Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Millwall. A crowd of 9,322 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Burnley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Burnley start the match!
2.34
Robert Philips threads the ball through to Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs passes the ball forward to Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Adrian Lua-Lua easily smothers it.
3.03
Steve Eadie makes a simple pass to Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Lua-Lua who gathers it comfortably.
4.45
Claus Myhre chips the ball to his team mate, Sieb Tobiassen. Sieb Tobiassen flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Robinson. Scott Robinson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Burbage who gathers it comfortably.
8.11
Fredrik Moore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Robinson. Scott Robinson lofts in a cross ball towards Goran Boksic. Goran Boksic heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.17
Burnley are easily keeping Millwall at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
14.31
Robert Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs threads the ball through to Juan Navarro but he's offside!
15.15
Michael Patterson makes a simple pass to Steve Eadie. Steve Eadie makes a simple pass to Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claus Myhre.
20.08
Mick Kanu advances with the ball. Mick Kanu finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.25
Sieb Tobiassen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Robinson. Scott Robinson shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.06
Michael Patterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Eadie. Steve Eadie threads the ball through to Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrian Lua-Lua who gathers it comfortably.
32.41
Anton Koster deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Adrian Lua-Lua!
33.55
Mick Kanu catches Fredrik Moore on the ankles. Mick Kanu is shown the yellow card! Fredrik Moore runs off the knock.
42.46
Michael Patterson surges forward with the ball. Michael Patterson passes the ball forward to Juan Navarro. Juan Navarro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lari Arctopolitanus.
44.51
Regillio Redan flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Moore. Fredrik Moore sees space and advances. Fredrik Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Burnley are easily keeping Millwall at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Millwall kicking off!
48.36
Adam Marshall comes in with a late challenge on Steve Eadie. Adam Marshall is warned by the referee! Steve Eadie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.32
Sieb Tobiassen knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Robinson. Scott Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Walker. Tommy Walker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.52
Ashley Jacobs hacks Lari Arctopolitanus from behind! Ashley Jacobs is given a warning by the referee! Lari Arctopolitanus stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.40
Max Hall knocks the ball to his team mate, Sieb Tobiassen. Sieb Tobiassen passes the ball forward to Tommy Walker. Tommy Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Burbage who gathers it comfortably.
71.15
Sieb Tobiassen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Robinson. Scott Robinson makes a simple pass to Goran Boksic. Goran Boksic takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Nigel Burbage manages to gather it comfortably.
73.24
Fredrik Moore decides to run forward with the ball. Fredrik Moore whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Walker. Tommy Walker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.24
Robert Philips takes it forward alone. Robert Philips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regillio Redan.
78.40
Mick Kanu makes a probing pass to Ashley Jacobs. Ashley Jacobs goes all the way! Ashley Jacobs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ashley Jacobs!
87.40
Lari Arctopolitanus knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Moore. Fredrik Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Robinson. Scott Robinson knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Walker. Tommy Walker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ashley Jacobs of Burnley
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
24.3%
50%
25.7%

Scorers