Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Burnley. A crowd of 7,884 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.


0.00
Huddersfield Town kick off the first half!
2.29
Paulo Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry plays a one-two with Paulo Vieira and advances towards the goal... Gary Hendry tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
3.43
Juan Rodriquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Shearer. James Shearer shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
4.53
Edgar Fonseca runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Edgar Fonseca runs straight at the defence! Edgar Fonseca rockets a shot on goal. The ball cannons off Lomano Dryden, going wide.
6.10
Corner kick to Burnley. Kevin Monk plays it out to the edge of the box. Lomano Dryden reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
8.37
Matthew Lloyd runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matthew Lloyd plays a one-two with Francisco Flores and advances towards the goal... Matthew Lloyd makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Jermaine Simonsen reads it well. Great save!
12.22
Pascal Rémy flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca passes the ball forward to Matthew Lloyd. Matthew Lloyd cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Matthew Lloyd provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
18.54
Ivar Vierklau flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Newton who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Rodriquez.
21.02
Matthew Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. James Shearer collects the pass. James Shearer puts a great ball through. Francisco Flores runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
22.56
Lomano Dryden surges forward with the ball. Lomano Dryden sees space and advances. Lomano Dryden knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
24.39
Francisco Flores deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Shearer. Without breaking stride, James Shearer plays the ball forward to Francisco Flores who has made a great run into the box. Francisco Flores muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.38
Nico Arndt threads a neat ball through to Bert Van Galen. Bert Van Galen knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Mason. Tim Mason tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
27.29
Nico Arndt makes a simple pass to Ivar Vierklau. Ivar Vierklau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
30.17
Matthew Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores makes a probing pass between the defence to James Shearer. James Shearer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.40
Bert Van Galen hacks Paulo Vieira from behind! Bert Van Galen is shown the yellow card! Paulo Vieira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.05
Ivar Vierklau catches Edgar Fonseca on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edgar Fonseca stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.35
Pascal Rémy makes a probing pass to Matthew Lloyd. Matthew Lloyd flicks a high pass forward to James Shearer who brings the ball under control. James Shearer shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Jermaine Simonsen manages to gather it.
44.54
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Edgar Fonseca flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Flores who brings the ball under control. Francisco Flores shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town have changed their lineup with David Rodgers replacing Nico Arndt. Burnley have changed their lineup with Ruben Veloso replacing Pascal Rémy.

45.00
Burnley kick off!
51.33
Tim Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Rodriquez.
55.09
With vision, Nwankwo Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Bert Van Galen. Bert Van Galen chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Newton. Jonathan Newton lofts in a cross ball towards Ivar Vierklau. Ivar Vierklau powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.07
Matthew Lloyd makes a beautiful solo run. Matthew Lloyd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jermaine Simonsen!
60.21
Huddersfield Town have made a substitution with Jan Schröder replacing Stephen Marr .Burnley have made a substitution with Jakob Fromm replacing Edgar Fonseca .
66.58
Bert Van Galen flicks a high ball forward to Ivar Vierklau who takes it down. Ivar Vierklau controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
71.46
Jakob Fromm knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry plays a quick one-two with Francisco Flores and rushes in on goal... Gary Hendry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gary Hendry!
77.24
Burnley have made a substitution with Paul Scholes replacing James Shearer .
78.26
Marc Beck flicks a high pass forward. Ivar Vierklau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivar Vierklau sees Jan Schröder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Schröder runs straight at the defence! Titus Oakes barges into Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
83.07
Paulo Vieira knocks the ball forward to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.19
Jonathan Newton makes an attacking run forward. Jonathan Newton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivar Vierklau but he's offside!
85.36
Ivar Vierklau comes in with a late challenge on Paul Scholes. The referee calls over Ivar Vierklau and warns him to calm down! Paul Scholes stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.03
Ruben Veloso plays the ball forward to Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores sees Paul Scholes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Scholes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jermaine Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Matthew Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Scholes. Paul Scholes whips in a cross ball towards Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jermaine Simonsen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
7
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
31.7%
47.6%
20.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthew Lloyd of Burnley

Match Ratings
1.Jermaine Simonsen (GK)
7
2.Nwankwo Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3.Lomano Dryden (DEF)
7
4.Marc Beck (DEF)
6
5.Nico Arndt (DEF)
6
6.Tim Mason (MID)
6
7.Bert Van Galen (MID)yellow card
6
8.Ivar Vierklau (MID)yellow card
5
9.Stephen Marr (ATT)
6
10.Albert Lopez (ATT)
6
11.Jonathan Newton (ATT)
6
 
12.David Rodgers (MID)
6
13.Phil Griffin (DEF)
0
14.Jan Schröder (DEF)
6

1.Terry Brown (GK)
6
2.Pascal Rémy (DEF)
6
3.Titus Oakes (DEF)
6
4.Juan Rodriquez (DEF)
6
5.Edgar Fonseca (MID)
7
6.Matthew Lloyd (MID)
9
7.Paulo Vieira (MID)
6
8.Kevin Monk (MID)
6
9.Gary Hendry (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Francisco Flores (ATT)
8
11.James Shearer (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ruben Veloso (DEF)
6
13.Paul Scholes (ATT)
6
14.Jakob Fromm (MID)
6