Match Report
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth |  |  | Barnsley | Barnsley | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Robert Adams | R. Adams |  | 60 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | Marvin Jacobs | M. Jacobs | ||||||||
| Frank Barry | F. Barry | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 | | Anthony Pearson | A. Pearson | |||||||||
| Andy Elliott | A. Elliott |  | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Tommy Etherington | T. Etherington | |||||||||
| Joao Campos | J. Campos |  | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Greg Barrett | G. Barrett | |||||||||
| Luke Scales | L. Scales | | 47 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Chris Ward | C. Ward | |||||||||
| Tony Clegg | T. Clegg | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Neil Summerbell | N. Summerbell | |||||||||
| Armin Sachs | A. Sachs |  | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Dean Carrick | D. Carrick | |||||||||
| Glynn Beckham | G. Beckham | | 63 | A | | 8 | | | M | 53 | | Carl Stewart | C. Stewart | ||||||||
| Niccolo Hurst | N. Hurst | | 44 | A | | 9 | | A | 49 | | Malcolm White | M. White | |||||||||
| Dean Haynes | D. Haynes | | 39 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Omer Finney | O. Finney | |||||||||
| Del Croft | D. Croft | | 35 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Steve Swift | S. Swift | |||||||||
| Peter Croft | P. Croft | | 57 | G | | 12 | | D | 50 | | Robert Sherwood | R. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Damien Brown | D. Brown | | 56 | M | | 13 | | D | 50 | | Oleg Priestley | O. Priestley | |||||||||
| Ashley Griffin | A. Griffin | | 56 | M | | 14 | | G | 49 |  | Martín Sánchez | M. Sánchez | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 4,771 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.
0.00
0-0Barnsley start the match!
2.23
0-0Andy Elliott barges into Steve Swift. The referee brings Andy Elliott to one side and gives him a warning! Steve Swift stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.02
0-0Armin Sachs knocks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
8.22
0-0Andy Elliott clumsily knocks into Omer Finney. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Omer Finney runs off the knock.
14.44
Anthony Pearson catches Luke Scales on the ankles. The referee brings Anthony Pearson to one side and gives him a warning! Luke Scales runs off the knock.
18.53
Armin Sachs threads the ball through to Del Croft. Del Croft shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.56
Andy Elliott passes the ball forward to Armin Sachs. Armin Sachs chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.36
With a delightful solo run, Dean Carrick stretches the opposition's defence. Dean Carrick whips in a cross ball towards Steve Swift. With a superhuman jump, Steve Swift connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
28.48
0-0Andy Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg makes a probing pass to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.11
Armin Sachs chips the ball to his team mate, Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
34.28
With great vision, Carl Stewart plays the ball forward to Omer Finney. Omer Finney whips in a cross ball towards Steve Swift. Steve Swift flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
36.12
Del Croft hacks Chris Ward from behind! Del Croft is warned by the referee! Chris Ward hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.34
Chris Ward knocks the ball forward to Dean Carrick. Dean Carrick chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Finney. Omer Finney knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Barry.
40.28
Tommy Etherington threads the ball through to Neil Summerbell. Neil Summerbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Finney. Omer Finney controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.19
0-0Neil Summerbell flicks a high pass forward to Malcolm White who brings the ball neatly under control. Malcolm White whips in a cross ball towards Steve Swift. Joao Campos catches Steve Swift on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Portsmouth appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Portsmouth players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Portsmouth start the second half!
47.38
Steve Swift comes in with a late challenge on Joao Campos. Steve Swift is given a warning by the referee! Joao Campos runs off the knock.
60.53
0-0Barnsley have made a substitution with Oleg Priestley replacing Dean Carrick .
61.61
0-0Neil Summerbell threads the ball through to Malcolm White. Malcolm White knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Finney. Omer Finney connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
69.23
Neil Summerbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Finney. Omer Finney knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Adams who gathers it comfortably.
71.27
1-0Frank Barry receives the ball from a throw-in from Andy Elliott. Frank Barry plays the ball forward to Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Del Croft collects the pass. Del Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.49
Tony Clegg flicks a high ball forward to Dean Haynes who takes it down. Dean Haynes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.28
1-0Barnsley appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
77.28
Tommy Etherington threads a neat ball through to Oleg Priestley. Oleg Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Omer Finney holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Omer Finney lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm White. Malcolm White makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
79.34
Tony Clegg makes a simple pass to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
85.50
Andy Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Sachs. Armin Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Del Croft collects the pass. Del Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Haynes. Dean Haynes fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.57
Neil Summerbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm White. Malcolm White shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Glynn Beckham of Portsmouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Robert Adams (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frank Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Elliott (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Joao Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luke Scales (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Tony Clegg (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Armin Sachs (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Glynn Beckham (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Niccolo Hurst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dean Haynes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Del Croft (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Peter Croft (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ashley Griffin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marvin Jacobs (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Anthony Pearson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tommy Etherington (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Greg Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chris Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Summerbell (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Dean Carrick (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carl Stewart (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Malcolm White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Omer Finney (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Steve Swift (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Sherwood (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oleg Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Martín Sánchez (GK) | 0 | |