Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Leeds United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Burnley and Leeds United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Lineker.


0.00
Leeds United get the match underway!
2.31
Sebastian Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward. Graham Middleton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Middleton flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Mark Pagliuca but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
3.04
Dominic Law sees space and advances. Dominic Law shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.12
With great vision, Jason Moore plays the ball forward to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman puts a great ball through. Noah Herzog runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.22
Samuel Ipoua threads a neat ball through to Dominic Law. Dominic Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Moya. Rafael Moya edges inside the box! Rafael Moya rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Moya!
21.09
Nicholas Keegan plays the ball forward to Rafael Moya. Rafael Moya finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
24.11
Richard Meite makes a probing pass to Christian Barollo. With some swift thinking, Christian Barollo plays the ball forward to Mark Pagliuca. Mark Pagliuca whips in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Claus Fredgaard picks it out of the air!
34.23
Francisco Smith hacks Jason Moore from behind! Francisco Smith is shown the yellow card! Jason Moore carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.36
Dominic Law advances with the ball. Dominic Law lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Frederico Roman scores for Burnley!!
44.04
Richard Meite flicks a high pass forward. Graham Middleton collects the pass. Graham Middleton knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Samuel Ipoua takes it forward alone. Samuel Ipoua runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samuel Ipoua shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Amine Haouche smothers it!
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. Leeds United have changed their lineup with Michel Koutouan replacing Graham Middleton.

45.00
The whistle blows and Burnley kick off!
47.05
Mark Johnson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Natale Cannarsa. Natale Cannarsa chips the ball to his team mate, Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro shoots from outside the area. Claus Fredgaard gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
48.13
Christian Barollo hacks Dominic Law from behind! Christian Barollo is shown the yellow card! Dominic Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.10
Christian Barollo hits a low pass to Mark Pagliuca. Mark Pagliuca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claus Fredgaard who gathers it comfortably.
53.09
Dominic Law threads a neat ball through to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
54.13
Samuel Ipoua hits it upfield. Frederico Roman tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.46
Jason Moore makes a probing pass to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.57
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Edward Stewart replacing Richard Meite and Bill Bower replacing Quim Monteiro .
65.52
Jason Moore hacks Christian Barollo from behind! Jason Moore is given a warning by the referee! Christian Barollo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.55
Dominic Collins hits a low pass to Dominic Law. Dominic Law makes a probing pass to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman flicks a high pass forward. Noah Herzog controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Noah Herzog rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Amine Haouche smothers it!
73.04
With some swift thinking, Francisco Smith plays the ball forward to Bill Bower. Bill Bower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.07
Burnley have made a substitution with Marc Ince replacing Dominic Collins .
83.21
Samuel Ipoua passes the ball forward to Jason Moore. Jason Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.57
Michel Koutouan flicks a high ball forward to Youri Karpin who takes it down. Youri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Pagliuca. Mark Pagliuca is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Claus Fredgaard!
85.59
Dominic Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.17
Dominic Law knocks the ball forward to Frederico Roman. Frederico Roman shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
23.1%
43.1%
33.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Law of Burnley

Match Ratings
1.Claus Fredgaard (GK)
7
2.Andrei Belodedici (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Collins (DEF)
6
4.Samuel Ipoua (DEF)
8
5.Emmanuel Akinbiyi (MID)
6
6.Dominic Law (MID)
9
7.Jason Moore (MID)
6
8.Nicholas Keegan (MID)
6
9.Frederico Roman (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Noah Herzog (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Moya (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Marc Ince (MID)
6
13.Nordin Strupar (MID)
0
14.Roberto Ramos (MID)
0

1.Amine Haouche (GK)
7
2.Sebastian Rodriquez (DEF)
6
3.Richard Meite (DEF)
6
4.Mark Johnson (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Smith (MID)yellow card
5
6.Christian Barollo (MID)yellow card
5
7.Graham Middleton (MID)
6
8.Natale Cannarsa (MID)
6
9.Youri Karpin (ATT)
6
10.Quim Monteiro (ATT)
6
11.Mark Pagliuca (ATT)
6
 
12.Edward Stewart (DEF)
6
13.Michel Koutouan (MID)
6
14.Bill Bower (ATT)
6