Match Report
| Burnley | Burnley |  |  | Gillingham | Gillingham | ||||||||||||||||
| Alistair Kidd | Alistair Kidd | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Terry Brown | T. Brown |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 46 |  | Corrado Negro | C. Negro | |||||||||
| Ruben Veloso | R. Veloso |  | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Phil Mann | P. Mann | |||||||||
| Titus Oakes | T. Oakes | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Edward Johnson | E. Johnson | |||||||||
| Juan Rodriquez | J. Rodriquez |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Ashley Dichio | A. Dichio | |||||||||
| Jakob Fromm | J. Fromm |  | 56 | M | | 5 | | D | 49 | | James Morris | J. Morris | |||||||||
| Matthew Lloyd | M. Lloyd | | 53 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Gianmatteo Collauto | G. Collauto | ||||||||
| Edgar Fonseca | E. Fonseca | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Ralph Mason | R. Mason | |||||||||
| Kevin Monk | K. Monk | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Duccio Mancini | D. Mancini | |||||||||
| Gary Hendry | G. Hendry |  | 53 | A | | 9 | | M | 50 | | Oleg Roberts | O. Roberts | |||||||||
| Francisco Flores | F. Flores | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Des Clapham | D. Clapham | |||||||||
| James Shearer | J. Shearer | | 60 | A | | 11 | | | A | 58 | | Glynn Greening | G. Greening | ||||||||
| Pascal Rémy | P. Rémy |  | 57 | D | | 12 | | A | 57 | | Alfred Brighton | A. Brighton | |||||||||
| Paul Scholes | P. Scholes | | 49 | A | | 13 | | A | 53 | | Matteo Serao | M. Serao | |||||||||
| Edward Nicholls | E. Nicholls | | 47 | M | | 14 | | A | 49 | | Des George | D. George | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 10,044 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Hendrie.
The pitch is in great condition.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Hendrie.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Burnley kicking off!
3.36
0-0Ralph Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Clapham. Des Clapham tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
6.10
1-0Matthew Lloyd flicks a high pass forward to Gary Hendry who brings the ball under control. Gary Hendry rushes past Edward Johnson! Gary Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.49
1-0Gary Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Flores who brings the ball under control. Francisco Flores advances inside the box! Francisco Flores cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Corrado Negro.
10.31
1-0Duccio Mancini comes in with a late challenge on Titus Oakes. The referee calls over Duccio Mancini and warns him to calm down! Titus Oakes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.41
1-0Matthew Lloyd barges into Duccio Mancini. Matthew Lloyd is given a warning by the referee! Duccio Mancini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.09
1-0Duccio Mancini flicks a high pass forward. Des Clapham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Des Clapham knocks the ball forward to Glynn Greening but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.29
1-0Ruben Veloso clumsily knocks into Duccio Mancini. Ruben Veloso is shown the yellow card! Duccio Mancini stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.35
James Morris comes in with a late challenge on James Shearer. The referee warns James Morris to calm down! James Shearer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.56
Ralph Mason makes a probing pass to Gianmatteo Collauto. Gianmatteo Collauto makes a probing pass between the defence to Oleg Roberts. Some silky footwork from Oleg Roberts provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
21.32
Gianmatteo Collauto knocks the ball forward to Duccio Mancini. Duccio Mancini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Clapham but he's offside!
22.12
Matthew Lloyd hacks Glynn Greening from behind! The referee calls over Matthew Lloyd and shows him a yellow card! Glynn Greening runs off the knock.
24.19
Titus Oakes flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Veloso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, James Shearer. James Shearer shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.50
1-0Juan Rodriquez flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Monk who takes it down. Kevin Monk flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Morris.
32.21
Oleg Roberts knocks the ball forward to Glynn Greening. Glynn Greening finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
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. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Gillingham kicking off!
49.48
Francisco Flores flicks a high pass forward to Gary Hendry who brings the ball under control. Gary Hendry knocks the ball forward to Francisco Flores but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.29
Matthew Lloyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duccio Mancini.
55.44
Matthew Lloyd decides to run forward with the ball. Matthew Lloyd runs straight at the defence! Matthew Lloyd comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Corrado Negro with no chance!! Goal for Burnley!
60.51
2-0Burnley have made 2 substitutions with Pascal Rémy replacing Juan Rodriquez and Edward Nicholls replacing Kevin Monk .
61.57
Ashley Dichio sees a break and surges forward. Ashley Dichio threads a neat ball through to Des Clapham. Des Clapham shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
65.14
Pascal Rémy knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry plays a one-two with Francisco Flores and rushes in on goal... Gary Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
69.41
Glynn Greening hacks Titus Oakes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Titus Oakes gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
73.44
Matthew Lloyd surges forward with the ball. Matthew Lloyd makes a probing pass between the defence to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper, Corrado Negro, sees it late!! Goal for Burnley!
77.27
Burnley have made a substitution with Paul Scholes replacing James Shearer .Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Brighton replacing Glynn Greening and Matteo Serao replacing Des Clapham .
79.57
Gianmatteo Collauto flicks a high pass forward. Matteo Serao holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matteo Serao knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.46
James Morris advances with the ball. James Morris flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Brighton. Alfred Brighton tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
84.27
Pascal Rémy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Lloyd. Matthew Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.20
With imagination, Edgar Fonseca plays the ball forward to Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores shoots from 20 yards. The keeper, Corrado Negro, sees it late!! Goal for Burnley!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gary Hendry 6, 73 Matthew Lloyd 55 Francisco Flores 89 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Terry Brown (GK)
6
2. Ruben Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Titus Oakes (DEF)
6
4. Juan Rodriquez (DEF)
6
5. Jakob Fromm (MID)
6
6. Matthew Lloyd (MID)
9
7. Edgar Fonseca (MID)
6
8. Kevin Monk (MID)
6
9. Gary Hendry (ATT)
9
10. Francisco Flores (ATT)
8
11. James Shearer (ATT)
6
12. Pascal Rémy (DEF)
6
13. Paul Scholes (ATT)
6
14. Edward Nicholls (MID)
6
1. Corrado Negro (GK)
6
2. Phil Mann (DEF)
6
3. Edward Johnson (DEF)
6
4. Ashley Dichio (DEF)
6
5. James Morris (DEF)
6
6. Gianmatteo Collauto (MID)
6
7. Ralph Mason (MID)
6
8. Duccio Mancini (MID)
6
9. Oleg Roberts (MID)
6
10. Des Clapham (ATT)
6
11. Glynn Greening (ATT)
5
12. Alfred Brighton (ATT)
6
13. Matteo Serao (ATT)
6
14. Des George (ATT)
0