Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 3,904 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Burnley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Burnley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Burnley kick off the first half!
2.15
0-1Jeffrey Van Bommel passes the ball forward to Shinji Takahashi. Shinji Takahashi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz tries a spectacular strike. Gabriel Ortiz scores for Sheffield Wednesday!!
6.11
0-1Sheffield Wednesday are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Burnley's defence.
9.24
0-1Marco Arce flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Montague. Nigel Montague goes all the way! Nigel Montague shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
15.08
Dean Lisbie makes a probing pass to Michael Bridges. Michael Bridges shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.23
0-1Glynn Plowright brings the ball forward. Glynn Plowright flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Montague. Nigel Montague plays a perfect one-two with Shinji Takahashi and rushes in on goal... Nigel Montague makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Kelvin Thirlwell is on top of it.
33.06
0-1Jeffrey Van Bommel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miel Wevers.
39.07
Marco Arce knocks the ball to his team mate, Shinji Takahashi. Shinji Takahashi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
47.05
Stephen Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ortiz. Gabriel Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Shinji Takahashi. Shinji Takahashi directs the ball goalwards with his head but Kelvin Thirlwell is on top of it.
48.20
Marco Arce knocks the ball forward to Shinji Takahashi. Shinji Takahashi whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Montague. Nigel Montague powers a header at goal. It's there!! Kelvin Thirlwell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.54
0-2Jeffrey Van Bommel catches Des Kirkland in the face with his elbow. Jeffrey Van Bommel is shown the red card!! Des Kirkland shakes off the knock.
61.04
Dean Tolley takes it forward alone. Dean Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Bridges. Michael Bridges sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.23
James Potts makes a beautiful solo run. James Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Bridges. Michael Bridges connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.36
Dean Lisbie sees space and advances. Dean Lisbie finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
71.02
Miel Wevers passes the ball forward to Warren Smithe. Warren Smithe makes a simple pass to Les Thirlwell. Les Thirlwell shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.23
Stephen Lowe knocks the ball forward to Shinji Takahashi. Shinji Takahashi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.16
0-2Roberto Blanco comes in with a late challenge on Michael Bridges. Roberto Blanco is shown the yellow card! Michael Bridges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.31
Marco Arce barges into Warren Smithe. The referee calls over Marco Arce and shows him a yellow card! Warren Smithe stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.38
Nicky Etherington chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Bridges. Michael Bridges shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Miel Wevers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Lisbie. Dean Lisbie sees space and advances. Dean Lisbie shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
32.9%
45.7%
21.4%
Scorers