harry Robson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.06
1-0Mark Schwarzer hits a low pass to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power advances inside the box! Niccolo Power muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.16
1-0Torsten Haller catches Nordin Strupar on the ankles. Torsten Haller is shown the yellow card! Nordin Strupar stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.49
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.08
With vision, Harry Higginbotham plays the ball forward to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Claus Fredgaard effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
Jason Moore makes an attacking run forward. Jason Moore plays a scrappy one-two with Saul Barron and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jason Moore looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stockport County players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Burnley kicking off!
47.01
Mark Schwarzer flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Power controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Power knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Ipoua.
51.54
Harry Robson flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Schwarzer. Mark Schwarzer threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power plays a quick one-two with Rafael Lima and rushes in on goal... Niccolo Power shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stockport County!
54.47
Stockport County are in full control of this game.
59.55
Jason Moore hits a low pass to Saul Barron. Saul Barron plays a scrappy one-two with Frederico Roman and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Saul Barron provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
60.46
2-1Stockport County have made a substitution with Warren Ljungberg replacing Torsten Haller .Burnley have made a substitution with Ernest Hill replacing Frederico Roman .
61.53
Andrei Belodedici flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Law. Dominic Law passes the ball forward to Ernest Hill. Ernest Hill finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Stephane Scifo!
63.49
Dominic Law runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dominic Law threads the ball through into the box. Ernest Hill side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Stephane Scifo!
67.36
Jason Moore flicks a high pass forward. Ernest Hill controls it well on his chest. Ernest Hill knocks in a cross ball towards Saul Barron. With a superhuman jump, Saul Barron connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
71.23
Warren Ljungberg threads the ball through to Shaun Westwood. Shaun Westwood knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Denys Demyanchuk.
77.09
Burnley have made a substitution with Noah Herzog replacing David Pinto .
79.37
Denys Demyanchuk makes a strong solo run forward. Denys Demyanchuk threads the ball through to Saul Barron. Saul Barron shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.46
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.02
With a delightful solo run, Jason Moore stretches the opposition's defence. Jason Moore lofts in a cross ball towards Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Harry Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Niccolo Power 27, 52 | Jason Moore 45 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Power of Stockport County |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stephane Scifo (GK)
8
2. Celestine Kanu (DEF)
6
3. Marco Laurent (DEF)
6
4. Harry Robson (DEF)
6
5. Mourad Belhamel (DEF)
6
6. Torsten Haller (MID)
6
7. Mark Schwarzer (MID)
7
8. Harry Higginbotham (MID)
6
9. Rafael Lima (ATT)
6
10. Niccolo Power (ATT)
10
11. Shaun Westwood (ATT)
6
12. Phil Thomson (DEF)
0
13. Warren Ljungberg (MID)
6
14. Cedric Zugna (ATT)
0
1. Claus Fredgaard (GK)
7
2. Andrei Belodedici (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Ipoua (DEF)
6
4. Denys Demyanchuk (DEF)
6
5. Modeste Ipoua (DEF)
6
6. Dominic Law (MID)
6
7. Jason Moore (MID)
8
8. Nordin Strupar (MID)
6
9. Saul Barron (ATT)
7
10. Frederico Roman (ATT)
6
11. David Pinto (ATT)
6
12. Marc Ince (MID)
0
13. Noah Herzog (ATT)
6
14. Ernest Hill (ATT)
6