Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 7,696 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Burnley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by James Hall.


0.00
Middlesbrough get the match underway!
3.07
Eddie Ball flicks a high pass forward. Simon Marsden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Marsden plays a one-two with Carlton Plowright and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Simon Marsden provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Antonio Vila is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.10
Neil Morrison hits a low pass to Adam Le Saux. Adam Le Saux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Ball. Eddie Ball controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Duarte Ramos through on goal. Some good footwork from Duarte Ramos provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Antonio Vila.
12.17
Graham Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Hughes. Harry Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Ruel Hibbs is on top of it.
15.15
Frederico Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicky Smith threads the ball through to Harry Hughes. Harry Hughes advances inside the box! Harry Hughes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
18.41
Nicky Smith hits a low pass to Seb Bonnard. Seeing a gap ahead, Seb Bonnard laces a through ball forward to Gianluca De Palma. Gianluca De Palma plays the ball forward to Harry Hughes who has made a great run into the box. Harry Hughes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Harry Hughes!
21.25
Clive Armstrong sees a break and surges forward. With great vision, Clive Armstrong plays the ball forward to Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden makes a great pass forward. Carlton Plowright runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
22.46
Gianluca De Palma flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Mercer controls it well on his chest. Shaun Mercer advances inside the box! Shaun Mercer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
26.09
Clive Armstrong kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Ball. Eddie Ball hits a low pass to Duarte Ramos. Duarte Ramos shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
27.26
Wayne Butt sees a break and surges forward. Wayne Butt sees a break and surges forward. Wayne Butt shoots from distance but it flies wide!
39.33
Clive Armstrong makes a simple pass to Eddie Ball. Eddie Ball flicks a high ball forward to Simon Marsden who takes it down. Simon Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Plowright. Carlton Plowright directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Antonio Vila.
44.12
Gianluca De Palma flicks a high pass forward to Harry Hughes who brings the ball under control. Harry Hughes tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Ruel Hibbs!
45.00
Adam Le Saux flicks a high ball forward to Neil Morrison who takes it down. Neil Morrison skips past Jermaine Adams! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Neil Morrison provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Burnley appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough have changed their lineup with Stanley Byrne replacing Seb Bonnard.

45.00
The whistle blows and Burnley kick off!
47.01
Duarte Moutinho passes the ball forward to Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden plays the ball forward to Duarte Ramos. Duarte Ramos runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Duarte Ramos provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
49.01
Nicky Smith sees Harry Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harry Hughes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Mathieu Paviot through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mathieu Paviot provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ruel Hibbs.
50.44
It's a corner kick. Gianluca De Palma loops the ball over to the far post. Neil Morrison gets to the ball and clears it up field.
51.37
Adam Le Saux passes the ball forward to Duarte Ramos. Duarte Ramos makes a great pass forward. Neil Morrison sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
55.48
Frederico Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca De Palma. Gianluca De Palma flicks a high pass forward. Mathieu Paviot controls it well on his chest. Mathieu Paviot shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
59.56
Gianluca De Palma advances with the ball. Gianluca De Palma makes a defence splitting pass to Mathieu Paviot. Duarte Moutinho clumsily knocks into Mathieu Paviot. Mathieu Paviot appeals for a penalty! Given!!
59.56
The referee points to the spot..
61.15
Shaun Mercer takes a short run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.15
Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Phil Dryden replacing Duarte Moutinho, Alexander Rowett replacing Adam Le Saux and Tim Platt replacing Duarte Ramos .
63.49
Phil Dryden knocks the ball forward to Eddie Ball. Eddie Ball sees space and advances. Eddie Ball whips in a cross ball towards Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.07
Carlton Guppy sweeps the ball long. Mathieu Paviot runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Mathieu Paviot provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.41
Graham Pearce comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Rowett. The referee brings Graham Pearce to one side and gives him a warning! Alexander Rowett runs off the knock.
72.12
Carlton Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Graham Pearce collects the pass. Graham Pearce sees a break and surges forward. Graham Pearce edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Graham Pearce provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.03
Phil Dryden flicks a high pass forward. Neil Morrison collects the pass. Neil Morrison plays the ball forward to Carlton Plowright. Carlton Plowright edges inside the box! Carlton Plowright muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Carlton Plowright scores for Burnley!!
77.03
Middlesbrough have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Duberry replacing Jermaine Adams and Les Lofthouse replacing Mathieu Paviot .
79.04
With vision, Jacob Duberry plays the ball forward to Nicky Smith. Nicky Smith hits a low pass to Les Lofthouse. Les Lofthouse whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Mercer. Youl Alidor Lachuer hacks Shaun Mercer from behind! Shaun Mercer appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
83.35
Gianluca De Palma receives the ball from a throw-in from Nicky Smith. Gianluca De Palma hits a low pass to Shaun Mercer. Shaun Mercer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.56
Carlton Guppy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Pearce. Graham Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Lofthouse. Les Lofthouse tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
85.47
Frederico Suarez sees Les Lofthouse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Les Lofthouse plays a one-two with Shaun Mercer and advances towards the goal... Les Lofthouse takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Ruel Hibbs.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.4545454545455 vs 54.5454545454545
Play Area
Home team third: 33.77%, Midfield: 40.26%, Away team third: 25.97%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Marsden of Burnley

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Ruel Hibbs (GK)
7
7
6
5. Wayne Butt (DEF)
6
6. Eddie Ball (MID)
7
7. Neil Morrison (MID)
7
8. Adam Le Saux (MID)
6
9. Simon Marsden (ATT)
9
10. Duarte Ramos (ATT)
6

12. Phil Dryden (MID)
6
6
14. Tim Platt (MID)
6

1. Antonio Vila (GK)
6
6
3. Carlton Guppy (DEF)
6
5. Seb Bonnard (DEF)
6
6. Graham Pearce (MID)
7
7. Nicky Smith (MID)
7
9. Harry Hughes (ATT)
8
10. Mathieu Paviot (ATT)
6
11. Shaun Mercer (ATT)
6

12. Jacob Duberry (DEF)
6
13. Stanley Byrne (DEF)
6
14. Les Lofthouse (DEF)
6