Match Report
| Burnley | Burnley |  |  | Macclesfield Town | Macclesfield Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Max Williamson | M. Williamson |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 57 | | Trevor Hackworth | T. Hackworth | ||||||||
| Greg Bowyer | G. Bowyer | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Syd Gallagher | S. Gallagher | |||||||||
| Brian Croft | B. Croft | | 59 | D | | | 3 | | D | 64 |  | Cor Jongsma | C. Jongsma | ||||||||
| Claudio Rey | C. Rey |  | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Fernando Rodriquez | F. Rodriquez | |||||||||
| Fredrik Ball | F. Ball | | 71 | M | | 5 | | M | 62 | | Ruel Lockley | R. Lockley | |||||||||
| Adam Mills | A. Mills | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Gavin Robson | G. Robson | |||||||||
| Francis Smithe | F. Smithe | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 |  | Paul Metzger | P. Metzger | |||||||||
| David Mendonca | D. Mendonca | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Adam Youds | A. Youds | |||||||||
| Gavin Richards | G. Richards | | 63 | A | | 9 | | M | 50 | | Omer Hackworth | O. Hackworth | |||||||||
| Sol Galli | S. Galli | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Marcus Murray | M. Murray | |||||||||
| Bill Haynes | B. Haynes | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Sol Wright | S. Wright | |||||||||
| Darren Copping | D. Copping | | 58 | G | | 12 | | A | 63 | | Craig Deane | C. Deane | |||||||||
| Nicholas Luzhny | N. Luzhny | | 57 | D | | 13 | | G | 54 | | Lee White | L. White | |||||||||
| Marvin Bellamy | M. Bellamy | | 57 | D | | 14 | | G | 52 | | Gary Croft | G. Croft | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 9,190 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Laycock.
The pitch is in good condition.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Laycock.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Burnley kicking off!
2.47
0-0Francis Smithe knocks the ball forward to Sol Galli. Sol Galli whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Richards. Gavin Richards makes a convincing header. Trevor Hackworth gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
4.21
0-0Claudio Rey threads a neat ball through to Francis Smithe. Francis Smithe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Galli. Sol Galli shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
6.35
Fredrik Ball makes a beautiful solo run. Fredrik Ball shoots from 20 yards. Trevor Hackworth gets down and covers it.
9.54
0-0Claudio Rey catches Sol Wright on the ankles. Claudio Rey is given a warning by the referee! Sol Wright runs off the knock.
10.01
1-0Adam Mills makes a probing pass to Sol Galli. Sol Galli makes a simple pass, allowing Bill Haynes to run into the box. Bill Haynes shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.33
1-0Ruel Lockley flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Murray collects the pass. Marcus Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Rey.
18.52
1-0Francis Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Galli. Sol Galli threads the ball through to Gavin Richards but he's offside!
26.24
Brian Croft flicks a high pass forward to David Mendonca who brings the ball under control. David Mendonca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Galli. Sol Galli shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
32.23
Francis Smithe makes a beautiful solo run. Francis Smithe lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Haynes. Bill Haynes makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.25
Adam Mills flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Richards who takes it down. Gavin Richards plays a one-two with Sol Galli and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Gavin Richards provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
38.01
Adam Mills knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Galli. Sol Galli finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
39.52
David Mendonca flicks a high pass forward to Bill Haynes who brings the ball under control. Bill Haynes rushes past Fernando Rodriquez! Bill Haynes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
Francis Smithe knocks the ball forward to Gavin Richards. Gavin Richards lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Haynes. Bill Haynes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Trevor Hackworth. What a save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Burnley appear unchanged since the first half. Macclesfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Macclesfield Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
Ruel Lockley passes the ball forward to Marcus Murray. Marcus Murray runs straight at the defence! Marcus Murray cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
51.05
David Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Bill Haynes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bill Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Richards. Gavin Richards knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Trevor Hackworth.
52.52
Fredrik Ball takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Sol Galli. Sol Galli tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.22
Francis Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Sol Galli collects the pass. Sol Galli passes the ball forward to Bill Haynes. Bill Haynes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.23
With a delightful solo run, Adam Youds stretches the opposition's defence. Adam Youds plays a scrappy one-two with Marcus Murray and stumbles forward towards the goal... Adam Youds tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Macclesfield Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
59.29
Greg Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Ball. Fredrik Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Haynes. Bill Haynes passes the ball forward but Sol Galli is offside!
61.51
2-0Brian Croft knocks the ball forward to Adam Mills. Adam Mills sees a break and surges forward. Adam Mills flicks a high pass forward. Sol Galli controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Cor Jongsma barges into Sol Galli. Penalty not given!!
63.41
Syd Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Lockley controls it well on his chest. Ruel Lockley hits a low pass to Marcus Murray. Marcus Murray shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.36
Cor Jongsma sees Omer Hackworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Hackworth plays the ball forward to Sol Wright. Sol Wright tries a spectacular long range effort but Max Williamson reads it well. He makes it look easy!
78.09
Greg Bowyer decides to run forward with the ball. Greg Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Bill Haynes. Bill Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Sol Galli. With a superhuman jump, Sol Galli connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.42
Adam Mills barges into Omer Hackworth. Adam Mills is given a warning by the referee! Omer Hackworth runs off the knock.
87.39
Omer Hackworth passes the ball forward to Sol Wright. Sol Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.03
David Mendonca flicks the ball to his team mate, Sol Galli. Sol Galli puts a great ball through but Gavin Richards is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
21.3%
46.7%
32%
Scorers
| Bill Haynes 10 Sol Galli 53, 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sol Galli of Burnley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Max Williamson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Greg Bowyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claudio Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fredrik Ball (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Adam Mills (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Francis Smithe (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | David Mendonca (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Richards (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sol Galli (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Bill Haynes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Darren Copping (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicholas Luzhny (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marvin Bellamy (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Trevor Hackworth (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Syd Gallagher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cor Jongsma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fernando Rodriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruel Lockley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Metzger (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adam Youds (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Omer Hackworth (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcus Murray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sol Wright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Deane (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lee White (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Croft (GK) | 0 | |