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It's a warm sunny day here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 8,979 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Burnley are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Sinclair.


0.00
Queens Park Rangers get the match underway!
2.30
Nicolas Scholz makes a simple pass to Martin Marsden. Martin Marsden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
3.20
Jacob Burbage kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Moss. Matt Moss deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Bridge but the linesman indicates offside!
6.14
Jonathan Bellamy flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Beckham who brings the ball under control. Graeme Beckham finds some space and shoots from distance. Isaiah Hamilton effortlessly gets down and covers it.
8.43
Jacob Burbage surges forward with the ball. Jacob Burbage rushes past Eugenio Ferrer! Jacob Burbage takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
10.48
Jonathan Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Hamilton who gathers it comfortably.
14.55
Robert Rankin makes a probing pass to Niccolo Hendrie. Niccolo Hendrie makes an attacking run forward. Niccolo Hendrie shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
16.20
Sylvain Fowler takes a short throw-in bringing Nicky Armstrong into play. Nicky Armstrong sees Niccolo Hendrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Matt Moss controls it well on his chest. Matt Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.17
Nicolas Scholz brings the ball forward. Nicolas Scholz shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicolas Scholz!
24.12
Jonathan Bellamy flicks a high pass forward to Matt Moss who brings the ball under control. Matt Moss shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
28.39
Gavin Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Marsden. Martin Marsden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin James.
30.29
Sylvain Fowler flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo Hendrie who takes it down. Niccolo Hendrie chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge runs straight at the defence! Martin Bridge muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by George Simonsen!
32.39
Gavin Shilton clumsily knocks into Jacob Burbage. Gavin Shilton is shown the yellow card! Jacob Burbage runs off the knock.
40.56
Eugenio Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Gavin Shilton. Gavin Shilton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Mendonca but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Nicky Armstrong flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Bellamy who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Bellamy sees Graeme Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Hamilton who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Burnley appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers have changed their lineup with Noel Harley replacing Matt Moss. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Burnley kick off!
49.02
Nicolas Scholz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke rushes past Robert Rankin! Daniele Clarke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Antonio Quaresma has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.51
Nicky Armstrong threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Hendrie. Niccolo Hendrie flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Beckham who takes it down. Graeme Beckham plays a one-two with Noel Harley and advances towards the goal... Graeme Beckham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
59.00
Nicolas Scholz kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill deftly passes the ball to Martin Marsden, releasing him through on goal. Martin Marsden shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.37
Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Benoit Pires replacing Sylvain Fowler .
66.38
Nicky Armstrong flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Burbage easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Burbage hits a low pass to Noel Harley. Noel Harley finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
67.08
Martin Marsden barges into Benoit Pires. Martin Marsden is given a warning by the referee! Benoit Pires stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.37
Gavin Shilton knocks the ball forward to Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke plays a quick one-two with Martin Marsden and rushes in on goal... Daniele Clarke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.03
Niccolo Hendrie chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Ferrer.
75.03
Jonathan Bellamy comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Shilton. The referee brings Jonathan Bellamy to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Shilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.30
Nicolas Scholz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Mendonca. Neil Mendonca lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Marsden. Martin Marsden makes a looping header on goal. Antonio Quaresma didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
79.26
Gavin Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Mendonca. Neil Mendonca knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
83.10
Niccolo Hendrie catches Gavin Shilton on the ankles. The referee brings Niccolo Hendrie to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Shilton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
32.1%
44.4%
23.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Scholz of Burnley

Match Ratings
1.Isaiah Hamilton (GK)
7
2.Marcel Linke (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Ferrer (DEF)
6
4.George Simonsen (DEF)
6
5.Glynn Hurst (DEF)
6
6.Nicolas Scholz (MID)goal scored
9
7.Gavin Shilton (MID)yellow card
6
8.Martin Marsden (ATT)
6
9.Daniele Clarke (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Dominic McNeill (ATT)
6
11.Neil Mendonca (ATT)
6
 
12.Seyni Odet (MID)
0
13.Anthony Carter (MID)
0
14.Syd Royce (MID)
0

1.Antonio Quaresma (GK)
6
2.Robert Rankin (DEF)
6
3.Gavin James (DEF)
6
4.Sylvain Fowler (DEF)
6
5.Nicky Armstrong (DEF)
6
6.Jonathan Bellamy (MID)
7
7.Niccolo Hendrie (MID)
7
8.Jacob Burbage (MID)
7
9.Matt Moss (ATT)
6
10.Graeme Beckham (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Martin Bridge (ATT)
6
 
12.Benoit Pires (GK)
6
13.Mervin Mike (GK)
0
14.Noel Harley (DEF)
6