Match Report


BurnleyBurnley     Coventry CityCoventry City
Computer Player Computer Player Si Williams Si Williams
Dean RodgersD. Rodgers57
G
1
G
65Stan ScholesS. Scholes
Youl Alidor LachuerY. Lachuer70
D
2
D
50Ashley LawrenceA. Lawrence
Clive ArmstrongC. Armstrong64
D
captain3
D
53Carl WatsonC. Watson
Wayne ButtW. Butt57
D
4
D
53Niccolo HurstN. Hurst
Simon RiggottS. Riggott50
D
5
D
54Alfredo RimondiniA. Rimondini
Eddie BallE. Ball69
M
6captain
M
52Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Adam Le SauxA. Le Saux58
M
7
M
50James HaynesJ. Haynes
Phil DrydenP. Dryden55
M
8
A
53Simon IzzetS. Izzet
Simon MarsdenS. Marsden67
A
9
A
53Fredrik McManamanF. McManaman
Norman DuberryN. Duberry61
A
10
A
50Ernesto MonteroE. Montero
Duarte RamosD. Ramos57
A
11
A
50Ledley JacobsL. Jacobs
 
Carlton PlowrightC. Plowright54
A
12
D
51Mario Van VlietM. Van Vliet
Ruel HibbsR. Hibbs53
G
13
M
51Jo‘l TamazoutJ. Tamazout
Alexander RowettA. Rowett53
M
14
A
49Seb LetiziS. Letizi

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 7,338 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Burnley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.


0.00
The first half starts with Burnley kicking off!
2.44
With a delightful solo run, Wayne Butt stretches the opposition's defence. Wayne Butt flicks a high pass forward. Norman Duberry controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Norman Duberry shoots from just inside the box. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Burnley are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
3.15
Alfredo Rimondini flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Hendry who takes it down. Stephen Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik McManaman. Fredrik McManaman gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
8.48
Adam Le Saux hacks James Haynes from behind! Adam Le Saux is warned by the referee! James Haynes runs off the knock.
12.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Clive Armstrong plays the ball forward to Phil Dryden. Phil Dryden flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Ball who brings the ball under control. Eddie Ball runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Eddie Ball provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Stan Scholes!
15.52
James Haynes flicks a high ball forward to Simon Izzet who takes it down. Simon Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik McManaman. Fredrik McManaman flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.57
Carl Watson makes a beautiful solo run. Carl Watson darts forward. Carl Watson shoots from distance but somehow Dean Rodgers manages to keep it out.
18.34
Wayne Butt hits a low pass to Norman Duberry. Norman Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Ball holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Ball whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Ramos. Duarte Ramos makes a deft header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.36
Alfredo Rimondini threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero whips in a cross ball towards Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dean Rodgers picks it out of the air!
21.25
James Haynes clumsily knocks into Eddie Ball. The referee calls over James Haynes and warns him to calm down! Eddie Ball carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.55
James Haynes flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Montero who takes it down. Ernesto Montero plays a scrappy one-two with Fredrik McManaman and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ernesto Montero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Dean Rodgers has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.24
Duarte Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Duberry. Norman Duberry tries a spectacular long range effort. Stan Scholes effortlessly gets down and covers it.
27.48
Stephen Hendry hits a low pass to James Haynes. James Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Izzet but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.57
Adam Le Saux passes the ball forward to Eddie Ball. Eddie Ball makes a pass forward but Duarte Ramos makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
38.12
Clive Armstrong flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Le Saux. Adam Le Saux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Burnley appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Coventry City start the second half!
60.17
Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Carlton Plowright replacing Wayne Butt, Ruel Hibbs replacing Phil Dryden and Alexander Rowett replacing Norman Duberry .
72.33
Alfredo Rimondini makes a simple pass to Carl Watson. Carl Watson sees James Haynes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Haynes shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlton Plowright plays the ball forward to Adam Le Saux. Adam Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duarte Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Ball. Eddie Ball directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eddie Ball!
81.46
Youl Alidor Lachuer flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ball. Eddie Ball flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Ramos who takes it down. Duarte Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Rowett. Alexander Rowett connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.03
Clive Armstrong makes a beautiful solo run. Clive Armstrong finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Carl Watson flicks a high pass forward. James Haynes controls it well on his chest. James Haynes flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Jacobs who brings the ball under control. Ledley Jacobs shoots from 20 yards. Dean Rodgers is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Burnley

Coventry City
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
31.1%
43.2%
25.7%

Scorers
Eddie Ball 73
Alexander Rowett 81
Ernesto Montero 23
Ledley Jacobs 90

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)
8
4.Wayne Butt (DEF)
7
5.Simon Riggott (DEF)
6
6.Eddie Ball (MID)goal scored
9
7.Adam Le Saux (MID)
6
8.Phil Dryden (MID)
6
9.Simon Marsden (ATT)
6
10.Norman Duberry (ATT)
6
11.Duarte Ramos (ATT)
8
 
12.Carlton Plowright (ATT)
6
13.Ruel Hibbs (GK)
6
14.Alexander Rowett (MID)goal scored
8

1.Stan Scholes (GK)
7
2.Ashley Lawrence (DEF)
6
3.Carl Watson (DEF)
8
4.Niccolo Hurst (DEF)
6
5.Alfredo Rimondini (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Hendry (MID)
7
7.James Haynes (MID)
7
8.Simon Izzet (ATT)
6
9.Fredrik McManaman (ATT)
6
10.Ernesto Montero (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ledley Jacobs (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Mario Van Vliet (DEF)
0
13.Jo‘l Tamazout (MID)
0
14.Seb Letizi (ATT)
0