Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 7,460 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Burnley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Burnley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.
0.00
Burnley get the match underway!
2.30
Wayne Butt flicks a high pass forward to Phil Dryden who brings the ball under control. Phil Dryden sees Duarte Ramos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duarte Ramos knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Simon Marsden is offside!
6.26
Phil Dryden flicks a high ball forward to Simon Marsden who takes it down. Simon Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Ramos. Duarte Ramos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
14.41
Eugenio Guerrero sees Wes Dyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Dyer shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
21.35
Clive Armstrong chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ball. Eddie Ball threads the ball through to Adam Le Saux. Adam Le Saux shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
24.08
Nicky Lua-Lua threads the ball through to Jermaine Cort. Jermaine Cort flicks a high pass forward to Wes Dyer who brings the ball under control. Wes Dyer knocks the ball forward into space. Eugenio Guerrero bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
26.49
Eugenio Guerrero laces a weighted ball forward to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer plays a one-two with Eugenio Guerrero and rushes in on goal... Wes Dyer takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
33.48
Clive Armstrong makes a simple pass to Wayne Butt. Wayne Butt threads a neat ball through to Norman Duberry. Norman Duberry plays a one-two with Phil Dryden and advances towards the goal... Kevin Keane clumsily knocks into Norman Duberry. Norman Duberry appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
36.54
Les Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Dean Rodgers!
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. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Charlton Athletic start the second half!
48.00
Alexei Nafti catches Eddie Ball on the ankles. Alexei Nafti is warned by the referee! Eddie Ball carries on, but is struggling a bit.
48.00
Free kick to Burnley just outside the area...
51.39
Eddie Ball takes a short run up and drives a low ball under the jumping wall. The ball takes a low bounce and edges inside the post - goal!!
59.55
Kevin Keane flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Guerrero who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Cort. Jermaine Cort knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.56
Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Carlton Plowright replacing Wayne Butt, Ruel Hibbs replacing Phil Dryden and Alexander Rowett replacing Norman Duberry .Charlton Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Tim Minto replacing Alexei Nafti, Patrick Bloomer replacing Roberto Castro and Terry Hughes replacing Wes Dyer .
61.65
Nicky Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Cort. With vision, Jermaine Cort plays the ball forward to Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes makes a probing pass between the defence to Patrick Bloomer. Some world-class footwork from Patrick Bloomer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Patrick Bloomer scores for Charlton Athletic!!
65.53
Eddie Ball knocks the ball forward to Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
66.36
Ruel Hibbs threads the ball through to Alexander Rowett. Alexander Rowett shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.31
Eddie Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden tries a spectacular long range effort. Norman Beckham gets down and covers it.
69.28
Youl Alidor Lachuer sees space and advances. Youl Alidor Lachuer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Hibbs. Ruel Hibbs lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Ramos. Duarte Ramos makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
75.55
Les Cadamarteri chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Cort. Jermaine Cort knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Galli. Stan Galli shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.38
With some swift thinking, Ruel Hibbs plays the ball forward to Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Ball. Eddie Ball flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
83.41
Stan Galli makes a beautiful solo run. Stan Galli shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.11
Nicky Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Patrick Bloomer. Patrick Bloomer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.51
Les Cadamarteri sees Eugenio Guerrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Guerrero makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jermaine Cort. Jermaine Cort side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Dean Rodgers is on top of it.
89.08
Les Cadamarteri runs straight at the opposition's defence. Les Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Cort but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Jermaine Cort barges into Clive Armstrong. The referee warns Jermaine Cort to calm down! Clive Armstrong carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
31%
45.1%
23.9%
Scorers
| Eddie Ball 49, 79 | Patrick Bloomer 62 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Ball of Burnley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dean Rodgers (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Youl Alidor Lachuer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Clive Armstrong (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wayne Butt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Ball (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 7. | Adam Le Saux (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Phil Dryden (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Marsden (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Norman Duberry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duarte Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carlton Plowright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ruel Hibbs (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alexander Rowett (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Norman Beckham (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kevin Keane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Niccolo Shaw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicky Lua-Lua (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alexei Nafti (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Stan Galli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Guerrero (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Roberto Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Les Cadamarteri (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Wes Dyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jermaine Cort (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tim Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Patrick Bloomer (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 14. | Terry Hughes (ATT) | 7 | |








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