Match Report


BurnleyBurnley     ReadingReading
Computer Player Computer Player Zac Clay Zac Clay
Isaiah HamiltonI. Hamilton56
G
1
G
70Peter MendoncaP. Mendonca
Marcel LinkeM. Linke62
D
captain2
D
60Christian CourtoisC. Courtois
Eugenio FerrerE. Ferrer60
D
3
D
62Hauke GötzH. Götz
George SimonsenG. Simonsen53
D
4
D
66Omer LisbieO. Lisbie
Glynn HurstG. Hurst52
D
5captain
D
72Titus MayT. May
Nicolas ScholzN. Scholz72
M
6
M
66Mario VecchiolaM. Vecchiola
Seyni OdetS. Odet58
M
7
M
55Copain De GierC. De Gier
Martin MarsdenM. Marsden66
A
8
M
67Nick LuzhnyN. Luzhny
Daniele ClarkeD. Clarke59
A
9
A
70Peter WoodgateP. Woodgate
Dominic McNeillD. McNeill51
A
10
A
71Kieron WindassK. Windass
Neil MendoncaN. Mendonca49
A
11
A
70Steve NaylorS. Naylor
 
Anthony CarterA. Carter52
M
12
G
59Luca ZolaL. Zola
Syd RoyceS. Royce51
M
13
A
65Franceco SgròF. Sgrò
Glenn BisselingG. Bisseling50
D
14
M
69Steve GascoigneS. Gascoigne

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Reading. A crowd of 9,936 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Burnley are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Salako.


0.00
Reading kick off the first half!
2.11
Mario Vecchiola makes a simple pass to Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate edges inside the box! Peter Woodgate cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Isaiah Hamilton with no chance!! Goal for Reading!
8.16
Glynn Hurst breaks forward. Glynn Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Marsden. Martin Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hauke Götz.
12.21
Showing composure, Mario Vecchiola laces a weighted ball forward to Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Hamilton who gathers it comfortably.
15.25
Nicolas Scholz hacks Mario Vecchiola from behind! Nicolas Scholz is shown the red card!! Mario Vecchiola stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.07
Copain De Gier flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Windass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kieron Windass shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.43
Hauke Götz catches Martin Marsden on the ankles. The referee calls over Hauke Götz and warns him to calm down! Martin Marsden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.05
Marcel Linke decides to run forward with the ball. Marcel Linke kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Peter Mendonca.
39.17
Hauke Götz knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Vecchiola. Mario Vecchiola sees Peter Woodgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Woodgate shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Isaiah Hamilton!
45.00
Christian Courtois pushes up the pitch. Christian Courtois deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate threads the ball through to Kieron Windass but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Burnley appear unchanged since the first half. Reading have changed their lineup with Franceco Sgrò replacing Kieron Windass. The Burnley players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Burnley kick off and get the second half underway!
53.29
Copain De Gier takes a quick throw-in. Nick Luzhny changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nick Luzhny knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Sgrò. Franceco Sgrò powers a header at goal. Franceco Sgrò scores for Reading!!
57.34
Copain De Gier flicks a high ball forward to Peter Woodgate who takes it down. Peter Woodgate plays a sublime one-two with Franceco Sgrò and races in on goal... Peter Woodgate rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
61.40
Omer Lisbie advances with the ball. Omer Lisbie flicks a high pass forward to Peter Woodgate who brings the ball under control. Peter Woodgate shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
66.21
Omer Lisbie threads the ball through to Mario Vecchiola. Mario Vecchiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Woodgate. Peter Woodgate knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Ferrer.
69.17
Mario Vecchiola threads a neat ball through to Steve Naylor. Steve Naylor tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
73.02
Titus May sees space and advances. Titus May knocks the ball to his team mate, Franceco Sgrò. Franceco Sgrò knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Hamilton who gathers it comfortably.
75.04
Glynn Hurst clumsily knocks into Steve Naylor. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Naylor carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.08
Mario Vecchiola threads a neat ball through to Franceco Sgrò. Franceco Sgrò shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
78.39
Seyni Odet clumsily knocks into Copain De Gier. The referee brings Seyni Odet to one side and gives him a warning! Copain De Gier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.48
Hauke Götz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Luzhny. Nick Luzhny makes a probing pass to Franceco Sgrò. Franceco Sgrò edges inside the box! Franceco Sgrò looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.38
Hauke Götz hits a low pass to Nick Luzhny. Showing composure, Nick Luzhny laces a through ball forward to Steve Naylor. Steve Naylor shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.32
Seyni Odet takes it forward alone. Seyni Odet hits a low pass to Martin Marsden. Martin Marsden tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Burnley!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Burnley

Reading
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
28%
72%
Play Area
35.4%
42.7%
22%

Scorers
Martin Marsden 84
Peter Woodgate 2
Franceco Sgrò 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Peter Woodgate of Reading

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

1.Peter Mendonca (GK)
6
2.Christian Courtois (DEF)
6
3.Hauke Götz (DEF)
6
4.Omer Lisbie (DEF)
6
5.Titus May (DEF)
6
6.Mario Vecchiola (MID)
7
7.Copain De Gier (MID)
6
8.Nick Luzhny (MID)
7
9.Peter Woodgate (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kieron Windass (ATT)
6
11.Steve Naylor (ATT)
6
 
12.Luca Zola (GK)
0
13.Franceco Sgrò (ATT)goal scored
7
14.Steve Gascoigne (MID)
0