Match Report


Stockport CountyStockport County     BurnleyBurnley
Jay LivermoreJay Livermore Nick Day Nick Day
Stephane ScifoS. Scifo79
G
1
G
79Claus FredgaardC. Fredgaard
Celestine KanuC. Kanu72
D
2
D
79Andrei BelodediciA. Belodedici
Marco LaurentM. Laurent74
D
captain3
D
80Paolo DundjerskiP. Dundjerski
Harry RobsonH. Robson75
D
4
D
75Dominic CollinsD. Collins
Les BarrettL. Barrett74
D
5
M
79Dominic LawD. Law
Pascal CziommerP. Cziommer78
M
6
M
84Jason MooreJ. Moore
Matthew NyarkoM. Nyarko83
M
7
M
83Massimiliano LundekvamM. Lundekvam
Harry HigginbothamH. Higginbotham78
M
8captain
M
87Nordin StruparN. Strupar
Rafael LimaR. Lima76
A
9
A
85Rafael NunesR. Nunes
Niccolo PowerN. Power78
A
10
A
82Noah HerzogN. Herzog
Nigel PowellN. Powell76
A
11
A
86Frederico RomanF. Roman
 
Tomás SandovalT. Sandoval73
D
12
M
75Marc InceM. Ince
Mark SchwarzerM. Schwarzer79
M
13
D
74Denys DemyanchukD. Demyanchuk
Cedric ZugnaC. Zugna78
A
14
A
72Rafael MartinsR. Martins

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Burnley. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Thatcher.


0.00
Stockport County kick off!
3.24
Matthew Nyarko flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Powell who brings the ball under control. Nigel Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Collins.
4.57
Massimiliano Lundekvam threads a neat ball through to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.41
Nordin Strupar makes a simple pass to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.20
Matthew Nyarko flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Lima holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Lima flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Powell controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Nigel Powell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
16.52
Marco Laurent deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Cziommer. Pascal Cziommer makes an attacking run forward. Pascal Cziommer shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Claus Fredgaard manages to gather it.
22.02
Paolo Dundjerski darts forward. Showing composure, Paolo Dundjerski picks a pass forward to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harry Robson.
24.00
Dominic Collins flicks a high pass forward. Jason Moore controls it well on his chest. Jason Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent block by Les Barrett!
32.07
Paolo Dundjerski threads a neat ball through to Dominic Law. Dominic Law makes a probing pass to Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
33.49
With great vision, Massimiliano Lundekvam plays the ball forward to Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
34.56
Pascal Cziommer flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Power. Niccolo Power shoots from 20 yards. Claus Fredgaard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.08
Without breaking stride, Matthew Nyarko plays the ball forward to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
39.22
Jason Moore hits a low pass to Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
40.26
Burnley are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
42.40
Dominic Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Moore. Jason Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Noah Herzog scores for Burnley!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stockport County players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Burnley start the second half!
49.43
Harry Robson knocks the ball forward to Pascal Cziommer. Pascal Cziommer flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima cuts inside the box! Rafael Lima shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
51.23
Pascal Cziommer hacks Dominic Collins from behind! The referee brings Pascal Cziommer to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Collins grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.41
Pascal Cziommer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.02
Stockport County have made a substitution with Cedric Zugna replacing Nigel Powell .
65.55
Marco Laurent passes the ball forward to Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Zugna. Cedric Zugna shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Claus Fredgaard manages to gather it.
67.24
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.33
Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Marc Ince replacing Jason Moore, Denys Demyanchuk replacing Andrei Belodedici and Rafael Martins replacing Noah Herzog .
78.38
Massimiliano Lundekvam knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman makes a great pass forward. Rafael Nunes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
81.17
Pascal Cziommer darts forward. Pascal Cziommer tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.50
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Without breaking stride, Marc Ince plays the ball forward to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Scifo who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stockport County

Burnley
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
26.8%
49.3%
23.9%

Scorers
Niccolo Power 35
Noah Herzog 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pascal Cziommer of Stockport County

Match Ratings
1.Stephane Scifo (GK)
6
2.Celestine Kanu (DEF)
6
3.Marco Laurent (DEF)
6
4.Harry Robson (DEF)
6
5.Les Barrett (DEF)
6
6.Pascal Cziommer (MID)
9
7.Matthew Nyarko (MID)
6
8.Harry Higginbotham (MID)
6
9.Rafael Lima (ATT)
7
10.Niccolo Power (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nigel Powell (ATT)
6
 
12.Tomás Sandoval (DEF)
0
13.Mark Schwarzer (MID)
0
14.Cedric Zugna (ATT)
6

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