Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 19,390 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Lineker.
The pitch is in good condition.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Lineker.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Swansea City kicking off!
2.04
0-0Jason Moore advances with the ball. Jason Moore threads a neat ball through to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
3.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Romarin Job laces a through ball forward to Gavin Barmby. Gavin Barmby makes a simple pass to Karim Talan. Karim Talan tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.38
0-0Gavin Barmby clumsily knocks into Massimiliano Lundekvam. Gavin Barmby is shown the yellow card! Massimiliano Lundekvam runs off the knock.
12.10
Paolo Dundjerski brings the ball forward. Paolo Dundjerski makes a simple pass to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
18.25
Alberto Andres flicks a high ball forward to Kanga Olivier Sié who takes it down. Kanga Olivier Sié shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.01
0-0Simion Stinga hits a low pass to Alberto Andres. Alberto Andres darts forward. Alberto Andres whips in a cross ball towards Kanga Olivier Sié. Paolo Dundjerski clumsily knocks into Kanga Olivier Sié. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
26.22
0-0Andrei Belodedici flicks a high pass forward to Massimiliano Lundekvam who brings the ball under control. Massimiliano Lundekvam makes a probing pass to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.56
0-0Simion Stinga kicks a strong pass forward to Saliou Gnanhouan. Saliou Gnanhouan knocks the ball forward to Kanga Olivier Sié. Kanga Olivier Sié knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Talan. Karim Talan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Claus Fredgaard comfortably picks it out of the air!
28.19
Andrei Belodedici passes the ball forward to Jason Moore. Jason Moore sees a break and surges forward. Jason Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.49
Kanga Olivier Sié clumsily knocks into Dominic Collins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.43
0-1Gavin Barmby knocks the ball forward to Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Talan. Karim Talan flicks the ball with his head. Claus Fredgaard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Andrei Belodedici hits a low pass to Massimiliano Lundekvam. Massimiliano Lundekvam flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Roman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Illya Peklushenko who gathers it comfortably.
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. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Burnley kick off and get the second half underway!
51.51
0-1Saliou Gnanhouan barges into Nordin Strupar. Saliou Gnanhouan is given a warning by the referee! Nordin Strupar grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.35
Gavin Barmby passes the ball forward to Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.21
Alberto Andres decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Andres plays a scrappy one-two with Karim Talan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alberto Andres shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Claus Fredgaard is on top of it.
67.07
Florian Charrieras advances with the ball. Florian Charrieras knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romarin Job.
72.38
0-1Nordin Strupar comes in with a late challenge on Simion Stinga. The referee warns Nordin Strupar to calm down! Simion Stinga stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.07
Alberto Andres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kanga Olivier Sié. Kanga Olivier Sié tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
77.49
0-1Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Dominic Law replacing Massimiliano Lundekvam, Denys Demyanchuk replacing Andrei Belodedici and Rafael Martins replacing Noah Herzog .
79.27
Gavin Barmby makes a simple pass to Karim Talan. Karim Talan knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Centurioni. Giuseppe Centurioni shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Claus Fredgaard. Excellent save.
83.05
Karim Talan comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Dundjerski. The referee brings Karim Talan to one side and gives him a warning! Paolo Dundjerski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.58
Paolo Dundjerski threads the ball through to Jason Moore. Jason Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Wonderful reactions from Illya Peklushenko keeps it out!
85.48
Paolo Dundjerski decides to run forward with the ball. Paolo Dundjerski passes the ball forward to Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
87.29
Dominic Collins makes a probing pass to Dominic Law. Dominic Law kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albrecht Wilke.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
35.4%
41.8%
22.8%
Scorers
| Karim Talan 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Karim Talan of Swansea City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claus Fredgaard (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andrei Belodedici (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Paolo Dundjerski (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Dominic Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Florian Charrieras (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Massimiliano Lundekvam (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jason Moore (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nordin Strupar (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Nunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Noah Herzog (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Frederico Roman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Denys Demyanchuk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rafael Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Illya Peklushenko (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Diogo Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simion Stinga (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Albrecht Wilke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Romarin Job (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Saliou Gnanhouan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto Andres (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Gavin Barmby (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Giuseppe Centurioni (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Kanga Olivier Sié (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Karim Talan (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Jean-Sebastien Ferhaoui (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gunnar Halle (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Adams (ATT) | 0 | |