“Both managers make attacking substitutions with Jiménez and Adli introduced to try and break the deadlock”
“Hannibal picks up a yellow card for a frustrated foul as tensions rise in a scrappy encounter”
Burnley
AFC Bournemouth
Burnley and AFC Bournemouth played out a forgettable goalless draw at Turf Moor in a match that epitomized the struggle both teams have faced this season. Neither side could muster the quality or cutting edge needed to break the deadlock, with both managers making wholesale changes in the second half in desperate attempts to find a breakthrough. The result does little for either team's Premier League ambitions, with Burnley still searching for the consistency needed to climb the table while Bournemouth continue to lack the attacking spark that has plagued their campaign. This was a match defined more by frustration than football, with the only real talking point being Hannibal's late yellow card for a cynical foul that summed up the scrappy nature of proceedings.
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Substitution for Bournemouth: Álex Jiménez comes on in place of Adam Smith.
Substitution for Bournemouth: Amine Adli comes on to replace Ryan Christie.
The attempt is thwarted. Hannibal Mejbri from Burnley takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded to Burnley after Ryan Christie allowed the ball to go out.
Opportunity squandered. Zian Flemming of Burnley attempted a header from close range but failed to convert.
Josh Laurent from Burnley earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
James Hill from Bournemouth committed a foul.
Marcus Tavernier from Bournemouth takes a shot with his left foot from outside the penalty area, but it strikes the left post. The assist came from Junior Kroupi.
Marcus Tavernier from Bournemouth strikes the crossbar with a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Zian Flemming from Burnley heads the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully defended. The assist came from Hannibal Mejbri, who delivered a cross.
Opportunity wasted! Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth had a header from within the six-yard box, aiming for the left side, but it went just wide of the target. The assist came from James Hill.
The attempt is thwarted. Junior Kroupi of Bournemouth takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Bournemouth after Zian Flemming allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt is thwarted. Alex Scott from Bournemouth takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Adam Smith.
Corner awarded to Bournemouth after Kyle Walker allowed the ball to go out.
Offside call against Burnley. Hannibal Mejbri has been caught offside.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at Burnley 0, Bournemouth 0.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Opportunity squandered. Evanilson of Bournemouth attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The cross was delivered by Adam Smith.
The attempt is thwarted. Marcus Tavernier from Bournemouth takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Zian Flemming committed a foul on a Burnley player.
Alex Scott from Bournemouth has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jaidon Anthony from Burnley strikes the crossbar with a right-footed shot taken from the right side of the six-yard box following a corner kick.
Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Zian Flemming committed a foul against Burnley.
The attempt is thwarted. Ryan Christie from Bournemouth heads the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Adrien Truffert.
Offside call against Bournemouth. Ryan Christie has been caught offside.
Rayan from Bournemouth was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Kyle Walker committed a foul on a Burnley player.
Missed opportunity! Alex Scott from Bournemouth took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, narrowly missing the target. The assist came from Marcos Senesi.
Hannibal Mejbri committed a foul against Burnley.
Alex Scott from Bournemouth has been awarded a free kick in their defensive area.
Josh Laurent committed a foul against Burnley.
Adam Smith from Bournemouth has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner kick awarded to Burnley after Alex Scott allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is denied. Bashir Humphreys from Burnley fired a left-footed shot from within the six-yard area, but it was blocked on the left side. The assist came from James Ward-Prowse, who delivered a cross.
Corner awarded to Burnley after a defensive play by Marcos Senesi.
Corner awarded to Burnley after a deflection off Marcos Senesi.
Quilindschy Hartman of Burnley earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Quilindschy Hartman from Burnley has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Adam Smith from Bournemouth committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Bashir Humphreys from Burnley heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Corner awarded to Burnley after Djordje Petrovic allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Jaidon Anthony of Burnley takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area. Djordje Petrovic of Bournemouth makes a fantastic save, denying the attempt in the top right corner. The assist came from Bashir Humphreys.
The attempt is thwarted. Jaidon Anthony from Burnley fires a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Rayan from Bournemouth committed a foul.
Kyle Walker from Burnley earned a free kick on the right flank.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Marcus Tavernier from Bournemouth takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.
Alex Scott committed a foul for Bournemouth.
Hannibal Mejbri from Burnley has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
The attempt is thwarted. Ryan Christie from Bournemouth takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Another offensive push. Zian Flemming from Burnley takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Djordje Petrovic from Bournemouth makes a save in the bottom left corner. The assist came from Kyle Walker.
Marcus Tavernier from Bournemouth was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Quilindschy Hartman from Burnley committed a foul.
Ryan Christie from Bournemouth earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Josh Laurent committed a foul against Burnley.
Opportunity wasted. James Hill from Bournemouth attempted a header from within the six-yard box, aiming for the left side, but it narrowly missed the top left corner. The assist came from Marcus Tavernier, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Bournemouth after Maxime Estève allowed the ball to go out.
A shot is deflected. Junior Kroupi from Bournemouth attempts a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Marcus Tavernier from Bournemouth earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Zian Flemming committed a foul against Burnley.
Corner awarded to Bournemouth after Kyle Walker allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Bournemouth after Zian Flemming allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt is thwarted. Junior Kroupi from Bournemouth takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Rayan, who delivered a cross.
Corner awarded to Bournemouth after Bashir Humphreys allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is denied. Evanilson from Bournemouth fires a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Junior Kroupi, who delivered a precise through ball.
Opportunity wasted. Jaidon Anthony from Burnley attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
Kyle Walker committed a foul on a Burnley player.
Alex Scott from Bournemouth has been awarded a free kick in their defensive half.
The opening half is underway...
