Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 8,166 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Burnley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Midgley.


0.00
Burnley kick off and get the first half underway!
2.34
Stuart Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.25
Stephane Sitruk threads a neat ball through to Alistair Eustace. Alistair Eustace shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.29
Stuart Gemmill receives the ball from a throw-in from Stephane Sitruk. Stuart Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Alistair Eustace. Alistair Eustace shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
14.04
Clive Armstrong clumsily knocks into Frank Henry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frank Henry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.51
Wayne Butt passes the ball forward to Adam Le Saux. Adam Le Saux makes a simple pass to Alexander Rowett. Alexander Rowett shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.04
Wayne Butt threads a neat ball through to Adam Le Saux. Adam Le Saux flicks a high pass forward to Norman Duberry who brings the ball under control. Norman Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Rowett but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.34
Adam Le Saux makes a probing pass to Alexander Rowett. Alexander Rowett lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Sebastian Roman.
32.49
Stephane Sitruk comes in with a late challenge on Wayne Butt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wayne Butt stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.52
Phil Dryden laces a weighted ball forward to Adam Le Saux. Adam Le Saux makes a probing pass to Norman Duberry but he's offside!
34.47
Stephane Sitruk makes a simple pass to Frank Henry. Frank Henry shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dean Rodgers with no chance!! Goal for Leicester City!
39.12
Stuart Gemmill hits a low pass to Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
40.21
Rodrigo Pinheiro hacks Simon Marsden from behind! Rodrigo Pinheiro is shown the yellow card! Simon Marsden carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Leicester City kick off and get the second half underway!
49.58
Clive Armstrong kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden rushes past Rodrigo Pinheiro! Simon Marsden strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.29
With a delightful solo run, Youl Alidor Lachuer stretches the opposition's defence. Youl Alidor Lachuer makes a simple pass, allowing Norman Duberry to run into the box. Norman Duberry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.15
Stuart Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Alistair Eustace. Alistair Eustace shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.09
Adam Le Saux knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Duberry. Norman Duberry shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
60.30
Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Carlton Plowright replacing Wayne Butt, Ruel Hibbs replacing Alexander Rowett and Tim Platt replacing Norman Duberry .
63.37
Rodrigo Pinheiro hoofs the ball up the pitch. Frank Henry shoots from long range. Dean Rodgers effortlessly gets down and covers it.
65.10
Stuart Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
66.40
Stephane Sitruk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd makes a pass forward but Alistair Eustace is yards offside!
72.21
Youl Alidor Lachuer threads a neat ball through to Phil Dryden. Phil Dryden plays the ball forward to Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden makes a probing pass to Duarte Ramos but he's offside!
73.39
Gary Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Sinclair. Teddy Sinclair threads the ball through to Frank Henry. Frank Henry plays a one-two with Bart Alberda and rushes in on goal... Frank Henry cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.57
Rodrigo Pinheiro darts forward. Rodrigo Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Eustace. Alistair Eustace tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.03
Stuart Gemmill runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.16
Stephane Sitruk plays the ball forward to Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd shoots from outside the area but Dean Rodgers is on top of it.
85.59
Teddy Sinclair makes a simple pass to Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk knocks the ball forward to Bart Alberda. Bart Alberda finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.51
Stephane Sitruk flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill plays a quick one-two with Alistair Eustace and rushes in on goal... Stuart Gemmill tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Simon Riggott.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
34.2%
46.1%
19.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frank Henry of Leicester City

Match Ratings
1.Dean Rodgers (GK)
7
2.Youl Alidor Lachuer (DEF)
7
3.Clive Armstrong (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Wayne Butt (DEF)
6
5.Simon Riggott (DEF)
6
6.Adam Le Saux (MID)
7
7.Phil Dryden (MID)
6
8.Alexander Rowett (MID)goal scored
7
9.Simon Marsden (ATT)
6
10.Norman Duberry (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Duarte Ramos (ATT)
6
 
12.Carlton Plowright (ATT)
6
13.Ruel Hibbs (GK)
6
14.Tim Platt (MID)
6

1.Sebastian Roman (GK)
6
2.Scott Moffat (DEF)
6
3.Gary Rae (DEF)
6
4.Rodrigo Pinheiro (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Teddy Sinclair (DEF)
6
6.Stuart Gemmill (MID)
7
7.Stephane Sitruk (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
8.Bart Alberda (ATT)
6
9.Frank Henry (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Marc Dodd (ATT)
6
11.Alistair Eustace (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Brady (MID)
0
13.Marvin Oliver (MID)
0
14.Kai Helmer (GK)
0