Burnley won against Middelsbrough on the 23rd day of the Championship. Led to the score, the Clarets made the difference in the last half hour at Turf Moor. Vincent Kompany was able to count on the sense of purpose of Manuel Benson, author of a double, to reverse the course of the meeting. The Lancashire club consolidates its status as a leader.
Burnley dominated the first half (69% possession and 5 shots) and barely conceded anything to their opponent (1 shot). However Duncan Watmorecame on at the break, opened the scoring four minutes later to Boro. Without panicking, Clarets stayed true to their game plan. And it paid off. Benson broke the lock in the 60th and it all came together. The former Antwerp player doubled the bet (67th) and Jonathan Howson scored a self-goal (72nd). In less than a quarter of an hour, the victory changed sides. Connor Roberts caused a penalty and was sent off. Chuba Akpom did not convert this opportunity.
Performing since the start of the championship, the players of Kompany have not missed their recovery post “world cup station wagon” with two successes. At mid-season, Burnley totals 47 units after this 13th victory. Sheffield, his closest pursuer, is six points behind, but has one game less.
