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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 4,364 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Burnley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Burnley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
0.00
0-0Sheffield Wednesday kick off and get the first half underway!
3.51
0-0Sylvain Peckham makes a beautiful solo run. Sylvain Peckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.55
0-0Adam Le Saux threads a neat ball through to Duarte Ramos. Duarte Ramos shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.57
0-0Daniel Vassell threads the ball through to Scott Jess. Scott Jess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
22.18
0-0Peter Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Vassell controls it well on his chest. Daniel Vassell picks a pass forward to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin runs straight at the defence! Youl Alidor Lachuer clumsily knocks into Nwankwo Dublin. Penalty for Sheffield Wednesday!!
22.18
0-0The referee points to the spot..
23.37
0-1Nwankwo Dublin takes a cautious run up. The ball clips the left post and bounces back across the line. The referee takes a moment before declaring it a goal!
24.03
With vision, Daniel Vassell picks a pass forward to Jonathan Grimandi. Jonathan Grimandi shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
28.15
0-1Daniel Vassell comes in with a late challenge on Simon Marsden. The referee warns Daniel Vassell to calm down! Simon Marsden stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Burnley appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield Wednesday appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
45.00
Burnley start the second half!
51.18
Neil Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Ramos. Duarte Ramos deftly passes the ball to Eddie Ball, releasing him through on goal. Eddie Ball makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
54.57
Jeroen Maris threads the ball through to Jonathan Grimandi. Jonathan Grimandi sees a break and surges forward. Jonathan Grimandi makes a probing pass between the defence to Scott Jess. Scott Jess looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.39
0-1Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Phil Dryden replacing Wayne Butt, Alexander Rowett replacing Adam Le Saux and Tim Platt replacing Duarte Ramos .
63.12
0-1Phil Dryden hacks Scott Jess from behind! Phil Dryden is shown the yellow card! Scott Jess runs off the knock.
65.01
Daniel Vassell barges into Alexander Rowett. Daniel Vassell is given another warning by the referee! Alexander Rowett stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.17
Sylvain Peckham hacks Tim Platt from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Platt stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.11
Jeroen Maris flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Vassell who brings the ball under control. Daniel Vassell sees Sylvain Peckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruel Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
78.24
0-1Sylvain Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin passes the ball forward to Scott Jess. Scott Jess looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Clive Armstrong's outstretched leg.
84.54
Alexander Rowett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Platt. Tim Platt makes a defence splitting pass to Eddie Ball. Eddie Ball tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Simon Riggott plays the ball forward to Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden plays a one-two with Alexander Rowett and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Simon Marsden provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Alan Howells manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
21.3%
52.5%
26.2%
Scorers
| Eddie Ball 85 | Nwankwo Dublin 23 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Ball of Burnley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ruel Hibbs (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Youl Alidor Lachuer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Clive Armstrong (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Wayne Butt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Ball (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Neil Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adam Le Saux (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Marsden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duarte Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carlton Plowright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Phil Dryden (MID) |  | 4 |
| 13. | Alexander Rowett (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tim Platt (MID) | 7 | |
| 1. | Alan Howells (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jeroen Maris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | George Wilcox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Ferdinand (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Martial Trivino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Grimandi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Daniel Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sylvain Peckham (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Des Burbage (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Jess (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nwankwo Dublin (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Eugenio Pascual (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aaron Hamilton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eddie McManaman (GK) | 0 | |