Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 8,877 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Burnley kicking off!
4.43
Omer Fletcher surges forward with the ball. Omer Fletcher makes a probing pass to Wes James. Wes James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Palmer but he's offside!
9.21
Gavin Ince takes it forward alone. Gavin Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.47
Kemal Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Scholes. Jason Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.02
Julian Vidal takes it forward alone. Julian Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus powers a header at goal. Nwankwo Dichio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.51
Julian Vidal clumsily knocks into Henry Ferdinand. Julian Vidal is warned by the referee! Henry Ferdinand stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.33
Wayne Pearce catches Alan Green on the ankles. The referee calls over Wayne Pearce and warns him to calm down! Alan Green runs off the knock.
28.44
Kemal Upson flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Green.
32.54
Wes James clumsily knocks into Gavin Ince. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Ince gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.57
Alan Green knocks the ball forward to Billy Gerrard. Billy Gerrard threads the ball through to Teddy Gower. Teddy Gower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.59
Henry Ferdinand threads the ball through to Wes James. Wes James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Gianmatteo Bernardi manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
48.54
Gavin Ince comes in with a late challenge on Henry Ferdinand. The referee calls over Gavin Ince and warns him to calm down! Henry Ferdinand runs off the knock.
51.11
Darren Mccann knocks the ball forward to Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
53.17
Jason Lightfoot makes a simple pass to Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal passes the ball forward to Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.44
Henry Ferdinand chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer shoots from long range but it is miles over!
55.14
Darren Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Green.
57.40
Julian Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce powers a header at goal but Nwankwo Dichio is on top of it.
61.41
Billy Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Gower. Teddy Gower plays a perfect one-two with Kemal Palmer and rushes in on goal... Teddy Gower rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Teddy Gower!
67.43
James Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gerrard. Billy Gerrard passes the ball forward to Teddy Gower. Teddy Gower sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.14
Mark Grant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.54
Darren Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Pearce. Wayne Pearce powers a header at goal but Nwankwo Dichio is on top of it.
78.24
Alan Green knocks the ball forward to Billy Gerrard. Billy Gerrard makes a simple pass to Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer goes all the way! Kemal Palmer tries a spectacular strike. Gianmatteo Bernardi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.53
Mark Grant flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Neuhaus. Albrecht Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Alan Green flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gerrard. Billy Gerrard threads the ball through to Teddy Gower. Teddy Gower whips in a cross ball towards Wes James. Wes James directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Gower of Burnley
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
27.5%
47.8%
24.6%