Match Report
| Burnley | Burnley |  |  | Stoke City | Stoke City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Jamie Downing | Jamie Downing | |||||||||||||||||
| Dean Rodgers | D. Rodgers |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 75 |  | Eduardo Serrano | E. Serrano | |||||||||
| Youl Alidor Lachuer | Y. Lachuer |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Ernesto Alonso | E. Alonso | |||||||||
| Clive Armstrong | C. Armstrong | | 64 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 69 |  | Tonino Tomei | T. Tomei | ||||||||
| Wayne Butt | W. Butt | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Arthur Stuart | A. Stuart | |||||||||
| Simon Riggott | S. Riggott | | 50 | D | | 5 | | M | 80 | | Isaiah Coppinger | I. Coppinger | |||||||||
| Eddie Ball | E. Ball | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 |  | Kevin Morton | K. Morton | |||||||||
| Adam Le Saux | A. Le Saux | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Jody Cope | J. Cope | |||||||||
| Phil Dryden | P. Dryden | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 80 |  | Daniel Teixeira | D. Teixeira | |||||||||
| Simon Marsden | S. Marsden | | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Norman Johnson | N. Johnson | |||||||||
| Duarte Ramos | D. Ramos | | 57 | A | | 10 | | | A | 73 | | Craig Rowett | C. Rowett | ||||||||
| Carlton Plowright | C. Plowright | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 73 | | Antonino Regonesi | A. Regonesi | |||||||||
| Alexander Rowett | A. Rowett | | 53 | M | | 12 | | G | 38 | | Darren Ripley | D. Ripley | |||||||||
| Ruel Hibbs | R. Hibbs | | 53 | G | | 13 | | D | 71 | | Vasco Semedo | V. Semedo | |||||||||
| Tim Platt | T. Platt | | 52 | M | | 14 | | M | 67 | | Djezon Malbranque | D. Malbranque | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 9,568 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Burnley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Burnley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Stoke City kicking off!
2.25
0-0Daniel Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Jody Cope. Jody Cope knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
3.24
Ernesto Alonso threads a neat ball through to Antonino Regonesi. Antonino Regonesi makes a probing pass to Jody Cope. Jody Cope makes a simple pass, allowing Isaiah Coppinger to run into the box. Isaiah Coppinger side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
4.53
Craig Rowett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.03
0-0Eddie Ball sees space and advances. Eddie Ball runs straight at the defence! Eddie Ball shoots from just inside the box but Eduardo Serrano is on top of his game. Good save!
15.53
Arthur Stuart picks a pass forward to Kevin Morton. Kevin Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Jody Cope. Jody Cope tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.48
0-0Tonino Tomei flicks a high pass forward. Jody Cope collects the pass. Jody Cope makes a probing pass to Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Butt.
18.01
Norman Johnson knocks the ball forward to Antonino Regonesi. Antonino Regonesi finds some space and shoots from distance. Dean Rodgers gets down and covers it.
20.40
0-0Isaiah Coppinger brings the ball forward. Isaiah Coppinger passes the ball forward but Jody Cope is offside!
24.21
Tonino Tomei passes the ball forward to Jody Cope. Jody Cope runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jody Cope shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
32.20
0-1Ernesto Alonso sees Antonino Regonesi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonino Regonesi lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.36
Youl Alidor Lachuer passes the ball forward to Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Ramos collects the pass. Duarte Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.18
With vision, Clive Armstrong picks a pass forward to Youl Alidor Lachuer. Youl Alidor Lachuer flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Plowright collects the pass. Carlton Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.25
Clive Armstrong makes a simple pass to Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott makes a probing pass to Adam Le Saux. Adam Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Plowright. Carlton Plowright heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Eduardo Serrano. Excellent save.
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. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Darren Ripley replacing Kevin Morton and Vasco Semedo replacing Jody Cope.
45.00
The whistle blows and Burnley kick off!
48.19
Arthur Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Semedo controls it well on his chest. Vasco Semedo makes a simple pass to Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Ripley. Darren Ripley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
53.52
Clive Armstrong flicks a high pass forward to Phil Dryden who brings the ball neatly under control. Phil Dryden chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden plays a scrappy one-two with Duarte Ramos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Marsden takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.35
2-1Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Alexander Rowett replacing Wayne Butt, Ruel Hibbs replacing Phil Dryden and Tim Platt replacing Duarte Ramos .
65.34
Clive Armstrong controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Rowett. Alexander Rowett kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Plowright. Carlton Plowright shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Eduardo Serrano manages to gather it comfortably.
66.57
Arthur Stuart hits a low pass to Isaiah Coppinger. Isaiah Coppinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Ripley. Darren Ripley tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
78.42
2-1Eddie Ball comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Teixeira. The referee calls over Eddie Ball and warns him to calm down! Daniel Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.14
2-1Simon Marsden barges into Ernesto Alonso. Simon Marsden is warned by the referee! Ernesto Alonso carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.55
Vasco Semedo sees Craig Rowett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Rowett whips in a cross ball towards Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Norman Johnson scores for Stoke City!!
90.00
Daniel Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Coppinger. Isaiah Coppinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Riggott.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Simon Marsden 39, 54 | Craig Rowett 32 Norman Johnson 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dean Rodgers (GK)
6
2. Youl Alidor Lachuer (DEF)
6
3. Clive Armstrong (DEF)
7
4. Wayne Butt (DEF)
6
5. Simon Riggott (DEF)
6
6. Eddie Ball (MID)
6
7. Adam Le Saux (MID)
6
8. Phil Dryden (MID)
6
9. Simon Marsden (ATT)
9
10. Duarte Ramos (ATT)
6
11. Carlton Plowright (ATT)
7
12. Alexander Rowett (MID)
6
13. Ruel Hibbs (GK)
6
14. Tim Platt (MID)
6
1. Eduardo Serrano (GK)
7
2. Ernesto Alonso (DEF)
6
3. Tonino Tomei (DEF)
6
4. Arthur Stuart (DEF)
6
5. Isaiah Coppinger (MID)
6
6. Kevin Morton (MID)
6
7. Jody Cope (MID)
7
8. Daniel Teixeira (MID)
6
9. Norman Johnson (ATT)
8
10. Craig Rowett (ATT)
9
11. Antonino Regonesi (ATT)
7
12. Darren Ripley (GK)
6
13. Vasco Semedo (DEF)
6
14. Djezon Malbranque (MID)
0