Match Report


BurnleyBurnley     Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday
Nick DayNick Day Dave Wright Dave Wright
Greg GrondinG. Grondin66
G
1
G
73Leevi GaddL. Gadd
Dominic CollinsD. Collins76
D
2
D
74Kai HelmerK. Helmer
Paolo DundjerskiP. Dundjerski80
D
3
D
78Andre MonteiroA. Monteiro
Denys DemyanchukD. Demyanchuk74
D
4
D
73Jaakko SalminenJ. Salminen
Gavin TaylorG. Taylor71
M
5
D
78Goran BrncicG. Brncic
Massimiliano LundekvamM. Lundekvam83
M
6
M
73Rodrigo PintoR. Pinto
Daniel LópezD. López81
M
7captain
M
76Sergio AlmeidaS. Almeida
Nordin StruparN. Strupar87
M
8
M
86Lucas Gabriel TaffarelL. Taffarel
Tony MionnetT. Mionnet85
A
captain9
A
73Petros SarakisP. Sarakis
Noah HerzogN. Herzog82
A
10
A
83Saul BarronS. Barron
Rafael NunesR. Nunes86
A
11
A
74Klas OsmanowskiK. Osmanowski
 
Quim CastroQ. Castro65
D
12
D
74Manny AdamsM. Adams
Augusto ChalierA. Chalier74
M
13
M
73Terry AthertonT. Atherton
Nick DraperN. Draper61
D
14
A
74Artur CarvalhoA. Carvalho

