Match Report


BurnleyBurnley     Stoke CityStoke City
Computer Player Computer Player Jim Willis Jim Willis
Darren CoppingD. Copping58
G
1
G
56Luis DiazL. Diaz
Greg BowyerG. Bowyer60
D
2
D
56Robbie NichollsR. Nicholls
Claudio ReyC. Rey58
D
captain3
D
45Nicky GalliN. Galli
Marvin BellamyM. Bellamy57
D
4
D
52Leonardo FerreriL. Ferreri
Fredrik BallF. Ball71
M
5captain
M
53Enrique MerinoE. Merino
Adam MillsA. Mills67
M
6
M
71Jon SmithJ. Smith
Graham InceG. Ince49
M
7
M
59Dries WilnisD. Wilnis
Erik De GierE. De Gier43
M
8
M
46Peter BrandP. Brand
Kevin BarrettK. Barrett66
A
9
A
66Stefano FresiS. Fresi
Gavin RichardsG. Richards62
A
10
A
55Anthony HibbsA. Hibbs
Bill HaynesB. Haynes55
A
11
A
52Ronald DenneboomR. Denneboom
 
Nicholas LuzhnyN. Luzhny57
D
12
A
49Samuele MaltagliatiS. Maltagliati
Romero P. CanoR. Cano56
D
13
M
46Harvey AdamsH. Adams
Matthew CroftM. Croft55
G
14
D
41Kemal MurphyK. Murphy

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Stoke City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Burnley and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Laycock.


0.00
The first half starts with Burnley kicking off!
3.59
Nicky Galli knocks the ball to his team mate, Dries Wilnis. With vision, Dries Wilnis laces a weighted ball forward to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom makes a probing pass to Anthony Hibbs but he's offside!
6.14
Marvin Bellamy passes the ball forward to Adam Mills. Adam Mills hits a low pass to Gavin Richards. Gavin Richards puts a great ball through. Kevin Barrett runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
9.20
Jon Smith advances with the ball. Jon Smith makes a simple pass, allowing Ronald Denneboom to run into the box. Ronald Denneboom comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Magnificent save by Darren Copping!
14.44
Enrique Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marvin Bellamy.
15.30
Adam Mills advances with the ball. Adam Mills whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Barrett. Kevin Barrett knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.36
Adam Mills takes it forward alone. Adam Mills plays a one-two with Bill Haynes and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Adam Mills provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Luis Diaz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.24
Robbie Nicholls volleys a long ball forward. Anthony Hibbs shoots from long range but it is miles over!
27.35
Jon Smith passes the ball forward to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
30.28
From the throw-in, Jon Smith picks out Dries Wilnis. Dries Wilnis chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Darren Copping.
31.47
Peter Brand takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Dries Wilnis. Some silky footwork from Dries Wilnis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.28
Jon Smith advances with the ball. Jon Smith plays a one-two with Stefano Fresi and advances towards the goal... Greg Bowyer clumsily knocks into Jon Smith. Penalty for Stoke City!!
39.28
The referee points to the spot..
40.25
Stefano Fresi takes a slow run up. The ball slams so fast inside the left post that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
42.37
Enrique Merino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
44.41
Dries Wilnis passes the ball forward to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Copping who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Burnley appear unchanged since the first half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Samuele Maltagliati replacing Ronald Denneboom and Harvey Adams replacing Peter Brand. The Burnley players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stoke City get the second half underway!
49.45
Jon Smith threads a neat ball through to Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.00
Graham Ince clumsily knocks into Jon Smith. Graham Ince is warned by the referee! Jon Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.38
Seeing Dries Wilnis's attacking run, Jon Smith quickly throws the ball into his path. Dries Wilnis flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Hibbs collects the pass. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Greg Bowyer.
66.49
Graham Ince flicks a high ball forward to Bill Haynes who takes it down. Bill Haynes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kevin Barrett through on goal. Kevin Barrett makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Barrett!
69.01
Enrique Merino chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs threads the ball through to Samuele Maltagliati but he's offside!
72.49
Claudio Rey passes the ball forward to Adam Mills. Adam Mills threads a neat ball through to Gavin Richards. Gavin Richards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Barrett but the linesman indicates offside!
77.31
Nicky Galli hits it upfield. Anthony Hibbs shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Darren Copping.
78.10
Enrique Merino takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Fredrik Ball reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Burnley

Stoke City
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.2%
63.8%
Play Area
36.2%
43.1%
20.7%

Scorers
Kevin Barrett 15, 66
Adam Mills 20
Dries Wilnis 31
Stefano Fresi 40 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Mills of Burnley

Match Ratings
1.Darren Copping (GK)
7
2.Greg Bowyer (DEF)
6
3.Claudio Rey (DEF)
6
4.Marvin Bellamy (DEF)
6
5.Fredrik Ball (MID)
6
6.Adam Mills (MID)goal scored
9
7.Graham Ince (MID)
6
8.Erik De Gier (MID)
6
9.Kevin Barrett (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Gavin Richards (ATT)
6
11.Bill Haynes (ATT)
7
 
12.Nicholas Luzhny (DEF)
0
13.Romero P. Cano (DEF)
0
14.Matthew Croft (GK)
0

1.Luis Diaz (GK)
6
2.Robbie Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Nicky Galli (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Ferreri (DEF)
6
5.Enrique Merino (MID)
6
6.Jon Smith (MID)
7
7.Dries Wilnis (MID)goal scored
8
8.Peter Brand (MID)
6
9.Stefano Fresi (ATT)goal scored
6
10.Anthony Hibbs (ATT)
6
11.Ronald Denneboom (ATT)
6
 
12.Samuele Maltagliati (ATT)
6
13.Harvey Adams (MID)
6
14.Kemal Murphy (DEF)
0