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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Deepdale where Preston North End play host to Burnley. A crowd of 9,537 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Preston North End are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Preston North End are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Preston North End kick off!
3.48
0-0Saidu A. Omolade chips the ball to his team mate, Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Redondo but he's offside!
4.41
0-0Bakary Pfeiffer brings the ball forward. Bakary Pfeiffer shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Nwankwo Dichio.
8.44
0-1Henry Ferdinand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes James. Wes James shoots from long range. Arni Ólafsson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.05
Dave Shields threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.15
Bakary Pfeiffer takes it forward alone. Bakary Pfeiffer goes all the way! Bakary Pfeiffer tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Nwankwo Dichio manages to gather it comfortably.
27.25
Thierry Cooper knocks the ball forward to Kemal Palmer. Kemal Palmer shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Arni Ólafsson!
33.46
Billy Gerrard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gower. Teddy Gower plays a perfect one-two with Wes James and rushes in on goal... Teddy Gower tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Arni Ólafsson!
36.32
Dave Shields surges forward with the ball. Dave Shields finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Nwankwo Dichio manages to keep it out.
38.13
Dave Shields controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker makes a probing pass to Lucian Noica but he's offside!
40.39
Adam Carter hits it upfield. Lucian Noica goes all the way! Lucian Noica rockets a shot on goal but somehow Nwankwo Dichio manages to keep it out.
44.32
Henry Ferdinand knocks the ball to his team mate, 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!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Burnley kick off!
49.44
1-2Damien Craddock threads the ball through to Bakary Pfeiffer. Bakary Pfeiffer knocks the ball forward to Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Green.
53.40
Bakary Pfeiffer takes it forward alone. Bakary Pfeiffer plays a perfect one-two with Neil Lineker and rushes in on goal... Bakary Pfeiffer takes a shot at goal. Nwankwo Dichio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.44
2-2Saidu A. Omolade passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.08
2-2Jose Fortes Redondo barges into James Ball. Jose Fortes Redondo is given a warning by the referee! James Ball runs off the knock.
61.13
Bakary Pfeiffer makes a probing pass to Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.20
3-2Preston North End are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Burnley's defence.
66.28
Bakary Pfeiffer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.58
Adam Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Shields. Dave Shields makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
71.26
Kemal Palmer barges into Jonathan Philips. Kemal Palmer is warned by the referee! Jonathan Philips stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.55
Bakary Pfeiffer makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Nwankwo Dichio is on top of it.
77.13
Saidu A. Omolade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.49
Lilian Deguerville knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Pfeiffer. Bakary Pfeiffer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Lucian Noica. Lucian Noica powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Nwankwo Dichio.
85.41
Adam Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Saidu A. Omolade. Saidu A. Omolade threads the ball through to Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
87.20
Saidu A. Omolade sees a break and surges forward. Saidu A. Omolade flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Dave Shields knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Lineker. Neil Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo flicks the ball with his head. Nwankwo Dichio manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69%
31%
Play Area
16.9%
43.7%
39.4%
Scorers
| Neil Lineker 12, 61 Bakary Pfeiffer 53 | Wes James 8 Teddy Gower 44 |