Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by LateOfPablo |
Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 7,864 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Burnley and Bradford City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Burnley and Bradford City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Burnley get the match underway!
8.34
0-0With vision, Alberto Mowbray picks a pass forward to Ottavio Tisci. Ottavio Tisci flicks a high pass forward. Richard Oakes collects the pass. Richard Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
15.54
1-0Robert Ferdinand knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Lloyd. Matthew Lloyd knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Monk. Kevin Monk makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.07
1-0Bernardo Sesia flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Monk. Kevin Monk picks a pass forward to Matthew Lloyd. Matthew Lloyd cuts inside the box! Matthew Lloyd side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Robbie Thompson. Excellent save.
27.35
Simon Möller flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Welke who brings the ball under control. Uwe Welke shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.52
1-0Scott Etherington takes it forward alone. Scott Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Terry Brown who gathers it comfortably.
34.27
1-0Kevin Monk comes in with a late challenge on Scott Etherington. The referee calls over Kevin Monk and shows him a yellow card! Scott Etherington runs off the knock.
39.18
With some swift thinking, Ottavio Tisci plays the ball forward to Lee Power. Lee Power darts forward. Lee Power knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bernardo Sesia.
40.42
Kevin Monk threads a neat ball through to Matthew Lloyd. Matthew Lloyd finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.53
Orlando Touré makes a probing pass to James Shearer. James Shearer shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Burnley appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Del Proctor replacing Scott Etherington.
45.00
Bradford City start the second half!
53.29
1-0With some swift thinking, Del Proctor plays the ball forward to Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu threads the ball through to Uwe Welke but he's offside!
54.23
Kevin Monk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Orlando Touré. Orlando Touré shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.14
Alan Rankin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Clarke. Lomano Clarke makes a probing pass to Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Adrian Insley plays the ball forward to James Shearer. James Shearer makes an attacking run forward. James Shearer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Robbie Thompson comfortably smothers it!
65.53
Celestine Aliyu knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
67.23
Kevin Monk threads the ball through to Orlando Touré. Orlando Touré shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.32
Celestine Aliyu threads a neat ball through to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Insley.
73.37
Lennart Matthäus surges forward with the ball. Lennart Matthäus kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Ferdinand. Robert Ferdinand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.53
Kevin Monk takes a quick throw-in, which Edgar Fonseca takes on the chest. Edgar Fonseca changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edgar Fonseca finds some space and shoots from distance but Robbie Thompson is on top of it.
77.08
1-0Burnley have made 2 substitutions with Edward Nicholls replacing Orlando Touré and Reinder Gentile replacing James Shearer .
78.11
Wayne Butt makes a probing pass to Edward Nicholls. Edward Nicholls flicks the ball to his team mate, Reinder Gentile. Reinder Gentile shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
81.30
Simon Möller flicks a high ball forward to Celestine Aliyu who takes it down. Celestine Aliyu edges inside the box! Celestine Aliyu shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.53
Del Proctor flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Welke collects the pass. Uwe Welke passes the ball forward to Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Kevin Monk threads the ball through to Reinder Gentile. Reinder Gentile knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Power.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Kevin Monk 16 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Terry Brown (GK)
7
2. Bernardo Sesia (DEF)
6
3. Lennart Matthäus (DEF)
7
4. Adrian Insley (DEF)
6
5. Wayne Butt (DEF)
6
6. Edgar Fonseca (MID)
7
7. Matthew Lloyd (MID)
9
8. Kevin Monk (MID)
9
9. Robert Ferdinand (MID)
6
10. Orlando Touré (ATT)
6
11. James Shearer (ATT)
7
12. Samuel Alves (ATT)
0
13. Reinder Gentile (GK)
6
14. Edward Nicholls (MID)
6
1. Robbie Thompson (GK)
8
2. Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
7
3. Alan Rankin (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Mowbray (DEF)
7
5. Lee Power (DEF)
6
6. Lomano Clarke (MID)
6
7. Scott Etherington (MID)
7
8. Celestine Aliyu (MID)
7
9. Simon Möller (MID)
7
10. Richard Oakes (ATT)
6
11. Uwe Welke (ATT)
7
12. Bart Fränkel (GK)
0
13. Del Proctor (DEF)
6
14. Isaiah Adams (ATT)
0