Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 20,386 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
West Ham United start the match!
8.33
Gharib Abdellaoui comes in with a late challenge on Jesper Simonsen. Gharib Abdellaoui is warned by the referee! Jesper Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.51
Gary Beckham makes a probing pass to Dale Barmby. Dale Barmby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.56
Randy Hall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex White. Alex White knocks the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Miller. Alvaro Miller knocks in a cross ball towards Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Malte Breitner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.21
Antonio Caminero surges forward with the ball. Antonio Caminero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Barmby. Dale Barmby cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.25
Darren Mcgreal comes in with a late challenge on Les Grondin. The referee calls over Darren Mcgreal and warns him to calm down! Les Grondin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.27
Les Grondin makes a simple pass to Fredrik Sherwood. Fredrik Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui directs the ball goalwards with his head. Malte Breitner easily picks it out of the air!
39.40
Les Grondin chips the ball to his team mate, Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui whips in a cross ball towards Alvaro Miller. Alvaro Miller directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
42.31
Antonio Caminero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Ripley. Anthony Ripley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Burnley kick off!
53.30
Gary Beckham surges forward with the ball. Gary Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Ripley. Anthony Ripley heads the ball goalwards but Gabriele Malagò is on top of it.
55.40
Antonio Caminero brings the ball forward. Antonio Caminero knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Barmby. Dale Barmby powers a header at goal but Gabriele Malagò is on top of it.
57.47
Alex White chips the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Miller. Alvaro Miller knocks in a cross ball towards Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui flicks the ball with his head. Malte Breitner manages to gather it comfortably.
60.22
Randy Hall makes a probing pass to Alex White. Alex White kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Sherwood. Fredrik Sherwood shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.22
Les Grondin passes the ball forward to Fredrik Sherwood. Fredrik Sherwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.09
Darren Mcgreal knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Barmby. Dale Barmby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriele Malagò who gathers it comfortably.
67.44
Omer Brown threads the ball through to Graham Charles. Graham Charles advances with the ball. Graham Charles shoots from distance but somehow Malte Breitner manages to keep it out.
69.58
James Mustoe makes a probing pass to Graham Charles. Graham Charles makes a simple pass to Alvaro Miller. Alvaro Miller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jesper Simonsen.
73.53
Les Grondin clumsily knocks into Darren Mcgreal. Les Grondin is warned by the referee! Darren Mcgreal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.31
Jesper Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Galli. Nigel Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Barmby. Dale Barmby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.27
Matt Mckinlay threads the ball through to Gary Beckham. Gary Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Barmby. Dale Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Ger Luijpers. Ger Luijpers flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ger Luijpers!
84.45
James Mustoe flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Charles. Graham Charles makes a probing pass to Fredrik Sherwood. Fredrik Sherwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.04
Menno Fuchs chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Mcgreal. Darren Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Ripley. Anthony Ripley shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Gabriele Malagò!
89.44
Graham Charles makes a simple pass to Alvaro Miller. Alvaro Miller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Mckinlay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Gharib Abdellaoui of West Ham United

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 52.5641025641026 vs 47.4358974358974
Play Area
Home team third: 24.36%, Midfield: 43.59%, Away team third: 32.05%