Match Report
| Burnley | Burnley |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Sudais Ramadhan | Sudais Ramadhan | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nigel Burbage | N. Burbage |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | Scott Heskey | S. Heskey | |||||||||
| Tony Taylor | T. Taylor | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Robbie Batty | R. Batty | |||||||||
| Eric Zick | E. Zick |  | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Eddie Drake | E. Drake | |||||||||
| Sebastian Ziegler | S. Ziegler | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Mervin Barrett | M. Barrett | |||||||||
| Michael Patterson | M. Patterson | | 52 | D | | 5 | | M | 54 | | Gavin Tolley | G. Tolley | |||||||||
| Anton Koster | A. Koster |  | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Jermaine Windass | J. Windass | |||||||||
| Mick Kanu | M. Kanu | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 |  | João Lucas Lima | J. Lima | |||||||||
| Robert Philips | R. Philips | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 |  | Angelo Pédros | A. Pédros | |||||||||
| Morris Upson | M. Upson | | 48 | M | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Spencer Wright-Phillips | S. Wright-Phillips | |||||||||
| Ashley Jacobs | A. Jacobs | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 |  | Hugo Garba | H. Garba | |||||||||
| Juan Navarro | J. Navarro |  | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Mario Wijnen | M. Wijnen | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 8,645 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Burnley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Burnley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Burnley kick off!
6.48
0-0Mick Kanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
15.54
0-0Eddie Drake flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Windass. Jermaine Windass takes it forward alone. Jermaine Windass goes all the way! Jermaine Windass rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.57
0-0Robert Philips catches Jermaine Windass on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jermaine Windass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.07
Robert Philips makes a probing pass to Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.21
Gavin Tolley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Wijnen. Mario Wijnen makes a probing pass to Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.42
0-0Mick Kanu knocks the ball forward to Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.37
0-0Jermaine Windass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Garba. Hugo Garba passes the ball forward but Spencer Wright-Phillips is offside!
34.23
Morris Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
38.17
Mervin Barrett makes a simple pass to João Lucas Lima. João Lucas Lima sees space and advances. João Lucas Lima makes a simple pass to Hugo Garba. Hugo Garba shoots from just inside the box. Nigel Burbage easily smothers it.
44.38
1-0Robert Philips chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Rochdale kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
Gavin Tolley passes the ball forward to Hugo Garba. Hugo Garba knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Burbage who gathers it comfortably.
48.37
Angelo Pédros makes a probing pass to Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips plays a perfect one-two with Mario Wijnen and rushes in on goal... Spencer Wright-Phillips cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.36
Robert Philips knocks the ball forward to Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Scott Heskey easily smothers it.
54.40
Angelo Pédros sees a break and surges forward. Angelo Pédros controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.04
1-0Sebastian Ziegler barges into Jermaine Windass. Sebastian Ziegler is shown the yellow card! Jermaine Windass grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.03
Eddie Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Pédros. Angelo Pédros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Garba. Hugo Garba goes all the way! Hugo Garba cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.00
Mick Kanu threads the ball through to Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
67.36
João Lucas Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.41
Anton Koster makes a simple pass to Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.00
Mick Kanu makes a simple pass to Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Drake.
75.58
Mick Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.11
Robert Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.52
João Lucas Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Wright-Phillips. Spencer Wright-Phillips plays a perfect one-two with Hugo Garba and rushes in on goal... Spencer Wright-Phillips shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
84.05
Robbie Batty brings the ball forward. Robbie Batty makes a beautiful solo run. Robbie Batty finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
89.36
Mick Kanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Tony Taylor makes a beautiful solo run. Tony Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Batty.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
26.4%
47.1%
26.4%
Scorers