Match Report
| Barnsley | Barnsley |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marvin Jacobs | M. Jacobs |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 66 | | Michael Patterson | M. Patterson | ||||||||
| Anthony Pearson | A. Pearson | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Jon Rufus | J. Rufus | |||||||||
| Tommy Etherington | T. Etherington | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Kevin Croft | K. Croft | |||||||||
| Greg Barrett | G. Barrett | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Dale Ince | D. Ince | |||||||||
| Chris Ward | C. Ward | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Dean Keane | D. Keane | |||||||||
| Dean Carrick | D. Carrick | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Chris Mcleod | C. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Carl Stewart | C. Stewart | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Syd Swift | S. Swift | |||||||||
| Harvey Ince | H. Ince | | 42 | M | | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Gary Brand | G. Brand | ||||||||
| Malcolm White | M. White | | 49 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Anthony Merson | A. Merson | |||||||||
| Omer Finney | O. Finney | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 |  | Jonas Röhlig | J. Röhlig | |||||||||
| Steve Swift | S. Swift | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 |  | Billy Booth | B. Booth | |||||||||
| Robert Sherwood | R. Sherwood | | 50 | D | | 12 | | M | 51 | | James Howells | J. Howells | |||||||||
| Oleg Priestley | O. Priestley | | 50 | D | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Gilles Formon | G. Formon | |||||||||
| Martín Sánchez | M. Sánchez |  | 49 | G | | 14 | | G | 49 | | Dietmar Jahn | D. Jahn | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 4,820 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Barnsley and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Barnsley and Oxford United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
9.18
0-0Gary Brand knocks the ball forward to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Marvin Jacobs manages to keep it out.
12.19
Tommy Etherington knocks the ball forward to Carl Stewart. Carl Stewart sees Malcolm White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Malcolm White knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Swift. Steve Swift connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
14.36
0-0Chris Mcleod decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Mcleod lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
16.13
Gary Brand knocks the ball forward to Billy Booth. Billy Booth makes a probing pass between the defence to Anthony Merson. Some superb footwork from Anthony Merson provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
18.07
0-0With great vision, Carl Stewart plays the ball forward to Omer Finney. Omer Finney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.53
Tommy Etherington hits a low pass to Dean Carrick. Dean Carrick sees space and advances. Dean Carrick shoots from outside the area but somehow Michael Patterson manages to keep it out.
28.32
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
33.08
Greg Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Ince. Harvey Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm White. Malcolm White lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Swift. Steve Swift directs the ball goalwards with his head but Michael Patterson is on top of it.
34.31
Kevin Croft flicks a high pass forward. Gary Brand controls it well on his chest. Showing composure, Gary Brand plays the ball forward to Billy Booth. Billy Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Etherington.
40.17
Gary Brand flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Merson collects the pass. Anthony Merson whips in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marvin Jacobs didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Barnsley kick off the second half!
48.29
Greg Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Ince. Harvey Ince makes a beautiful solo run. Harvey Ince shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
49.01
Kevin Croft makes a simple pass to Syd Swift. Syd Swift hits a low pass to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig shoots from long range. Solid save from Marvin Jacobs.
51.44
Dean Carrick makes a probing pass to Malcolm White. Malcolm White knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Patterson who gathers it comfortably.
53.01
Jon Rufus passes the ball forward to Chris Mcleod. Chris Mcleod kicks a strong pass forward to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Merson. Anthony Merson beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
54.31
Chris Mcleod knocks the ball forward to Billy Booth. Billy Booth shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.08
0-0Barnsley have made a substitution with Oleg Priestley replacing Carl Stewart .
63.37
0-0Chris Ward breaks forward. Chris Ward flicks a high pass forward to Omer Finney who brings the ball under control. Omer Finney puts a great ball through. Steve Swift runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.58
Dean Carrick passes the ball forward to Malcolm White. Malcolm White shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.31
Syd Swift knocks the ball forward to Billy Booth. Billy Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.59
Oxford United have made 3 substitutions with James Howells replacing Jon Rufus, Gilles Formon replacing Anthony Merson and Dietmar Jahn replacing Gary Brand .
81.25
Chris Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Röhlig controls it well on his chest. Jonas Röhlig whips in a cross ball towards Billy Booth. Billy Booth makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.56
Greg Barrett flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Ince who takes it down. Harvey Ince makes a simple pass to Omer Finney. Omer Finney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.50
Dean Carrick makes an attacking run forward. Dean Carrick whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm White. Malcolm White outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Michael Patterson manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
28.4%
46.9%
24.7%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dean Carrick of Barnsley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marvin Jacobs (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Anthony Pearson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tommy Etherington (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Greg Barrett (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Chris Ward (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Dean Carrick (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Carl Stewart (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Harvey Ince (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Malcolm White (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Omer Finney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steve Swift (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Sherwood (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oleg Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Martín Sánchez (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Michael Patterson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jon Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Croft (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dale Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dean Keane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Chris Mcleod (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Syd Swift (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gary Brand (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Anthony Merson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jonas Röhlig (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Billy Booth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | James Howells (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gilles Formon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dietmar Jahn (GK) | 6 | |