Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Burnley. A crowd of 17,640 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Thomson.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the first half underway!
6.37
Jean Francois Barul makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.03
Massimiliano Lundekvam runs straight at the opposition's defence. Massimiliano Lundekvam lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes powers a header at goal. It's there!! Demetrio Ferro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.27
Camel Bourmaud flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Middleton who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Tavares controls it well on his chest. Samuel Tavares makes a probing pass between the defence to Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Greg Grondin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That brings them back into the game!
15.35
Alexandre Almeida hits a low pass to Jean Francois Barul. Jean Francois Barul makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.13
Massimiliano Lundekvam brings the ball forward. Massimiliano Lundekvam tries a spectacular long range effort. Massimiliano Lundekvam scores for Burnley!!
20.18
Alexandre Almeida plays the ball forward to Jean Francois Barul. Jean Francois Barul knocks the ball forward to Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.31
With some swift thinking, Jason Standing plays the ball forward to Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
28.07
Paolo Dundjerski barges into Paulo Barbosa. The referee calls over Paolo Dundjerski and warns him to calm down! Paulo Barbosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.41
Jean Francois Barul threads a neat ball through to Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Greg Grondin manages to gather it.
32.04
Brian Johnson decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Johnson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen plays a one-two with Paulo Barbosa and rushes in on goal... Richard Van Veen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Greg Grondin with no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
39.06
Massimiliano Lundekvam flicks a high pass forward. Noah Herzog controls it well on his chest. Noah Herzog knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Demetrio Ferro who gathers it comfortably.
40.15
Dominic Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Neves. Carlos Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Johnson.
45.00
With great vision, Jean Francois Barul plays the ball forward to Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Burnley kicking off!
48.10
Abel Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa shoots from 20 yards. Greg Grondin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.54
Carlos Neves flicks a high pass forward to Noah Herzog who brings the ball under control. Noah Herzog knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Demetrio Ferro who gathers it comfortably.
54.43
Paulo Barbosa comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Dundjerski. The referee calls over Paulo Barbosa and warns him to calm down! Paolo Dundjerski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.14
Paolo Dundjerski threads the ball through to Massimiliano Lundekvam. Massimiliano Lundekvam sees Rafael Nunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.58
Massimiliano Lundekvam chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes shoots from long range but it flies wide!
63.41
Dominic Collins flicks a high pass forward. Massimiliano Lundekvam holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Massimiliano Lundekvam threads a neat ball through to Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Demetrio Ferro as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
64.08
It's a corner kick which Massimiliano Lundekvam takes quickly, playing the ball short to Jason Moore. Jason Moore knocks the ball into the box. Some world-class footwork from Nordin Strupar provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
65.48
Steven Murphy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steven Murphy lofts in a cross ball towards Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Noah Herzog!
69.33
Massimiliano Lundekvam flicks a high pass forward. Noah Herzog controls it well on his chest. Noah Herzog knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Demetrio Ferro who gathers it comfortably.
77.06
Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Rafael Martins replacing Carlos Neves, Daniel López replacing Nordin Strupar and Gavin Taylor replacing Noah Herzog .
78.08
Paolo Dundjerski threads a neat ball through to Jason Moore. Jason Moore passes the ball forward to Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Taylor and advances towards the goal... Rafael Nunes rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Demetrio Ferro easily smothers it!
79.49
Abel Valente passes the ball forward to Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That's his third!
83.11
Denys Demyanchuk barges into Samuel Tavares. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuel Tavares carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.51
Massimiliano Lundekvam hits a low pass to Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rafael Nunes provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Abel Valente catches Rafael Martins on the ankles. The referee calls over Abel Valente and warns him to calm down! Rafael Martins grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
5
5
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
28.6%
44.3%
27.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Barbosa of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings