Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Turf Moor where Burnley play Sevilla FC in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,561 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Burnley and Sevilla FC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Sevilla FC get the match underway!
3.53
Stefano Vendrame makes a simple pass to Youri Nikiforov. Youri Nikiforov threads the ball through to Rodney Cales. Rodney Cales shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Karim Ghazi!
4.06
Youri Nikiforov flicks the ball to his team mate, Roland Chevallier. Roland Chevallier shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.16
Nigel Galli makes a probing pass to Anthony Ripley. Anthony Ripley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Barmby but he's offside!
12.30
Jonathan Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Anthony Ripley. Anthony Ripley lofts in a cross ball towards Les Bramble. Les Bramble heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Jose Fortes Helguera.
14.29
Nicky Lofthouse knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Mcgreal. Darren Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Anthony Ripley. Anthony Ripley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Arndt.
20.54
Jesper Simonsen barges into Martin Jones. Jesper Simonsen is given a warning by the referee! Martin Jones stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.34
Nicky Lofthouse chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Higginbotham. Jonathan Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Dale Barmby. Dale Barmby threads the ball through to Les Bramble. Les Bramble takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
26.22
Stefano Vendrame deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo King. Ugo King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodney Cales. Rodney Cales knocks the ball forward to Martin Jones. Martin Jones shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.47
Jesper Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Mcgreal. Darren Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Dale Barmby. Dale Barmby goes all the way! Dale Barmby makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Helguera easily smothers it!
38.11
Jonathan Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Ripley. Anthony Ripley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Fortes Helguera who gathers it comfortably.
44.41
Emanuel Castillo brings the ball forward. Emanuel Castillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodney Cales. Rodney Cales threads the ball through to Martin Jones. Martin Jones shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Karim Ghazi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Burnley start the second half!
47.04
Robert Wimmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Jones. Martin Jones knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Cales. Rodney Cales is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.57
Nigel Galli threads the ball through to Dale Barmby. Dale Barmby shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
53.24
Youri Nikiforov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Jones. Martin Jones kicks a strong pass forward to Roland Chevallier but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.56
Stefano Vendrame hacks Dale Barmby from behind! Stefano Vendrame is given a warning by the referee! Dale Barmby hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.45
Youri Nikiforov flicks the ball to his team mate, Roland Chevallier. Roland Chevallier goes all the way! Roland Chevallier tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Karim Ghazi!
69.21
Stefano Vendrame passes the ball forward to Alejandro Pena. Alejandro Pena sees a break and surges forward. Alejandro Pena makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodney Cales but he's offside!
72.46
Nicky Lofthouse knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Mcgreal. Darren Mcgreal sees space and advances. Darren Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Les Bramble. Les Bramble directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
73.34
Darren Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Anthony Ripley. Anthony Ripley lofts in a cross ball towards Les Bramble. Les Bramble heads the ball goalwards. Les Bramble scores for Burnley!!
77.59
Darren Mcgreal knocks the ball forward to Les Bramble. Les Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Barmby. Dale Barmby flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.43
Alejandro Pena knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Jones. Martin Jones sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.27
Emanuel Castillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Wimmer. Robert Wimmer passes the ball forward to Rodney Cales. Rodney Cales plays a perfect one-two with Martin Jones and rushes in on goal... Rodney Cales makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Karim Ghazi easily smothers it!
83.44
Jesper Simonsen threads the ball through to Eddie Parker. Eddie Parker makes a probing pass to Anthony Ripley. Anthony Ripley tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.42
Emanuel Castillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Nikiforov. Youri Nikiforov chips the ball to his team mate, Rodney Cales. Rodney Cales flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Jones. Martin Jones shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Martin Jones scores for Sevilla FC!!
87.11
Eddie Parker passes the ball forward to Anthony Ripley. Anthony Ripley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Martin Jones of Sevilla FC

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50 vs 50
Play Area
Home team third: 30.49%, Midfield: 42.68%, Away team third: 26.83%

Scorers