Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Burnley. A crowd of 8,770 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Defoe.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Defoe.
0.00
0-0Tottenham Hotspur get the match underway!
3.04
0-0Gavin Shilton threads a neat ball through to Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill runs straight at the defence! Dominic McNeill shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
4.37
0-0Gavin Shilton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Shilton whips in a cross ball towards Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
6.19
0-0Darl Zijm catches Dominic McNeill on the ankles. The referee brings Darl Zijm to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic McNeill runs off the knock.
8.51
0-0Darl Zijm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill makes a probing pass to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.03
Neil McNeill brings the ball forward. Neil McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Carcedo. Eduardo Carcedo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Simon Lisbie manages to keep it out.
18.53
Darl Zijm kicks a strong pass forward to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill threads a neat ball through to Jean Bekrar. Jean Bekrar finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Simon Lisbie.
20.57
1-0Neil McNeill threads the ball through to Jean Bekrar. Jean Bekrar knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Carcedo. Eduardo Carcedo makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.46
Adam Davis chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Bekrar. Jean Bekrar shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
30.33
Neil McNeill hits a low pass to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos shoots from 25 yards but Simon Lisbie is on top of it.
38.32
Neil McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Davies. Gary Davies shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.38
Jean Bekrar catches Ronnie Holloway on the ankles. Jean Bekrar is warned by the referee! Ronnie Holloway hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.55
Glynn Hurst breaks forward. Glynn Hurst sees space and advances. Glynn Hurst knocks the ball forward, putting Neil Mendonca through on goal. Neil Mendonca takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Burnley players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Burnley get the second half underway!
47.34
With a delightful solo run, Neil McNeill stretches the opposition's defence. Neil McNeill shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.39
Darl Zijm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Jean Bekrar collects the pass. Jean Bekrar shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.07
Gavin Shilton threads a neat ball through to Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke makes a defence splitting pass to Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
61.05
Alan Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Adam Davis collects the pass. Adam Davis passes the ball forward to Jean Bekrar. Jean Bekrar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.09
Neil McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Santos who brings the ball under control. Rafael Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Carcedo. Eduardo Carcedo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.54
1-1Martin Marsden comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Souness. Martin Marsden is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Souness gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.56
Gavin Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Martin Marsden controls it well on his chest. Martin Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
77.15
1-1Nicolas Scholz threads a neat ball through to Martin Marsden. Martin Marsden passes the ball forward but Neil Mendonca is offside!
79.45
Gavin Shilton sees Dominic McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic McNeill shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
84.35
Gavin Shilton surges forward with the ball. Gavin Shilton deftly passes the ball to Martin Marsden, releasing him through on goal. Martin Marsden tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Ferdinand Daylly.
85.46
Martin Marsden takes a quick corner, playing it short to Gavin Shilton. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gavin Shilton provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Gavin Shilton scores for Burnley!!
87.28
Neil McNeill advances with the ball. Neil McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Simon Lisbie comfortably smothers it!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
26.9%
44.8%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Shilton of Burnley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ferdinand Daylly (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Duncan Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alan Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darl Zijm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paolo Oliver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adam Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil McNeill (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jean Bekrar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Davies (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eduardo Carcedo (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Ben Wright (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Seth Konchesky (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Youssouf Roche (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Simon Lisbie (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alan Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ronnie Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Glynn Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Scholz (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin Shilton (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Martin Marsden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniele Clarke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dominic McNeill (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Neil Mendonca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Isaiah Hamilton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alun Keane (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Costa (MID) | 0 | |