Match Report


BurnleyBurnley     Port ValePort Vale
Computer Player Computer Player Rik Mont Rik Mont
Simon LisbieS. Lisbie62
G
1
G
60Seth CookeS. Cooke
Alan BarrettA. Barrett63
D
captain2
D
63Stuart CollymoreS. Collymore
Ronnie HollowayR. Holloway60
D
3
D
62Rio EtheringtonR. Etherington
Eugenio FerrerE. Ferrer60
D
4captain
D
65Stephen EtheringtonS. Etherington
Glynn HurstG. Hurst52
D
5
D
65Francis DeanF. Dean
Nicolas ScholzN. Scholz72
M
6
M
63Henry MccannH. Mccann
Gavin ShiltonG. Shilton63
M
7
M
71Mauricio CaballeroM. Caballero
Martin MarsdenM. Marsden66
A
8
A
71Ole KanuO. Kanu
Daniele ClarkeD. Clarke59
A
9
A
78Darren LaverD. Laver
Dominic McNeillD. McNeill51
A
10
A
62Stephen FletcherS. Fletcher
Neil MendoncaN. Mendonca49
A
11
A
65Jon JosephJ. Joseph
 
Isaiah HamiltonI. Hamilton56
G
12
D
62Alberto BaileyA. Bailey
Alun KeaneA. Keane53
G
13
M
60Ronnie ChristieR. Christie
Alberto CostaA. Costa51
M
14
A
62Sol BouldS. Bould

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 9,438 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Burnley and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Beresford.


0.00
Burnley start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.51
Stephen Etherington darts forward. Stephen Etherington threads the ball through to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
4.49
Francis Dean clumsily knocks into Daniele Clarke. The referee warns Francis Dean to calm down! Daniele Clarke runs off the knock.
6.26
Mauricio Caballero threads a neat ball through to Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Kanu but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.10
Ronnie Holloway controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Shilton. Gavin Shilton flicks a high pass forward to Neil Mendonca who brings the ball under control. Neil Mendonca shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
9.02
Stephen Etherington knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Caballero. Mauricio Caballero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Fletcher. Stephen Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Simon Lisbie. Excellent save.
10.34
Mauricio Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Simon Lisbie.
11.57
Darren Laver takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Ronnie Holloway reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
12.04
Henry Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Laver. Darren Laver whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Fletcher. Stephen Fletcher gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.51
Glynn Hurst comes in with a late challenge on Ole Kanu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ole Kanu runs off the knock.
15.51
Free kick to Port Vale just outside the area...
17.04
Mauricio Caballero takes a short run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
21.08
Henry Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Jon Joseph controls it well on his chest. Jon Joseph rushes past Eugenio Ferrer! Jon Joseph side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Port Vale!
24.20
Gavin Shilton makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Shilton shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.15
Ronnie Holloway threads a neat ball through to Gavin Shilton. Gavin Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Neil Mendonca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Mendonca passes the ball forward but Daniele Clarke is offside!
30.54
Stephen Fletcher comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Holloway. The referee warns Stephen Fletcher to calm down! Ronnie Holloway hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.28
Mauricio Caballero passes the ball forward to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
39.00
Gavin Shilton threads a neat ball through to Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rio Etherington.
45.00
Eugenio Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Shilton. Gavin Shilton knocks the ball forward to Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Burnley appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Burnley players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Port Vale kick off the second half!
48.44
Mauricio Caballero makes a probing pass to Darren Laver. Darren Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Ferrer.
54.52
Mauricio Caballero flicks a high pass forward to Jon Joseph who brings the ball under control. Jon Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.28
Nicolas Scholz catches Henry Mccann on the ankles. The referee calls over Nicolas Scholz and shows him a yellow card! Henry Mccann stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.57
Mauricio Caballero flicks a high pass forward to Jon Joseph who brings the ball under control. Jon Joseph lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.51
Gavin Shilton sees Dominic McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic McNeill shoots from distance but it is miles over!
69.12
Mauricio Caballero flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Stephen Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Simon Lisbie.
73.20
Rio Etherington deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry Mccann. Henry Mccann passes the ball forward to Darren Laver. Darren Laver shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
77.38
Eugenio Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Scholz. Nicolas Scholz flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Clarke who brings the ball under control. Daniele Clarke plays a one-two with Dominic McNeill and advances towards the goal... Francis Dean barges into Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke appeals for a penalty! Given!!
77.38
The referee points to the spot..
78.01
Neil Mendonca takes a slow run up. The ball clips the left post and goes in. Goal!
83.34
Alan Barrett threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Scholz. Nicolas Scholz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Mendonca. Neil Mendonca finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
85.13
Henry Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Laver. Darren Laver sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Simon Lisbie comfortably smothers it!
89.56
Glynn Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Shilton collects the pass. Gavin Shilton advances with the ball. Gavin Shilton knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Ronnie Holloway laces a weighted ball forward to Nicolas Scholz. Nicolas Scholz plays the ball forward to Neil Mendonca. Neil Mendonca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Burnley

Port Vale
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
32.6%
43%
24.4%

Scorers
Neil Mendonca 78 (p)
Jon Joseph 21
Ole Kanu 62

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jon Joseph of Port Vale

Match Ratings
1.Simon Lisbie (GK)
7
2.Alan Barrett (DEF)
6
3.Ronnie Holloway (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Ferrer (DEF)
6
5.Glynn Hurst (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Nicolas Scholz (MID)yellow card
6
7.Gavin Shilton (MID)
8
8.Martin Marsden (ATT)
6
9.Daniele Clarke (ATT)
6
10.Dominic McNeill (ATT)
6
11.Neil Mendonca (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Isaiah Hamilton (GK)
0
13.Alun Keane (GK)
0
14.Alberto Costa (MID)
0

1.Seth Cooke (GK)
6
2.Stuart Collymore (DEF)
6
3.Rio Etherington (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Etherington (DEF)
7
5.Francis Dean (DEF)
5
6.Henry Mccann (MID)
7
7.Mauricio Caballero (MID)
7
8.Ole Kanu (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Darren Laver (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Fletcher (ATT)
6
11.Jon Joseph (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Alberto Bailey (DEF)
0
13.Ronnie Christie (MID)
0
14.Sol Bould (ATT)
0