Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 4,534 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Burnley and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Huddersfield Town get the match underway!
3.03
Steve Collymore advances with the ball. Steve Collymore kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Platt. Rio Platt goes all the way! Rio Platt shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.24
Des Kirkland flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Weaver. Rio Weaver advances with the ball. Rio Weaver knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Platt. Rio Platt flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.58
Liam Brown threads the ball through to Jermaine Howey. Jermaine Howey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Tolley.
16.22
Dean Tolley knocks the ball forward to Adam Milburn. Adam Milburn makes a simple pass to Rio Platt. Rio Platt shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.57
Burnley are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Huddersfield Town's defence.
22.34
Malcolm Bishop knocks the ball forward to Jermaine Howey. Jermaine Howey shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.53
Jermaine Insley comes in with a late challenge on Rio Platt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rio Platt runs off the knock.
34.18
Jermaine Insley comes in with a late challenge on Nicky Boateng. The referee calls over Jermaine Insley and warns him to calm down! Nicky Boateng hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.14
Liam Brown flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Howey. Jermaine Howey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Burnley get the second half underway!
47.23
Rio Weaver hacks Malcolm Bishop from behind! Rio Weaver is given a warning by the referee! Malcolm Bishop grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.29
Titus Patterson sees a break and surges forward. Titus Patterson goes all the way! Titus Patterson rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Andy Simonsen manages to gather it comfortably.
54.06
Nicky Boateng advances with the ball. Nicky Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Ljungberg. Shaun Ljungberg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.06
Titus Patterson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine Howey. Jermaine Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
60.54
Alistair Dichio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Barry. Lee Barry knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Howey. Jermaine Howey connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Andy Simonsen manages to keep it out.
63.51
Liam Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Barry. Lee Barry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.19
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
75.19
Malcolm Bishop surges forward with the ball. Malcolm Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Howey. Jermaine Howey heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
78.34
Adam Milburn knocks the ball forward to Shaun Ljungberg. Shaun Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jon Perry who gathers it comfortably.
79.58
Titus Patterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Howey. Jermaine Howey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Barry but the linesman indicates offside!
81.27
Marc Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Liam Brown. Liam Brown makes a probing pass to Jermaine Howey. Jermaine Howey knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Barry. Lee Barry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.15
Marc Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Patterson. Titus Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Howey. Jermaine Howey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Jermaine Howey of Huddersfield Town
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
35.2%
47.9%
16.9%