Match Report


Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Vitor SousaV. Sousa58
G
1
G
64Marvin JacobsM. Jacobs
Des CraddockD. Craddock66
D
2
D
63Anthony PearsonA. Pearson
Kemal ThompsonK. Thompson63
D
3
D
59Tommy EtheringtonT. Etherington
Aaron GalliA. Galli62
D
captain4
D
59Greg BarrettG. Barrett
Ruel McgrealR. Mcgreal58
D
5
D
51Chris WardC. Ward
Jonathan MendoncaJ. Mendonca69
M
6
M
59Neil SummerbellN. Summerbell
Jon PeckhamJ. Peckham65
M
7
M
59Dean CarrickD. Carrick
Joe DeaneJ. Deane61
M
8captain
M
53Carl StewartC. Stewart
Norman StandingN. Standing65
A
9
A
49Malcolm WhiteM. White
Edward PowerE. Power58
A
10
A
49Omer FinneyO. Finney
Alan BenaliA. Benali52
A
11
A
46Steve SwiftS. Swift
 
Craig ClaphamC. Clapham54
M
12
D
50Robert SherwoodR. Sherwood
Peter BarryP. Barry52
D
13
D
50Oleg PriestleyO. Priestley
Ledley EdwardsL. Edwards52
G
14
G
49Martín SánchezM. Sánchez

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 4,505 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.


0.00
Macclesfield Town start the match!
3.36
Joe Deane makes a probing pass to Alan Benali. Alan Benali shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
4.04
Aaron Galli threads the ball through to Joe Deane. Joe Deane plays the ball forward to Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.50
Neil Summerbell threads a neat ball through to Steve Swift. Steve Swift skips past Kemal Thompson! Some silky footwork from Steve Swift provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Vitor Sousa is on top of his game. Nice save!
8.18
Joe Deane flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.39
Carl Stewart makes an attacking run forward. Carl Stewart tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.52
Jonathan Mendonca hits a low pass to Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
12.15
With imagination, Carl Stewart plays the ball forward to Malcolm White. Malcolm White knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Swift. Steve Swift knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
14.36
Joe Deane passes the ball forward to Alan Benali. Alan Benali makes a probing pass between the defence to Edward Power. Edward Power strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.17
Jon Peckham runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jon Peckham plays a one-two with Edward Power and advances towards the goal... Jon Peckham shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
16.57
Jon Peckham makes a simple pass to Edward Power. Edward Power shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
18.17
Chris Ward threads the ball through to Carl Stewart. Carl Stewart runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carl Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.23
Anthony Pearson threads a neat ball through to Carl Stewart. Carl Stewart picks a pass forward to Steve Swift. Steve Swift knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Craddock.
24.34
Carl Stewart threads a neat ball through to Steve Swift. Steve Swift lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Finney. Omer Finney jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.26
Greg Barrett pushes mid-way up the pitch. Greg Barrett takes it forward alone. Greg Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Sousa who gathers it comfortably.
36.12
Dean Carrick barges into Jon Peckham. The referee warns Dean Carrick to calm down! Jon Peckham runs off the knock.
40.54
Kemal Thompson threads the ball through to Jon Peckham. Jon Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Norman Standing controls it well on his chest. Norman Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Benali. Alan Benali outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Marvin Jacobs gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
42.16
Des Craddock sees Jonathan Mendonca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Edward Power collects the pass. Edward Power tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
44.22
Joe Deane sees a break and surges forward. Joe Deane shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Jonathan Mendonca hits a low pass to Norman Standing. Norman Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Macclesfield Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Barnsley kick off!
48.27
Carl Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Finney. Omer Finney lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Swift. Steve Swift jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.50
Jonathan Mendonca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Standing. Norman Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Jacobs who gathers it comfortably.
60.44
Macclesfield Town have made 2 substitutions with Peter Barry replacing Norman Standing and Ledley Edwards replacing Jon Peckham .Barnsley have made a substitution with Oleg Priestley replacing Dean Carrick .
63.39
Jonathan Mendonca flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Power. Edward Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.45
Malcolm White barges into Kemal Thompson. The referee calls over Malcolm White and shows him a yellow card! Kemal Thompson stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.12
Joe Deane barges into Neil Summerbell. The referee calls over Joe Deane and shows him a yellow card! Neil Summerbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.41
Kemal Thompson plays the ball forward to Ledley Edwards. Ledley Edwards makes a beautiful solo run. Ledley Edwards shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.22
Ruel Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Deane. Joe Deane threads a neat ball through to Peter Barry. Peter Barry shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
77.47
Macclesfield Town have made a substitution with Craig Clapham replacing Edward Power .
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Macclesfield Town

Barnsley
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
11
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
23.1%
51.3%
25.6%

Scorers
Omer Finney 24
Steve Swift 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steve Swift of Barnsley

Match Ratings
1.Vitor Sousa (GK)
6
2.Des Craddock (DEF)
6
3.Kemal Thompson (DEF)
6
4.Aaron Galli (DEF)
6
5.Ruel Mcgreal (DEF)
6
6.Jonathan Mendonca (MID)
7
7.Jon Peckham (MID)
7
8.Joe Deane (MID)yellow card
6
9.Norman Standing (ATT)
6
10.Edward Power (ATT)
6
11.Alan Benali (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Clapham (MID)
6
13.Peter Barry (DEF)
6
14.Ledley Edwards (GK)
6

1.Marvin Jacobs (GK)
6
2.Anthony Pearson (DEF)
6
3.Tommy Etherington (DEF)
6
4.Greg Barrett (DEF)
7
5.Chris Ward (DEF)
6
6.Neil Summerbell (MID)
6
7.Dean Carrick (MID)
5
8.Carl Stewart (MID)
8
9.Malcolm White (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Omer Finney (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Steve Swift (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Robert Sherwood (DEF)
0
13.Oleg Priestley (DEF)
6
14.Martín Sánchez (GK)
0