Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Dog & Duck ground where AFC Rushden & Diamonds play host to Burnley. A crowd of 4,644 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Burnley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Burnley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AFC Rushden & Diamonds get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Norman Froggatt kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Ince. Chris Ince shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
3.03
Sol Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Le Tissier. Paolo Le Tissier decides to run forward with the ball. Paolo Le Tissier shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.11
0-0Julian Crooks knocks the ball forward to Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Summerbee. Seth Summerbee connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gudjón Júlíusson easily smothers it.
8.21
0-0Adam Thomson hacks Syd Mortensen from behind! Adam Thomson is warned by the referee! Syd Mortensen runs off the knock.
9.20
Paolo Le Tissier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Ince. Chris Ince goes all the way! Chris Ince takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
10.05
Julian Crooks sees a break and surges forward. Julian Crooks shoots from outside the area but Gudjón Júlíusson is on top of it.
12.04
Paolo Le Tissier makes a simple pass to Chris Ince. Chris Ince goes all the way! Chris Ince makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Kelvin Gray easily smothers it!
15.35
Frederico Faria takes it forward alone. Frederico Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince goes all the way! Chris Ince tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.33
Simon Brooking brings the ball forward. Simon Brooking knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate flicks the ball with his head. Gudjón Júlíusson easily picks it out of the air!
20.05
Peter Benjamin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Windass. What a great partnership. Matt Windass flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Thomson. Adam Thomson shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.42
Julian Crooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate whips in a cross ball towards Seth Summerbee. Seth Summerbee connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Gudjón Júlíusson manages to keep it out.
24.11
0-0Spencer Richards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Windass. Matt Windass makes a simple pass to Adam Thomson. Adam Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.12
Alfred Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Brooking. Simon Brooking kicks a strong pass forward to Seth Summerbee. Seth Summerbee lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.41
Simon Brooking decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Adam Thomson. Adam Thomson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.06
0-1Matt Windass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Thomson. Adam Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Gudjón Júlíusson had no chance!! Goal for Burnley!
39.36
0-1Burnley are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate AFC Rushden & Diamonds's defence.
42.30
Matt Windass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Spencer Richards knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Windass. Matt Windass sees space and advances. Matt Windass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Burnley kick off the second half!
49.49
Syd Mortensen passes the ball forward to Paolo Le Tissier. Paolo Le Tissier passes the ball forward to Alistair Terry. Alistair Terry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
51.30
Julian Crooks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.27
Burnley are easily keeping AFC Rushden & Diamonds at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
61.08
Julian Crooks brings the ball forward. Julian Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
65.17
Matt Windass catches Syd Mortensen on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt Windass and warns him to calm down! Syd Mortensen stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.33
Simon Brooking makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
71.43
Matt Windass chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Thomson. Adam Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.17
0-1Norman Froggatt makes a simple pass to Rio Southgate. Rio Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Terry but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.17
Spencer Richards makes a beautiful solo run. Spencer Richards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate plays a perfect one-two with Seth Summerbee and rushes in on goal... Kemal Woodgate rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.18
Julian Crooks chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Woodgate. Kemal Woodgate knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Thomson. Adam Thomson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
81.47
Julian Crooks sees a break and surges forward. Julian Crooks shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.02
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Burnley's defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.4%
64.6%
Play Area
35.4%
46.3%
18.3%
Scorers