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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 9,095 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Burnley kick off!
2.07
Omer Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gerrard. Billy Gerrard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.50
Spencer Bridge makes a probing pass to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell sees a break and surges forward. Alec Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.56
Peter Power takes it forward alone. Peter Power shoots from 20 yards but Nwankwo Dichio is on top of it.
15.10
Alec Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Nwankwo Dichio.
16.58
Alec Campbell passes the ball forward to Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Nwankwo Dichio manages to gather it comfortably.
22.20
Spencer Bridge flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Power. Peter Power makes a probing pass to Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher goes all the way! Stephen Gallacher tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Nwankwo Dichio manages to gather it comfortably.
24.47
James Ball clumsily knocks into Adolfo Gil. The referee calls over James Ball and warns him to calm down! Adolfo Gil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.47
Peter Power makes a simple pass to Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
32.29
Anthony Gascoigne chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Green.
33.34
James Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Wright-Phillips. Fredrik Wright-Phillips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Wes James. Wes James heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.08
Billy Gerrard flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes James. Wes James whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Rio McManaman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Charlton Athletic get the second half underway!
48.53
Steve White knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gascoigne. Anthony Gascoigne sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Gascoigne plays a perfect one-two with Stephen Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Anthony Gascoigne rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Dichio!
49.46
Alec Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Nwankwo Dichio easily smothers it!
55.10
Steve White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Omer Fletcher.
63.30
Stephen Gallacher hacks Alan Green from behind! The referee calls over Stephen Gallacher and warns him to calm down! Alan Green gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.36
Omer Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Wright-Phillips. Fredrik Wright-Phillips knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.51
Carlton Laycock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Power. Peter Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil plays a perfect one-two with Stephen Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Gil shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Dichio!
69.29
Carlton Laycock takes it forward alone. Carlton Laycock brings the ball forward. Carlton Laycock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.47
Billy Gerrard decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Gerrard shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Rio McManaman!
83.55
Henry Ferdinand knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gower. Teddy Gower tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
84.39
Peter Power hacks Billy Gerrard from behind! Peter Power is given a warning by the referee! Billy Gerrard gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Nwankwo Dichio of Burnley

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50 vs 50
Play Area
Home team third: 30.00%, Midfield: 45.71%, Away team third: 24.29%

Scorers