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 19,359 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
2.39
Sergio Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Saul Barron. Saul Barron lofts in a cross ball towards Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
4.13
Rodrigo Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski knocks in a cross ball towards Saul Barron. Saul Barron powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
8.50
Dominic Collins passes the ball forward to Massimiliano Lundekvam. Massimiliano Lundekvam flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Nunes controls it well on his chest. Rafael Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Herzog. With a superhuman jump, Noah Herzog connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
9.55
Paolo Dundjerski chips the ball to his team mate, Nordin Strupar. Nordin Strupar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Leevi Gadd gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
12.17
Massimiliano Lundekvam flicks a high ball forward to Tony Mionnet who takes it down. Tony Mionnet knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
15.54
Lucas Gabriel Taffarel hits a low pass to Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis whips in a cross ball towards Saul Barron. Saul Barron powers a header at goal. Greg Grondin manages to gather it.
16.51
Jaakko Salminen threads the ball through to Lucas Gabriel Taffarel. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel makes a probing pass to Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski knocks in a cross ball towards Saul Barron. Saul Barron makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Greg Grondin had no chance!! Goal for Sheffield Wednesday!
20.46
Goran Brncic knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto flicks a high pass forward to Petros Sarakis who brings the ball under control. Petros Sarakis lofts in a cross ball towards Saul Barron. Saul Barron connects with a diving header. Greg Grondin effortlessly punches it away to safety.
21.26
Gavin Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kai Helmer.
27.27
Jaakko Salminen chips the ball to his team mate, Lucas Gabriel Taffarel. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel surges forward with the ball. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel whips in a cross ball towards Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski beats his man to it with a header. Greg Grondin gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
28.01
Andre Monteiro hits a low pass to Sergio Almeida. Sergio Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Klas Osmanowski controls it well on his chest. Klas Osmanowski finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.32
Gavin Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Tony Mionnet collects the pass. Tony Mionnet plays a scrappy one-two with Noah Herzog and advances towards the goal... Tony Mionnet side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
34.12
Goran Brncic picks a pass forward to Sergio Almeida. Sergio Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Klas Osmanowski controls it well on his chest. Klas Osmanowski lofts in a cross ball towards Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
36.12
Daniel López surges forward with the ball. Daniel López knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.43
Sheffield Wednesday are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
44.16
Rodrigo Pinto surges forward with the ball. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from outside the area. Greg Grondin gets down and covers it.
45.00
Rafael Nunes clumsily knocks into Jaakko Salminen. The referee brings Rafael Nunes to one side and gives him a warning! Jaakko Salminen stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield Wednesday players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Burnley kick off!
47.15
Kai Helmer barges into Noah Herzog. The referee calls over Kai Helmer and shows him a yellow card! Noah Herzog stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.20
Paolo Dundjerski chips the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Lundekvam. Massimiliano Lundekvam threads a neat ball through to Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
51.07
Rodrigo Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Saul Barron. Saul Barron cuts inside the box! Saul Barron takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
53.21
Andre Monteiro makes a simple pass to Lucas Gabriel Taffarel. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
54.26
Dominic Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Taylor. Gavin Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Noah Herzog. Kai Helmer clumsily knocks into Noah Herzog. Noah Herzog appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
57.32
Rodrigo Pinto threads a neat ball through to Saul Barron. Saul Barron knocks in a cross ball towards Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski connects with a diving header. Klas Osmanowski scores for Sheffield Wednesday!!
60.48
Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Artur Carvalho replacing Rodrigo Pinto and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.19
Gavin Taylor changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Nunes. Goran Brncic comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes shouts at the referee! Penalty given for Burnley!!
63.19
The referee points to the spot..
64.33
Noah Herzog takes a short run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.01
Jaakko Salminen flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Almeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel controls it well on his chest. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.40
Kai Helmer passes the ball forward to Sergio Almeida. Sergio Almeida sees space and advances. Sergio Almeida shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Greg Grondin effortlessly smothers it!
75.33
Paolo Dundjerski hits a low pass to Massimiliano Lundekvam. Massimiliano Lundekvam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Nunes!
77.33
Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Quim Castro replacing Massimiliano Lundekvam, Augusto Chalier replacing Gavin Taylor and Nick Draper replacing Noah Herzog and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation. Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Manny Adams replacing Jaakko Salminen .
78.33
Sergio Almeida brings the ball forward. Sergio Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball comes off Quim Castro and the loose ball is cleared up field.
79.10
Sergio Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucas Gabriel Taffarel. Lucas Gabriel Taffarel lofts in a cross ball towards Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Greg Grondin manages to keep it out.
84.45
Daniel López hits a low pass to Nick Draper. Nick Draper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Nunes. Rafael Nunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
89.06
Artur Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Rafael Nunes catches Andre Monteiro on the ankles. The referee calls over Rafael Nunes and shows him a yellow card! Andre Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Burnley

Sheffield Wednesday
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
8
11
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
29.5%
40.9%
29.5%

Scorers
Noah Herzog 12, 64 (p)
Tony Mionnet 30
Rafael Nunes 36, 75
Saul Barron 17
Klas Osmanowski 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tony Mionnet of Burnley

Match Ratings
1.Greg Grondin (GK)
8
2.Dominic Collins (DEF)
6
3.Paolo Dundjerski (DEF)
6
4.Denys Demyanchuk (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Taylor (MID)
6
6.Massimiliano Lundekvam (MID)
6
7.Daniel López (MID)
7
8.Nordin Strupar (MID)
6
9.Tony Mionnet (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Noah Herzog (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
7
11.Rafael Nunes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Quim Castro (DEF)
6
13.Augusto Chalier (MID)
6
14.Nick Draper (DEF)
6

1.Leevi Gadd (GK)
6
2.Kai Helmer (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Andre Monteiro (DEF)
6
4.Jaakko Salminen (DEF)
6
5.Goran Brncic (DEF)
6
6.Rodrigo Pinto (MID)
6
7.Sergio Almeida (MID)
7
8.Lucas Gabriel Taffarel (MID)
7
9.Petros Sarakis (ATT)
6
10.Saul Barron (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Klas Osmanowski (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Manny Adams (DEF)
6
13.Terry Atherton (MID)
0
14.Artur Carvalho (ATT)
6