By Burnley FC
November 2 2013
Burnley underlined their credentials as worthy league leaders with a fabulous fight back from two goals down at Millwall.The under-par Clarets trailed to Scott McDonald’s stunning volley and a deflected Danny Shittu strike with 37 minutes gone of a fractious affair at the Den.
But within a minute Sam Vokes’ ninth goal of the season gave Sean Dyche’s men a foothold in the game. And, following the Lions’ stroke of luck with their second, Burnley were level before the hour with their own slice of good fortune as Michael Kightly’s low shot was turned into his own net by substitute Shane Lowry. Things could have got even better as Scott Arfield’s drive then cannoned back off the post. But in the end Burnley had to settle for a valuable point that keeps them a point clear at the summit. Dyche made four changes to the starting line-up that was knocked out of the Capital One Cup in midweek. Midfielder David Jones returned from suspension to play alongside David Edgar, who again deputised for the injured Dean Marney. Michael Kightly and Scott Arfield also returned to the side, with Michael Duff stepping up for Kevin Long. But it was a lively start from the hosts, roared on by a crowd aggrieved by several innocuous refereeing decisions going the Clarets way. Nicky Bailey had Tom Heaton at full stretch with a low drive from distance and Martin Waghorn forced the Clarets keeper to turn his audacious effort from the by-line behind at his near post. After 20 minutes absorbing pressure, Burnley mounted their first threat in the 20th minute as Danny Ings broke down the right channel, cut into the box but saw his goalbound effort well blocked by Lions skipper Paul Robinson. To read the full match report please click on the link below; |
not many teams will go to Millwall and come away with anything after being two goals down.. shows good fightback spirit,something we have lacked in the past..
