Match Report
| Burnley | Burnley |  |  | Walsall | Walsall | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stefan Friedmann | S. Friedmann |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 62 |  | Robbie Hibbs | R. Hibbs | ||||||||
| Spencer Hurst | S. Hurst | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 |  | Gianfranco Ferron | G. Ferron | |||||||||
| Fredrik Henry | F. Henry | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 |  | Joris Van Haaren | J. Van Haaren | |||||||||
| Colin Mcallister | C. Mcallister |  | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Syd Moncur | S. Moncur | |||||||||
| Michael Fox | M. Fox | | 55 | M | | | 5 | | D | 51 |  | Cesar Quaresma | C. Quaresma | ||||||||
| Ray Piangerelli | R. Piangerelli | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 |  | Jimmy Roux | J. Roux | |||||||||
| Nick Salmon | N. Salmon | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Carl Pallister | C. Pallister | |||||||||
| Giuseppe Percassi | G. Percassi | | 49 | M | | 8 | | A | 59 | | Fabrice Blanc | F. Blanc | |||||||||
| Robbie Marshall | R. Marshall | | 62 | A | | 9 | | A | 53 | | David Oliver | D. Oliver | |||||||||
| Brian Thomson | B. Thomson | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Marvin Sherwood | M. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Neil Hansen | N. Hansen | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Eddie Forbes | E. Forbes | |||||||||
| Ian Howey | I. Howey | | 50 | D | | 12 | | M | 56 | | Toni Bugnet | T. Bugnet | |||||||||
| Daniel Murray | D. Murray | | 50 | A | | 13 | | M | 55 | | John Stewart | J. Stewart | |||||||||
| Nico Arndt | N. Arndt | | 49 | M | | 14 | | G | 54 |  | Francisco Vazquez | F. Vazquez | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Walsall. A crowd of 12,768 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nicholas Ball.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Burnley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nicholas Ball.
0.00
0-0Walsall start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.02
0-0Fredrik Henry passes the ball forward to Nick Salmon. Nick Salmon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giuseppe Percassi. Giuseppe Percassi shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
4.28
0-0Carl Pallister threads a neat ball through to David Oliver. David Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
8.05
Michael Fox sees space and advances. Michael Fox edges inside the box! Michael Fox makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Robbie Hibbs gets down and covers it.
15.40
0-0Carl Pallister threads a neat ball through to Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer Hurst.
16.38
Nick Salmon surges forward with the ball. Nick Salmon tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Robbie Hibbs smothers it!
20.10
0-0Fredrik Henry flicks the ball to his team mate, Ray Piangerelli. Ray Piangerelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Thomson. Brian Thomson makes a probing pass to Robbie Marshall but he's offside!
27.15
Jimmy Roux threads the ball through to Marvin Sherwood. Marvin Sherwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.59
Ray Piangerelli passes the ball forward to Brian Thomson. Brian Thomson shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
34.49
Carl Pallister makes a simple pass to David Oliver. David Oliver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer Hurst.
36.05
Cesar Quaresma surges forward with the ball. Cesar Quaresma plays the ball forward to David Oliver. David Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.14
With some swift thinking, Joris Van Haaren plays the ball forward to Jimmy Roux. Jimmy Roux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Mcallister.
42.56
Carl Pallister makes a simple pass to Marvin Sherwood. Marvin Sherwood threads the ball through to Fabrice Blanc but he's offside!
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. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Burnley kick off the second half!
47.09
Carl Pallister kicks a strong pass forward to Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.34
Carl Pallister runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carl Pallister knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Henry.
51.06
0-1Carl Pallister darts forward. Carl Pallister finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stefan Friedmann with no chance!! Goal for Walsall!
54.58
Jimmy Roux flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Mcallister.
59.41
Syd Moncur flicks a high ball forward to Joris Van Haaren who takes it down. Joris Van Haaren kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Roux. Jimmy Roux shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Stefan Friedmann.
60.45
0-1Walsall have made a substitution with Francisco Vazquez replacing Jimmy Roux .
61.50
Carl Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Forbes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Vazquez. Francisco Vazquez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.23
David Oliver decides to run forward with the ball. David Oliver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Friedmann who gathers it comfortably.
71.46
Giuseppe Percassi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Thomson but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.23
Carl Pallister threads a neat ball through to Marvin Sherwood. Marvin Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards David Oliver. David Oliver heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.43
Francisco Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Marvin Sherwood. Marvin Sherwood shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Stefan Friedmann manages to gather it easily.
78.11
Carl Pallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Vazquez. Francisco Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
81.42
Neil Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Giuseppe Percassi who takes it down. Giuseppe Percassi makes a great pass forward. Neil Hansen runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.40
Fredrik Henry passes the ball forward to Spencer Hurst. Spencer Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Salmon. Nick Salmon shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
84.06
Syd Moncur darts forward. Syd Moncur threads the ball through to Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Vazquez. Francisco Vazquez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.36
Carl Pallister chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Vazquez. Francisco Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
87.28
Cesar Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Henry.
89.35
Michael Fox knocks the ball forward to Brian Thomson. Brian Thomson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.2%
63.7%
Play Area
32.5%
46.2%
21.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carl Pallister of Walsall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stefan Friedmann (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Spencer Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fredrik Henry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Michael Fox (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ray Piangerelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nick Salmon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Giuseppe Percassi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robbie Marshall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brian Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ian Howey (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Murray (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nico Arndt (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robbie Hibbs (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gianfranco Ferron (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joris Van Haaren (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cesar Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy Roux (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carl Pallister (MID) |  | 10 |
| 8. | Fabrice Blanc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Oliver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marvin Sherwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eddie Forbes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Toni Bugnet (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Stewart (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francisco Vazquez (GK) | 6 | |