Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,990 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Barnsley and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Barnsley and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
0.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!
12.06
Andy Kirkland receives the ball from a throw-in from Gary Caldwell. Andy Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Lua-Lua collects the pass. Nicky Lua-Lua controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.08
Michael Skora kicks a strong pass forward to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec whips in a cross ball towards Michael Skora. Michael Skora makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.21
Nicky Lua-Lua clumsily knocks into Fernando Ferreira. The referee brings Nicky Lua-Lua to one side and gives him a warning! Fernando Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.15
Albrecht Köller sees Eddy Ballarin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddy Ballarin flicks a high ball forward to Morris Finney who takes it down. Morris Finney tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
27.04
Fernando Ferreira sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Ferreira sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Ferreira plays a one-two with Noel Mendez and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Fernando Ferreira provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.30
Eddie Davis knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Proctor. Luke Proctor hits a low pass to Alistair Carragher. Alistair Carragher cuts inside the box! Alistair Carragher looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.57
Nicky Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Morris Finney controls it well on his chest. Morris Finney controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Teddy Banks is on top of it.
38.43
Don Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Barnsley are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
39.27
Kevin Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Carragher. Alistair Carragher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Skora. Michael Skora knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Carragher. Alistair Carragher heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
40.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Alistair Carragher laces a weighted ball forward to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec edges inside the box! Christophe Ouedec muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
42.32
Eddie Davis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Morrison. Don Morrison advances with the ball. Don Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Proctor but he's offside!
45.00
Luke Proctor flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Carragher. Alistair Carragher knocks the ball forward to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Francisco Carvalho!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Carl Granville replacing Eddy Ballarin.
45.00
Barnsley start the second half!
48.52
Gary Caldwell hacks Alistair Carragher from behind! The referee calls over Gary Caldwell and warns him to calm down! Alistair Carragher runs off the knock.
49.50
Fernando Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Matthew Simonsen. Matthew Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Christophe Ouedec controls it well on his chest. Christophe Ouedec shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.52
Jody Brown barges into Michael Skora. Jody Brown is shown the yellow card! Michael Skora stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.07
Eddie Davis threads the ball through to Alistair Carragher. Alistair Carragher makes a simple pass to Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
63.53
Carl Granville makes a beautiful solo run. Carl Granville knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Morris Finney is offside!
72.46
Luke Proctor sees Michael Skora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Skora whips in a cross ball towards Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
78.33
Julian Dean knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Kirkland. Andy Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Morris Finney holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morris Finney lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Lua-Lua. Nicky Lua-Lua gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.31
Don Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Noel Mendez collects the pass. Noel Mendez shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
89.06
Kevin Gallacher boots it upfield. Don Morrison finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
9
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
29.7%
41.9%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alistair Carragher of Barnsley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Teddy Banks (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Ferreira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Eddie Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthew Simonsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luke Proctor (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Don Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alistair Carragher (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 9. | Noel Mendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michael Skora (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Christophe Ouedec (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Wes Fortune (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Burbage (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alistair Lightfoot (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Francisco Carvalho (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Caldwell (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Arno Röhner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albrecht Köller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Kirkland (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Müller (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eddy Ballarin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicky Lua-Lua (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Jody Brown (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 11. | Morris Finney (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Carl Granville (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Frederico Antunes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Marshall (MID) | 0 | |










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