Match Report


BurnleyBurnley     SouthamptonSouthampton
Nick DayNick Day Computer Player Computer Player
Claus FredgaardC. Fredgaard79
G
1
G
74Fabricio CastromanF. Castroman
Andrei BelodediciA. Belodedici79
D
2
D
70Kelvin VassellK. Vassell
Paolo DundjerskiP. Dundjerski80
D
3
D
69Pedro FariaP. Faria
Dominic CollinsD. Collins75
D
4
D
69Shota PahlplatzS. Pahlplatz
Massimiliano LundekvamM. Lundekvam83
M
5
D
68Anthony WrightA. Wright
Dominic LawD. Law78
M
6
M
77Trevor KerrT. Kerr
Jason MooreJ. Moore84
M
7captain
M
75Alfons Van BastenA. Van Basten
Nordin StruparN. Strupar86
M
captain8
A
71Amine BenyettouA. Benyettou
Rafael NunesR. Nunes85
A
9
A
69Gary WhelanG. Whelan
Noah HerzogN. Herzog82
A
10
A
68Nigel NichollsN. Nicholls
Frederico RomanF. Roman86
A
11
A
65Kevin GemmillK. Gemmill
 
Florian CharrierasF. Charrieras75
M
12
M
72Jeffrey KleinJ. Klein
Denys DemyanchukD. Demyanchuk74
D
13
G
70Chris LightfootC. Lightfoot
Rafael MartinsR. Martins72
A
14
D
67Luke KoncheskyL. Konchesky

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Southampton. A crowd of 15,460 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Thatcher.


0.00
Burnley start the match!
2.14
Dominic Law kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes deftly passes the ball to Noah Herzog, releasing him through on goal. Noah Herzog shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.28
Paolo Dundjerski chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Law. Dominic Law runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dominic Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.04
Showing composure, Alfons Van Basten plays the ball forward to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.56
Nordin Strupar advances with the ball. Nordin Strupar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kelvin Vassell.
18.20
Shota Pahlplatz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfons Van Basten. Alfons Van Basten kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
20.16
Dominic Law makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Law knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
26.56
Dominic Law flicks a high ball forward to Noah Herzog who takes it down. Noah Herzog knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fabricio Castroman with no chance!! Goal for Burnley!
40.19
Jason Moore hits a low pass to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Fabricio Castroman manages to gather it.
42.49
Alfons Van Basten makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Andrei Belodedici makes a probing pass to Nordin Strupar. Nordin Strupar plays the ball forward to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog plays a quick one-two with Rafael Nunes and rushes in on goal... Noah Herzog shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Burnley appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Southampton kick off the second half!
48.58
With imagination, Alfons Van Basten plays the ball forward to Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Nicholls. Nigel Nicholls makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Claus Fredgaard!
53.44
Alfons Van Basten laces a through ball forward to Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Claus Fredgaard manages to gather it easily.
54.33
Nigel Nicholls barges into Paolo Dundjerski. The referee calls over Nigel Nicholls and shows him a yellow card! Paolo Dundjerski grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.58
Jason Moore flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Roman who takes it down. Frederico Roman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Fabricio Castroman.
67.09
Trevor Kerr comes in with a late challenge on Nordin Strupar. The referee brings Trevor Kerr to one side and gives him a warning! Nordin Strupar runs off the knock.
69.14
Paolo Dundjerski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Moore. Jason Moore flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Nunes collects the pass. Rafael Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Faria.
71.54
Pedro Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Kerr. Trevor Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Gary Whelan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Whelan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amine Benyettou but he's offside!
73.54
From the throw-in, Jason Moore picks out Massimiliano Lundekvam. Massimiliano Lundekvam knocks the ball forward to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Burnley!
77.45
Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Florian Charrieras replacing Dominic Law, Denys Demyanchuk replacing Andrei Belodedici and Rafael Martins replacing Noah Herzog and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
78.46
Alfons Van Basten passes the ball forward to Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.31
Alfons Van Basten flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.28
Pedro Faria surges forward with the ball. Pedro Faria threads a neat ball through to Amine Benyettou. Amine Benyettou knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florian Charrieras.
84.57
Alfons Van Basten flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Nicholls collects the pass. Nigel Nicholls shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
87.52
Anthony Wright hits a low pass to Alfons Van Basten. Alfons Van Basten surges forward with the ball. Alfons Van Basten knocks in a cross ball towards Amine Benyettou. With a superhuman jump, Amine Benyettou connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Claus Fredgaard!
89.35
Nordin Strupar threads a neat ball through to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Burnley

Southampton
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
28.8%
43.8%
27.4%

Scorers
Rafael Nunes 27, 74

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Nunes of Burnley

Match Ratings