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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Watford. A crowd of 4,975 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Burnley and Watford are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Watford kick off and get the first half underway!
8.51
Dean Tolley makes a beautiful solo run. Dean Tolley chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Platt. Rio Platt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Byrne.
9.16
Dale Jeffers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Mccann. Gary Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthur Mortensen. Arthur Mortensen tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.39
Gary Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Mortensen. Arthur Mortensen goes all the way! Arthur Mortensen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.56
Dean Tolley threads the ball through to Adam Milburn. Adam Milburn sees a break and surges forward. Adam Milburn finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.26
Mick Green chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Peckham. Ashley Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Des Kirkland.
28.54
Steve Collymore makes a probing pass to Rio Weaver. Rio Weaver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Platt. Rio Platt whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Ljungberg. Shaun Ljungberg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.41
Dale Jeffers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Mccann. Gary Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Peckham. Ashley Peckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.09
Gary Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Arthur Mortensen. Arthur Mortensen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Kirkland.
36.07
Jonathan Youds knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Peckham. Ashley Peckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.56
Des Kirkland flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Weaver. Rio Weaver surges forward with the ball. Rio Weaver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.37
Dale Jeffers makes a simple pass to Gary Mccann. Gary Mccann makes a probing pass to Arthur Mortensen. Arthur Mortensen knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Peckham. Ashley Peckham takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.59
Stuart Wiltord flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Platt. Rio Platt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Julian Deane manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Burnley kick off and get the second half underway!
49.42
Mick Green controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Peckham. Ashley Peckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.27
Watford are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Burnley's defence.
55.52
Ronnie Royce makes a probing pass to Ashley Peckham. Ashley Peckham tries a spectacular long range effort but Andy Simonsen is on top of it.
59.28
Adam Milburn barges into Mick Green. Adam Milburn is warned by the referee! Mick Green stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.49
Des Konchesky threads the ball through to Mick Green. Mick Green knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Peckham. Ashley Peckham finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
67.35
James Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Wiltord. Stuart Wiltord decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Wiltord lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Platt. Rio Platt directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Julian Deane!
69.30
Watford are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
72.35
Gary Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Peckham. Ashley Peckham finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Andy Simonsen.
75.41
Stuart Wiltord clumsily knocks into Jonathan Youds. The referee calls over Stuart Wiltord and warns him to calm down! Jonathan Youds stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.56
Dean Tolley knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Wiltord. Stuart Wiltord makes a probing pass to Rio Platt. Rio Platt whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Ljungberg. Shaun Ljungberg flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.37
Steve Collymore makes a probing pass to Stuart Wiltord. Stuart Wiltord decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Wiltord shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
83.45
Watford are easily keeping Burnley at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
85.37
Stuart Wiltord flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Ljungberg. Shaun Ljungberg lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Platt. Rio Platt powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.20
Adam Milburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Ljungberg. Shaun Ljungberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Byrne.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


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

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
28.4%
45.1%
26.5%