Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Southampton. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Smith.
The pitch is in good condition.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Smith.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton get the match underway!
2.32
0-0Nick Salmon threads a neat ball through to Daniel Murray. Daniel Murray threads the ball through to Robbie Marshall but he's offside!
3.46
0-0Harvey Green surges forward with the ball. Harvey Green knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Dublin. Ralph Dublin connects with a diving header. Magnificent block by Spencer Hurst!
4.12
0-0Michael Fox sees space and advances. Michael Fox shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.49
0-0Phil Campbell makes an attacking run forward. Phil Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Stefan Friedmann.
9.06
0-0Harvey Green takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Fredrik Henry jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
15.50
0-0Garry Morrison hacks Ray Piangerelli from behind! The referee warns Garry Morrison to calm down! Ray Piangerelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.52
Showing composure, Garry Morrison laces a through ball forward to Tobias Weigel. Tobias Weigel finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
24.35
Spencer Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ray Piangerelli. With great vision, Ray Piangerelli plays the ball forward to Ivone Fialdini. Ivone Fialdini cuts inside the box! Ivone Fialdini muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by David Boateng.
26.13
With vision, Nick Salmon plays the ball forward to Brian Thomson. Brian Thomson shoots from distance but is denied by Evans Santoni. Excellent save.
30.25
0-0Alan Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Dublin collects the pass. Ralph Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Friedmann who gathers it comfortably.
32.57
Alan Thompson passes the ball forward to Tobias Weigel. Tobias Weigel shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
33.22
Harvey Green flicks a high ball forward to Benoit Carlier who takes it down. Benoit Carlier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Friedmann who gathers it comfortably.
34.00
Ray Piangerelli makes a probing pass to Brian Thomson. Brian Thomson plays the ball forward to Robbie Marshall who has made a great run into the box. Robbie Marshall strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
44.21
Garry Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Weigel controls it well on his chest. Tobias Weigel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Konchesky.
45.00
0-0Marvin Hibbs barges into Brian Thomson. Marvin Hibbs is shown the yellow card! Brian Thomson stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Burnley appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Burnley start the second half!
49.17
Garry Morrison hits a low pass to Benoit Carlier. Benoit Carlier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Stefan Friedmann.
50.58
Harvey Green takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Robbie Marshall reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
51.05
Garry Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Spencer Hurst. Garry Morrison is shown the yellow card! Spencer Hurst runs off the knock.
55.28
1-0Michael Fox knocks the ball forward to Daniel Murray. Daniel Murray plays a quick one-two with Brian Thomson and rushes in on goal... Daniel Murray takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.37
1-0Burnley have made a substitution with Jose Javier Ortega replacing Daniel Murray .Southampton have made a substitution with Paolo Doni replacing Alan Thompson .
61.44
Michael Fox flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Ortega. Jose Javier Ortega makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Brian Thomson. Brian Thomson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Good keeping from Evans Santoni as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
62.16
Ray Piangerelli takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Paolo Doni reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
66.32
Paolo Doni flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Weigel controls it well on his chest. Tobias Weigel lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Dublin. Ralph Dublin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.05
Marvin Hibbs plays a long ball forward. Benoit Carlier knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Dublin. Ralph Dublin heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
69.39
1-0Michael Fox clumsily knocks into Paolo Doni. Michael Fox is warned by the referee! Paolo Doni carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.42
Paolo Doni makes a simple pass to Harvey Green. Harvey Green makes a simple pass to Garry Morrison. Garry Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Benoit Carlier. Benoit Carlier knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
77.05
Burnley have made a substitution with Eddie Bolton replacing Ivone Fialdini .Southampton have made a substitution with David Elliott replacing Ralph Dublin .
79.21
Spencer Hurst receives the ball from a throw-in from Michael Fox. Spencer Hurst flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Ortega who brings the ball neatly under control. Jose Javier Ortega plays a one-two with Brian Thomson and advances towards the goal... Jose Javier Ortega tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
81.56
Harvey Green chips the ball to his team mate, Benoit Carlier. Benoit Carlier whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Doni. Paolo Doni makes a deft header. Dave Konchesky clears it off the line with his head!
89.34
Fredrik Henry flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Marshall collects the pass. Robbie Marshall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Campbell.
90.00
Garry Morrison advances with the ball. Garry Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer Hurst.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stefan Friedmann (GK)
8
2. Spencer Hurst (DEF)
7
3. Dave Konchesky (DEF)
6
4. Fredrik Henry (DEF)
7
5. Ray Piangerelli (MID)
7
6. Michael Fox (MID)
8
7. Ivone Fialdini (MID)
7
8. Nick Salmon (MID)
7
9. Daniel Murray (ATT)
9
10. Robbie Marshall (ATT)
7
11. Brian Thomson (ATT)
8
12. Jason Best (DEF)
0
13. Eddie Bolton (MID)
6
14. Jose Javier Ortega (ATT)
7
1. Evans Santoni (GK)
8
2. Marvin Hibbs (DEF)
5
3. Dean Britton (DEF)
6
4. David Boateng (DEF)
7
5. Phil Campbell (DEF)
7
6. Harvey Green (MID)
8
7. Alan Thompson (MID)
6
8. Garry Morrison (MID)
7
9. Tobias Weigel (ATT)
6
10. Benoit Carlier (ATT)
7
11. Ralph Dublin (ATT)
6
12. Fabrizio Zitolo (DEF)
0
13. Paolo Doni (MID)
7
14. David Elliott (ATT)
6