Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 9,063 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Burnley are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Lawrence.
The pitch is in good condition.
Burnley are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Lawrence.
0.00
0-0Burnley kick off and get the match underway!
2.41
0-1Leon Murrin flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Davis collects the pass. Eddie Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Silvain Of Hesselink. Silvain Of Hesselink connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.52
0-1Gavin Shilton threads the ball through to Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill edges inside the box! Dominic McNeill rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.39
0-1Graeme Adams threads the ball through to Guillermo Ramirez. Guillermo Ramirez tries a spectacular long range effort. Simon Lisbie effortlessly gets down and covers it.
16.52
Leon Murrin flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Davis who takes it down. Eddie Davis shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
18.49
Stuart Scholes threads the ball through to Eddie Davis. Eddie Davis whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Ramirez. Guillermo Ramirez heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Simon Lisbie.
19.28
0-1Carl Plowright takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Simon Lisbie scoops up the ball.
20.53
Glynn Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Shilton. Gavin Shilton chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Marsden. Martin Marsden connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.32
Gavin Shilton makes a probing pass to Martin Marsden. Martin Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Neil Mendonca. Neil Mendonca connects with a diving header. Neil Mendonca scores for Burnley!!
26.54
Leon Murrin flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Davis who takes it down. Eddie Davis plays a quick one-two with Guillermo Ramirez and rushes in on goal... Eddie Davis strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
27.58
Leon Murrin threads the ball through to Silvain Of Hesselink. Silvain Of Hesselink shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
30.52
1-1Graeme Adams comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Shilton. Graeme Adams is shown the yellow card! Gavin Shilton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.53
1-1Leon Murrin makes a probing pass to Eddie Davis. Eddie Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.25
Carl Plowright hits a low pass to Guillermo Ramirez. Guillermo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.02
Gavin Shilton makes a probing pass to Neil Mendonca. Neil Mendonca threads a neat, attacking ball through to Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke tries a spectacular strike. Kevin Dalglish gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
42.31
1-1Nicolas Scholz comes in with a late challenge on Wes Lee. Nicolas Scholz is warned by the referee! Wes Lee stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Burnley appear unchanged since the first half. Birmingham City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Burnley players seem much more motivated whilst the Birmingham City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Birmingham City get the second half underway!
49.20
With a delightful solo run, Gavin Shilton stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Shilton cuts inside the box! Gavin Shilton tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
59.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Glynn Hurst plays the ball forward to Gavin Shilton. Gavin Shilton flicks a high ball forward to Dominic McNeill who takes it down. Dominic McNeill plays a one-two with Neil Mendonca and advances towards the goal... Dominic McNeill shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
60.13
Wes Lee hits a low pass to Graeme Adams. Graeme Adams makes an attacking run forward. Graeme Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Silvain Of Hesselink. Silvain Of Hesselink rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
61.14
Leon Murrin passes the ball forward to Eddie Davis. Eddie Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Ramirez. Guillermo Ramirez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Simon Lisbie.
62.42
1-1Corner kick to Birmingham City. Carl Plowright plays it out to the edge of the box. Eddie Davis tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
63.46
Gavin Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Dominic McNeill controls it well on his chest. Dominic McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
65.29
1-1Gavin Shilton brings the ball forward. Gavin Shilton whips in a cross ball towards Neil Mendonca. Neil Mendonca heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Stuart Scholes is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
66.54
It's a corner kick. Martin Marsden loops the ball in to towards the near post. Some good footwork from Glynn Hurst provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
71.27
Nicolas Scholz threads a neat ball through to Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Dalglish comfortably smothers it!
73.51
Gavin Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Dominic McNeill easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic McNeill plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Marsden and advances towards the goal... Dominic McNeill shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.48
Graeme Adams threads a neat ball through to Eddie Davis. Eddie Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.49
Stuart Scholes flicks a high ball forward to Leon Murrin who takes it down. Leon Murrin knocks the ball forward to Silvain Of Hesselink. Silvain Of Hesselink whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Ramirez. Guillermo Ramirez powers a header at goal. Simon Lisbie effortlessly punches it away to safety.
81.22
Carl Plowright sees Silvain Of Hesselink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvain Of Hesselink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Barrett.
84.34
Alun Heskey threads a neat ball through to Leon Murrin. Leon Murrin makes a probing pass to Eddie Davis. Eddie Davis whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Of Hesselink. Silvain Of Hesselink is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Silvain Of Hesselink scores for Birmingham City!!
87.42
Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Shilton who takes it down. Gavin Shilton makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Shilton plays a quick one-two with Martin Marsden and rushes in on goal... Gavin Shilton rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
3-2Carl Plowright threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Ramirez. Guillermo Ramirez makes a probing pass to Silvain Of Hesselink but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
27.3%
48.1%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Shilton of Burnley |
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) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Scholz (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin Shilton (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Martin Marsden (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Daniele Clarke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dominic McNeill (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Neil Mendonca (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Isaiah Hamilton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alun Keane (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Costa (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Dalglish (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Dublin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alun Heskey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wes Lee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Scholes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graeme Adams (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Leon Murrin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carl Plowright (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Silvain Of Hesselink (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Guillermo Ramirez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eddie Davis (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Dave Powell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matthew Draper (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darren Lua-Lua (GK) | 0 | |