Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play host to Burnley. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Burnley start the match!
2.50
0-0Jamie Collymore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Summerbee. Seth Summerbee shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.34
0-0Jamie Collymore knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Summerbee. Seth Summerbee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.08
0-0Simon Brooking makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Summerbee. Seth Summerbee plays a perfect one-two with Kemal Woodgate and rushes in on goal... Seth Summerbee cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Cristiano Andrade manages to gather it comfortably.
12.16
Stanley Shields threads the ball through to Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
14.42
Simon Brooking brings the ball forward. Simon Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Seth Summerbee. Seth Summerbee directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
15.54
Jamie Collymore surges forward with the ball. Jamie Collymore shoots from 20 yards but Cristiano Andrade is on top of it.
21.04
Steven Ward passes the ball forward to Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy goes all the way! Richard Bellamy makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Kelvin Gray.
22.21
0-0Simon Brooking comes in with a late challenge on Steven Ward. Simon Brooking is warned by the referee! Steven Ward stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.09
Stanley Shields kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.34
Stanley Shields makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.07
Simon Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Summerbee. Seth Summerbee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Titus Simonsen.
36.21
Simon Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Summerbee. Seth Summerbee is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.41
0-0Alfred Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Jamie Collymore. Jamie Collymore knocks the ball forward to Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate passes the ball forward but Thierry Carragher is offside!
45.00
Simon Brooking takes it forward alone. Simon Brooking lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Grimsby Town start the second half!
47.38
Titus Simonsen knocks the ball forward to Steven Ward. Steven Ward deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.47
Stanley Shields deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Lee. Carlton Lee knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Benjamin.
59.05
0-0Burnley are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
61.18
Matt Windass clumsily knocks into Steven Ward. Matt Windass is warned by the referee! Steven Ward runs off the knock.
69.39
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.51
Alberto Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Perry. Martin Perry decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Perry shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
79.10
Jamie Collymore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Carragher. Thierry Carragher whips in a cross ball towards Seth Summerbee. Seth Summerbee directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.49
Ivan Garcia chips the ball to his team mate, Jamie Collymore. Jamie Collymore knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Summerbee. Seth Summerbee shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Cristiano Andrade easily smothers it!
87.08
Titus Simonsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Shields. Stanley Shields flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy finds some space and shoots from distance. Kelvin Gray easily smothers it.
89.51
1-0Stanley Shields controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Bellamy. Richard Bellamy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
29.5%
46.3%
24.2%
Scorers