Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Aston Villa. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Powell.


0.00
Burnley kick off the first half!
2.37
Dennis Hasselbaink chips the ball to his team mate, Msaddeck Hemdani. Msaddeck Hemdani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.49
Dennis Hasselbaink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Msaddeck Hemdani. Msaddeck Hemdani finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.16
Dominic Law flicks a high pass forward to Noah Herzog who brings the ball under control. Noah Herzog lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Leevi Gadd.
9.54
It's a corner kick. Nordin Strupar kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Sebastiao Sousa gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
10.52
Dennis Hasselbaink knocks the ball to his team mate, Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela plays a perfect one-two with Moktar Forge and rushes in on goal... Laurent Candela shoots from just inside the box. Wonderful reactions from Claus Fredgaard keeps it out!
12.46
Andrei Belodedici flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Akinbiyi controls it well on his chest. Emmanuel Akinbiyi sees space and advances. Emmanuel Akinbiyi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Leevi Gadd comfortably gets down and covers it.
16.04
Dominic Law chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman whips in a cross ball towards Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.06
Emmanuel Akinbiyi sees Frederico Roman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.40
Dominic Law sees Frederico Roman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Leevi Gadd had no chance!! Goal for Burnley!
30.58
With some swift thinking, Denys Demyanchuk plays the ball forward to Nordin Strupar. Nordin Strupar passes the ball forward to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Voisin.
32.05
Dennis Hasselbaink hits a low pass to Msaddeck Hemdani. Msaddeck Hemdani chips the ball to his team mate, Laurent Candela. Laurent Candela side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Claus Fredgaard.
34.19
Andrei Belodedici flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Akinbiyi collects the pass. Emmanuel Akinbiyi flicks a high ball forward to Noah Herzog who takes it down. Noah Herzog knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Leevi Gadd manages to keep it out.
36.26
Jason Moore knocks the ball forward to Rafael Moya. Rafael Moya sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
39.06
Jason Moore advances with the ball. Jason Moore plays a quick one-two with Frederico Roman and rushes in on goal... Jason Moore muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Leevi Gadd had no chance!! Goal for Burnley!
42.03
Dennis Hasselbaink flicks a high pass forward. Laurent Candela collects the pass. Laurent Candela plays a scrappy one-two with Samir Brehme and advances towards the goal... Laurent Candela cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Aston Villa!
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. Aston Villa have changed their lineup with Filipe Tavares replacing Sebastiao Sousa, Robert Cooke replacing Duncan Croft and Gary Clarke replacing Moktar Forge. The Aston Villa players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the second half underway!
49.57
With a delightful solo run, Dennis Hasselbaink stretches the opposition's defence. Dennis Hasselbaink finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.10
Burnley are in full control of this game.
61.43
Nordin Strupar knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Moya. Rafael Moya finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Leevi Gadd manages to gather it easily.
63.31
Denys Demyanchuk threads a neat ball through to Nordin Strupar. Nordin Strupar flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Roman who brings the ball under control. Frederico Roman shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Leevi Gadd!
65.04
Dominic Law makes a probing pass to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filipe Tavares.
67.17
Emmanuel Akinbiyi chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
69.40
Nordin Strupar threads a neat ball through to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.25
Nordin Strupar sees space and advances. Nordin Strupar shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Leevi Gadd!
75.33
Dennis Hasselbaink flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.55
Burnley have made a substitution with Marc Ince replacing Denys Demyanchuk .
79.44
Marc Ince pushes mid-way up the pitch. Marc Ince passes the ball forward to Rafael Moya. Rafael Moya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.07
Frederico Roman catches Filipe Tavares on the ankles. Frederico Roman is warned by the referee! Filipe Tavares stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.05
Filipe Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Hasselbaink controls it well on his chest. Dennis Hasselbaink flicks a high pass forward. Msaddeck Hemdani collects the pass. Msaddeck Hemdani runs straight at the defence! Msaddeck Hemdani rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
87.33
Samuel Ipoua plays the ball forward to Jason Moore. Jason Moore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Moya. Rafael Moya outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Nordin Strupar plays the ball forward to Rafael Moya. Rafael Moya threads the ball through into the box. Noah Herzog muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leevi Gadd with no chance!! Goal for Burnley! That's his third!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
13
3
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
22.8%
41.8%
35.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Noah Herzog of Burnley

Match Ratings
1.Claus Fredgaard (GK)
6
2.Andrei Belodedici (DEF)
6
3.Denys Demyanchuk (DEF)
6
4.Samuel Ipoua (DEF)
6
5.Emmanuel Akinbiyi (MID)
6
6.Dominic Law (MID)
6
7.Jason Moore (MID)goal scored
7
8.Nordin Strupar (MID)
7
9.Frederico Roman (ATT)
8
10.Noah Herzog (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Rafael Moya (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Marc Ince (MID)
6
13.Nicholas Keegan (MID)
0
14.Roberto Ramos (MID)
0

1.Leevi Gadd (GK)
7
2.Msaddeck Zidane (DEF)
6
3.Sebastiao Sousa (DEF)
6
4.Gabriel Voisin (DEF)
6
5.Jaouad Ntumpa Nsafu (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Croft (MID)
6
7.Dennis Hasselbaink (MID)
7
8.Moktar Forge (ATT)
6
9.Laurent Candela (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Samir Brehme (ATT)
6
11.Msaddeck Hemdani (ATT)
6
 
12.Filipe Tavares (DEF)
6
13.Robert Cooke (MID)
6
14.Gary Clarke (ATT)
6