Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 4,362 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Burnley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Burnley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Burnley start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.33
0-0Stanley Bould knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Clapham. Robert Clapham knocks the ball forward to Ashley Powell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.22
0-0Ralph Flintlock knocks the ball forward to Stanley Bould. Stanley Bould deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Powell. Ashley Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Le Saux. Anthony Le Saux powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.58
0-0Brendan Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Le Saux. Anthony Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Robert Clapham. Robert Clapham heads the ball goalwards. Andy Simonsen easily smothers it.
18.47
Stuart Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Shaun Ljungberg. Shaun Ljungberg whips in a cross ball towards Rio Platt. Rio Platt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
20.01
Stanley Bould sees a break and surges forward. Stanley Bould whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Le Saux. Anthony Le Saux powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.34
0-1Simon Patterson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Stone. Spencer Stone passes the ball forward to Robert Clapham. Robert Clapham knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Le Saux. Anthony Le Saux flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.04
Stuart Wiltord surges forward with the ball. Stuart Wiltord sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Anthony Huckerby manages to keep it out.
30.24
Simon Patterson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brendan Owen. Brendan Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Clapham. Robert Clapham shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.40
Adam Milburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Ljungberg. Shaun Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Platt. Rio Platt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Anthony Huckerby manages to keep it out.
38.55
0-1Brendan Owen threads the ball through to Robert Clapham. Robert Clapham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Tolley.
39.37
Dean Tolley knocks the ball forward to Stuart Wiltord. Stuart Wiltord makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Platt. Rio Platt tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.03
Brendan Owen advances with the ball. Brendan Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Clapham. Robert Clapham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Nicky Boateng controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Platt. Rio Platt flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Ljungberg. Shaun Ljungberg tries a spectacular strike. Shaun Ljungberg scores for Burnley!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
48.01
Des Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Weaver. Rio Weaver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Ljungberg. Shaun Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Rio Platt but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.34
Simon Patterson flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Stone. Spencer Stone kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Clapham. Robert Clapham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
54.10
1-2Stuart Wiltord clumsily knocks into Stanley Bould. Stuart Wiltord is given a warning by the referee! Stanley Bould gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.21
Adrian Deane makes a probing pass to Brendan Owen. Brendan Owen surges forward with the ball. Brendan Owen makes a probing pass to Robert Clapham. Robert Clapham tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
65.06
Spencer Stone barges into Stuart Wiltord. The referee calls over Spencer Stone and warns him to calm down! Stuart Wiltord carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.18
Stanley Bould decides to run forward with the ball. Stanley Bould controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Clapham. Robert Clapham shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
77.30
Simon Patterson flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Owen. Brendan Owen makes a probing pass to Robert Clapham. Robert Clapham lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Le Saux. Anthony Le Saux connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Anthony Le Saux scores for Middlesbrough!!
81.07
1-3Des Kirkland hacks Robert Clapham from behind! The referee calls over Des Kirkland and shows him a yellow card! Robert Clapham stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.42
Adrian Deane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brendan Owen. Brendan Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Le Saux. Anthony Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Powell. Ashley Powell heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.21
Spencer Stone clumsily knocks into Adam Milburn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adam Milburn runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
29.1%
49.4%
21.5%
Scorers
| Shaun Ljungberg 45 | Anthony Le Saux 21, 77 Robert Clapham 40 |