Match Report
| Burnley | Burnley |  |  | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Alaba-ige | Daniel Alaba-ige | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kelvin Thirlwell | K. Thirlwell |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Alistair Thomson | A. Thomson | |||||||||
| Dean Tolley | D. Tolley | | 47 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Mike Green | M. Green | |||||||||
| Des Kirkland | D. Kirkland | | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Patrick Stamp | P. Stamp | |||||||||
| James Potts | J. Potts | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Eddie Etherington | E. Etherington | |||||||||
| Miel Wevers | M. Wevers |  | 57 | D | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Marcus Draper | M. Draper | |||||||||
| Brian Gallagher | B. Gallagher | | 42 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 |  | Morten Beck | M. Beck | |||||||||
| Dean Lisbie | D. Lisbie | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Adam Robinson | A. Robinson | |||||||||
| Warren Smithe | W. Smithe | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Carlton Barry | C. Barry | |||||||||
| Nicky Etherington | N. Etherington | | 52 | M | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Leon Bowyer | L. Bowyer | |||||||||
| Michael Bridges | M. Bridges | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Ross Unsworth | R. Unsworth | |||||||||
| Les Thirlwell | L. Thirlwell | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Daniel Murrin | D. Murrin | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,519 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Burnley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Burnley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.27
0-0Adam Robinson kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Potts.
6.50
0-0Dean Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.12
0-0Dean Lisbie sees a break and surges forward. Dean Lisbie tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
14.26
Brian Gallagher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell goes all the way! Les Thirlwell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Alistair Thomson easily smothers it.
15.03
Dean Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
26.42
Dean Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Bridges. Michael Bridges shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
30.52
Miel Wevers makes a simple pass to Dean Lisbie. Dean Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Bridges. Michael Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.24
Miel Wevers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Warren Smithe. Warren Smithe makes a probing pass to Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alistair Thomson who gathers it comfortably.
44.28
Brian Gallagher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alistair Thomson easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Burnley kick off!
47.29
Patrick Stamp kicks a strong pass forward to Morten Beck. Morten Beck makes a simple pass to Daniel Murrin. Daniel Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
57.50
0-0Marcus Draper comes in with a late challenge on Michael Bridges. The referee calls over Marcus Draper and warns him to calm down! Michael Bridges carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.55
1-0Brian Gallagher knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Bridges. Michael Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.31
Adam Robinson kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
66.14
Warren Smithe makes a probing pass to Michael Bridges. Michael Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.20
Brian Gallagher passes the ball forward to Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell shoots from distance but it flies wide!
72.47
1-0Sheffield United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Burnley's defence.
77.24
Morten Beck knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth whips in a cross ball towards Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Kelvin Thirlwell manages to keep it out.
79.56
Morten Beck controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Murrin. Daniel Murrin lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Kelvin Thirlwell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.49
1-1Warren Smithe catches Morten Beck on the ankles. Warren Smithe is warned by the referee! Morten Beck hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Morten Beck knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Unsworth. Ross Unsworth knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Bowyer. Leon Bowyer flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
22.4%
47.4%
30.3%
Scorers