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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Burnley. A crowd of 8,478 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Sinclair.
The pitch is in good condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Sinclair.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town start the match!
3.11
0-0Gavin Shilton sees Neil Mendonca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Mendonca skips past Oleg Joachim! Some good footwork from Neil Mendonca provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.12
0-0Nicola C. Pasqualin pushes up the pitch. Nicola C. Pasqualin threads a neat ball through to Ledley Priestley. Ledley Priestley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Simon Lisbie gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
10.56
Daniele Barrett darts forward. Daniele Barrett deftly passes the ball to Ledley Priestley, releasing him through on goal. Ledley Priestley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.45
Gavin Shilton brings the ball forward. Gavin Shilton knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Mendonca. Neil Mendonca connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
16.56
0-0Gavin Shilton knocks the ball forward to Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic McNeill but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.07
1-0With imagination, Billy Ward plays the ball forward to Kevin Lisbie. Kevin Lisbie controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Oleg Goldberg through on goal. Oleg Goldberg shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.48
Oleg Joachim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Brooking. Simon Brooking flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Lisbie who brings the ball under control. Kevin Lisbie shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
30.25
Nicola C. Pasqualin makes a simple pass to Daniele Barrett. Daniele Barrett sees a break and surges forward. Daniele Barrett shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.25
Daniele Barrett flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Priestley who brings the ball under control. Ledley Priestley whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Lisbie. Kevin Lisbie whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Simon Lisbie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.42
Eugenio Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Scholz. Nicolas Scholz takes it forward alone. Nicolas Scholz makes a probing pass to Dominic McNeill but he's offside!
38.30
Ronnie Holloway kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Shilton. Gavin Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Clarke controls it well on his chest. Daniele Clarke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
40.23
2-0Nicola C. Pasqualin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Ward. Billy Ward flicks a high pass forward to Oleg Goldberg who brings the ball under control. Oleg Goldberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Ferrer.
42.48
Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Scholz who takes it down. Nicolas Scholz chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Mendonca. Neil Mendonca shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town 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 second half starts with Burnley kicking off!
57.50
Glynn Hurst hits a low pass to Gavin Shilton. Gavin Shilton makes a simple pass to Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke plays a one-two with Martin Marsden and rushes in on goal... Daniele Clarke side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
59.22
Ruben Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Daniele Barrett. Daniele Barrett hits a low pass to Kevin Lisbie. Kevin Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Goldberg. Oleg Goldberg is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
61.15
Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Scholz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Scholz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
65.45
Ruben Carvalho passes the ball forward to Billy Ward. Billy Ward hits a low pass to Kevin Lisbie. Kevin Lisbie tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
69.06
Alan Barrett flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Scholz who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Scholz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Scholz knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.38
Gavin Shilton picks a pass forward to Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill makes a defence splitting pass to Martin Marsden. Martin Marsden shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
73.33
Eugenio Ferrer pushes up the pitch. Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward to Neil Mendonca who brings the ball under control. Neil Mendonca plays a sublime one-two with Martin Marsden and races in on goal... Neil Mendonca tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.34
Eugenio Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Gavin Shilton. Gavin Shilton makes a simple pass to Martin Marsden. Martin Marsden shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.24
Billy Ward chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Goldberg. Oleg Goldberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Ferrer.
83.40
Simon Brooking chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Goldberg. Oleg Goldberg puts a great ball through. Ledley Priestley runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
84.48
Ronnie Holloway advances with the ball. Ronnie Holloway chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.3%
61.7%
Play Area
29.8%
38.3%
31.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Lisbie of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ugo Defoe (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oleg Joachim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruben Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicola C. Pasqualin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Harris Fuchs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniele Barrett (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Billy Ward (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Brooking (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ledley Priestley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Kevin Lisbie (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Oleg Goldberg (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Sylvain Allman (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Barrett (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thierry Grondin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Simon Lisbie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alan Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ronnie Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Ferrer (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Glynn Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Scholz (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin Shilton (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Martin Marsden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniele Clarke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dominic McNeill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Mendonca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Isaiah Hamilton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alun Keane (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Costa (MID) | 0 | |