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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Bradford City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Burnley and Bradford City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.


0.00
Burnley start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.04
With vision, Scott Etherington laces a through ball forward to Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu whips in a cross ball towards Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.21
With some swift thinking, Pieter Quansah plays the ball forward to James Shearer. James Shearer skips past Alan Rankin! James Shearer tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Robbie Thompson!
10.25
Peter Griffin makes a simple pass to David Schacht. David Schacht knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Campos. Alberto Mowbray comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
15.42
Scott Etherington catches Pieter Quansah on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott Etherington and shows him a yellow card! Pieter Quansah runs off the knock.
16.24
Peter Griffin threads a neat ball through to James Shearer. James Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Marcus Minto. Excellent block.
18.21
Phil Edghill launches a long ball forward. Simon Möller whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Terry Brown is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.52
Marcus Minto threads the ball through to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Tijani Verberne collects the pass. Tijani Verberne shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.43
Jakob Fromm passes the ball forward to Pieter Quansah. Pieter Quansah runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pieter Quansah plays a quick one-two with Eduardo Campos and rushes in on goal... Alan Rankin catches Pieter Quansah on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
27.14
Richard Oakes kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Gomes.
28.37
Pieter Quansah hacks Scott Etherington from behind! Pieter Quansah is shown the yellow card! Scott Etherington runs off the knock.
32.41
Eduardo Campos barges into Alan Rankin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alan Rankin runs off the knock.
33.05
Jakob Fromm kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores knocks in a cross ball towards James Shearer. James Shearer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. James Shearer scores for Burnley!!
36.10
Jakob Fromm hacks Richard Oakes from behind! Jakob Fromm is given a warning by the referee! Richard Oakes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.44
Phil Edghill sees Isaiah Adams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Adams shoots from 20 yards. Terry Brown gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
42.26
Pieter Quansah flicks a high ball forward to James Shearer who takes it down. James Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Richard Oakes catches Andre Gomes on the ankles. Richard Oakes is shown the yellow card! Andre Gomes runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Burnley appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bradford City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Bradford City kick off the second half!
47.12
Simon Möller changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Möller knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Pascal Rémy happens to be in the right place to block it.
48.07
Phil Edghill makes an attacking run forward. Phil Edghill plays a one-two with Richard Oakes and rushes in on goal... Phil Edghill shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
51.32
Alan Rankin plays the ball forward to Alberto Mowbray. Alberto Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Richard Oakes controls it well on his chest. Richard Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.31
Without breaking stride, Simon Möller plays the ball forward to Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.09
David Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Flores holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Flores shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.45
Phil Edghill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Möller. Simon Möller lofts in a cross ball towards Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
65.32
Celestine Aliyu comes in with a late challenge on Peter Griffin. The referee calls over Celestine Aliyu and shows him a yellow card! Peter Griffin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.39
Pieter Quansah hacks Alberto Mowbray from behind! The referee brings Pieter Quansah to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Mowbray runs off the knock.
69.43
Phil Edghill flicks a high ball forward to Tijani Verberne who takes it down. Tijani Verberne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.49
Burnley have made 2 substitutions with Paulo Vieira replacing Peter Griffin and Samuel Alves replacing Francisco Flores .
78.54
Phil Edghill threads a neat ball through to Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.54
Pieter Quansah makes a probing pass to James Shearer. James Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.54
Without breaking stride, Pieter Quansah plays the ball forward to Samuel Alves. Samuel Alves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Robbie Thompson!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 43.75 vs 56.25
Play Area
Home team third: 28.75%, Midfield: 43.75%, Away team third: 27.50%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to James Shearer of Burnley

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Terry Brown (GK)
6
2. Andre Gomes (DEF)
6
3. Titus Oakes (DEF)
6
4. Pascal Rémy (DEF)
6
5. Jakob Fromm (MID)
6
6
7. Peter Griffin (MID)
6
8. David Schacht (MID)
6
7
6
11. James Shearer (ATT)
9

12. Edgar Fonseca (MID)
0
13. Paulo Vieira (MID)
6
14. Samuel Alves (ATT)
6

6
3. Marcus Minto (DEF)
7
4. Alan Rankin (DEF)
6
5
7. Phil Edghill (MID)
8
8. Simon Möller (MID)
8
9. Isaiah Adams (ATT)
8
10. Richard Oakes (ATT)
5
11. Tijani Verberne (ATT)
6

12. Lee Power (DEF)
0
13. Del Proctor (DEF)
0
14. Uwe Welke (ATT)
0