Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 16,340 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Thomson.


0.00
Burnley kick off and get the first half underway!
6.29
Sol Rodgers passes the ball forward to Daguyl Dufresnes. Daguyl Dufresnes kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Adams. Henry Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Marcelino. Felipe Marcelino outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Felipe Marcelino scores for Chelsea!!
15.08
Massimiliano Lundekvam flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman shoots from 20 yards. Wes Monk gets down and covers it.
20.23
Jason Moore threads the ball through to Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Roman but he's offside!
24.11
Massimiliano Lundekvam receives the ball from a throw-in from Nordin Strupar. Massimiliano Lundekvam threads a neat ball through to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog plays a quick one-two with Frederico Roman and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Noah Herzog provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.14
Kees van den Berg threads a neat ball through to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano puts a great ball through. Felipe Marcelino runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
33.13
Massimiliano Lundekvam sees Rafael Nunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.44
With imagination, Darius Shields plays the ball forward to Daguyl Dufresnes. Daguyl Dufresnes flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Marcelino easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Marcelino edges inside the box! Felipe Marcelino cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
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. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the second half underway!
47.34
Dominic Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Moore. Jason Moore makes a simple pass to Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
48.42
Kees van den Berg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Adams. Henry Adams is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
49.41
Nordin Strupar flicks a high pass forward. Noah Herzog controls it well on his chest. Noah Herzog shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.35
Jason Moore catches Daguyl Dufresnes on the ankles. The referee brings Jason Moore to one side and gives him a warning! Daguyl Dufresnes stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.59
Chelsea have made a substitution with Julian Hierro replacing Kees van den Berg .
61.64
Daguyl Dufresnes chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano threads the ball through to Henry Adams but he's offside!
63.53
Darius Shields hacks Noah Herzog from behind! The referee warns Darius Shields to calm down! Noah Herzog stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.46
Dominic Law flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Nunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.41
Massimiliano Lundekvam threads a neat ball through to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mick Dyer.
69.46
Sol Rodgers pushes mid-way up the pitch. Sol Rodgers takes it forward alone. Sol Rodgers runs straight at the defence! Sol Rodgers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.12
Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Marc Ince replacing Jason Moore, Denys Demyanchuk replacing Andrei Belodedici and Rafael Martins replacing Noah Herzog .
84.15
Anthony Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Henry Adams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henry Adams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Dundjerski.
85.48
Marc Ince hits a low pass to Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.39
Denys Demyanchuk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Ince. Marc Ince knocks the ball forward to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Rodgers.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
26.3%
46.1%
27.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Marcelino of Chelsea

Match Ratings
1.Claus Fredgaard (GK)
6
2.Andrei Belodedici (DEF)
6
3.Paolo Dundjerski (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Collins (DEF)
7
5.Dominic Law (MID)
6
6.Jason Moore (MID)
6
7.Massimiliano Lundekvam (MID)
7
8.Nordin Strupar (MID)
6
9.Rafael Nunes (ATT)
6
10.Noah Herzog (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Frederico Roman (ATT)
7
 
12.Marc Ince (MID)
6
13.Denys Demyanchuk (DEF)
6
14.Rafael Martins (ATT)
6

1.Wes Monk (GK)
6
2.Darius Shields (DEF)
6
3.Sol Rodgers (DEF)
8
4.Mick Dyer (DEF)
6
5.Mervin Ehiogu (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Keegan (MID)
7
7.Daguyl Dufresnes (MID)
7
8.Kees van den Berg (MID)
6
9.Henry Adams (ATT)
8
10.Felipe Marcelino (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Carlos Serrano (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniele Shaw (DEF)
0
13.Andre Vieira (ATT)
0
14.Julian Hierro (MID)
6