Match Report
| Burnley | Burnley |  |  | Everton | Everton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Aziz Ajas | A. Ajas |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Marc Hulme | M. Hulme | |||||||||
| Peter Insley | P. Insley | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Ben Clapham | B. Clapham | |||||||||
| Eric Zick | E. Zick |  | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Mervin Burbage | M. Burbage | |||||||||
| Michael Patterson | M. Patterson | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Alexander Vassell | A. Vassell | |||||||||
| Matt Morris | M. Morris | | 49 | D | | 5 | | M | 72 |  | Atam Van Der Gouw | A. Van Der Gouw | |||||||||
| David Edworthy | D. Edworthy | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Michael Wright | M. Wright | |||||||||
| Mick Kanu | M. Kanu | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Michael Potts | M. Potts | |||||||||
| Carl Carrick | C. Carrick | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Malcolm Keane | M. Keane | |||||||||
| Robert Philips | R. Philips | | 54 | M | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Martin Formon | M. Formon | |||||||||
| Marcos Helguera | M. Helguera |  | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Carl Newton | C. Newton | |||||||||
| Richard Henry | R. Henry | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 |  | Stuart Gough | S. Gough | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Everton. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Burnley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Burnley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Burnley kick off and get the first half underway!
2.35
0-0Alexander Vassell threads the ball through to Malcolm Keane. Malcolm Keane kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Newton. Carl Newton knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.03
0-0Mervin Burbage makes a beautiful solo run. Mervin Burbage flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Formon. Martin Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.12
Malcolm Keane makes a simple pass to Carl Newton. Carl Newton finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.06
Michael Potts knocks the ball forward to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Zick.
15.36
Michael Patterson advances with the ball. Michael Patterson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Hulme who gathers it comfortably.
21.53
Mick Kanu knocks the ball forward to Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.03
0-0Mervin Burbage comes in with a late challenge on Mick Kanu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mick Kanu stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.41
Malcolm Keane passes the ball forward to Martin Formon. Martin Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.35
Malcolm Keane sees a break and surges forward. Malcolm Keane knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.25
Mick Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Henry. Richard Henry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.52
Malcolm Keane kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Newton. Carl Newton lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Formon. Martin Formon powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.34
Michael Wright chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Newton. Carl Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Morris.
39.52
Peter Insley makes a simple pass to Mick Kanu. Mick Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Henry. Richard Henry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Vassell.
42.50
Alexander Vassell comes in with a late challenge on Richard Henry. Alexander Vassell is shown the yellow card! Richard Henry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Everton get the second half underway!
47.33
0-0Michael Patterson takes it forward alone. Michael Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Henry. Richard Henry finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
53.20
Mervin Burbage makes a simple pass to Michael Wright. Michael Wright makes a simple pass to Carl Newton. Carl Newton whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Aziz Ajas!
54.01
0-0Atam Van Der Gouw catches Robert Philips on the ankles. Atam Van Der Gouw is warned by the referee! Robert Philips grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.46
Eric Zick chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Carrick. Carl Carrick surges forward with the ball. Carl Carrick makes a probing pass to Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
65.52
Robert Philips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Hulme who gathers it comfortably.
77.01
Ben Clapham surges forward with the ball. Ben Clapham flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Formon. Martin Formon plays a perfect one-two with Stuart Gough and rushes in on goal... Martin Formon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.13
Michael Wright brings the ball forward. Michael Wright whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.52
Eric Zick makes a simple pass to Carl Carrick. Carl Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Vassell.
90.00
1-0David Edworthy makes a beautiful solo run. David Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcos Helguera!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
28.4%
45.7%
25.9%
Scorers