Match Report


BarnsleyBarnsley     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Teddy BanksT. Banks66
G
1
G
55James WinterburnJ. Winterburn
Fernando FerreiraF. Ferreira65
D
2
D
66Alan BurgessA. Burgess
Eddie DavisE. Davis56
D
3captain
D
61Ian MorrisI. Morris
Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher52
D
4
D
56Les WiltordL. Wiltord
Matthew SimonsenM. Simonsen47
D
5
D
54Craig PattersonC. Patterson
Luke ProctorL. Proctor57
M
captain6
M
64Neil McNeillN. McNeill
Don MorrisonD. Morrison49
M
7
M
58Mervin WoodcockM. Woodcock
Alistair CarragherA. Carragher48
M
8
M
52Edmundo GutierrezE. Gutierrez
Noel MendezN. Mendez76
A
9
A
57Harvey SouthgateH. Southgate
Michael SkoraM. Skora68
A
10
A
55Warren LampardW. Lampard
Christophe OuedecC. Ouedec62
A
11
A
51Garcia Duque UrsoG. Urso
 
Wes FortuneW. Fortune64
G
12
M
52Kelvin NaylorK. Naylor
John BurbageJ. Burbage59
A
13
G
51Neil BallN. Ball
Alistair LightfootA. Lightfoot53
G
14
M
50Del WestwoodD. Westwood

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Barnsley and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.


0.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley kick off!
3.02
Edmundo Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate plays a quick one-two with Warren Lampard and rushes in on goal... Harvey Southgate makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Teddy Banks is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
6.08
Kevin Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Proctor. Luke Proctor makes a probing pass to Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alistair Carragher is offside!
8.03
Don Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Noel Mendez is offside!
9.55
Craig Patterson passes the ball forward to Mervin Woodcock. Mervin Woodcock plays the ball forward to Warren Lampard. Warren Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.18
Les Wiltord hits a low pass to Edmundo Gutierrez. Edmundo Gutierrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate knocks in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Good keeping from Teddy Banks as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.04
Mervin Woodcock takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Noel Mendez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
27.37
Without breaking stride, Alistair Carragher plays the ball forward to Luke Proctor. Luke Proctor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Skora. Michael Skora finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
28.32
With a delightful solo run, Edmundo Gutierrez stretches the opposition's defence. Edmundo Gutierrez threads the ball through to Neil McNeill but he's offside!
30.20
Alistair Carragher catches Neil McNeill on the ankles. The referee warns Alistair Carragher to calm down! Neil McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.50
Les Wiltord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill takes it forward alone. Neil McNeill shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Teddy Banks manages to gather it comfortably.
40.55
Eddie Davis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Morrison. Don Morrison threads a neat ball through to Michael Skora. Michael Skora plays a scrappy one-two with Noel Mendez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Michael Skora tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! James Winterburn had no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
44.20
Luke Proctor chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Noel Mendez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barnsley!
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. Rotherham United have changed their lineup with Del Westwood replacing Edmundo Gutierrez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.

45.00
The second half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
47.43
Alistair Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Noel Mendez collects the pass. Noel Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Christophe Ouedec. Craig Patterson barges into Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
49.31
Les Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Woodcock comfortably collects the pass. Mervin Woodcock whips in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Garcia Duque Urso!
54.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Alistair Carragher plays the ball forward to Don Morrison. Don Morrison shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.47
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
63.26
Eddie Davis threads a neat ball through to Alistair Carragher. Alistair Carragher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Mervin Woodcock plays the ball forward to Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
69.54
Kevin Gallacher hits a low pass to Luke Proctor. Luke Proctor advances with the ball. Luke Proctor passes the ball forward to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec tries a spectacular strike. Good keeping from James Winterburn as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
71.28
Luke Proctor takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Christophe Ouedec provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! James Winterburn has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.27
Mervin Woodcock sees Neil McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil McNeill threads a neat ball through to Garcia Duque Urso. Garcia Duque Urso tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.53
Eddie Davis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Morrison. With vision, Don Morrison laces a weighted ball forward to Alistair Carragher. Alistair Carragher plays a scrappy one-two with Michael Skora and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alistair Carragher cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
77.29
Barnsley have made 2 substitutions with Alistair Lightfoot replacing Michael Skora and John Burbage replacing Kevin Gallacher .Rotherham United have made a substitution with Neil Ball replacing Ian Morris .
78.36
Eddie Davis flicks a high pass forward. Luke Proctor controls it well on his chest. With fabulous vision, Luke Proctor picks a pass forward to Alistair Lightfoot. Alistair Lightfoot rushes past Neil Ball! Alistair Lightfoot makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by James Winterburn. Excellent save.
83.03
Alan Burgess pushes up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Alan Burgess stretches the opposition's defence. Alan Burgess lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Southgate. Harvey Southgate flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Barnsley

Rotherham United
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
28.6%
41.4%
30%

Scorers
Michael Skora 41
Noel Mendez 44
Christophe Ouedec 71
Garcia Duque Urso 49
Harvey Southgate 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Noel Mendez of Barnsley

Match Ratings
1.Teddy Banks (GK)
7
2.Fernando Ferreira (DEF)
6
3.Eddie Davis (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Gallacher (DEF)
6
5.Matthew Simonsen (DEF)
6
6.Luke Proctor (MID)
8
7.Don Morrison (MID)
6
8.Alistair Carragher (MID)
7
9.Noel Mendez (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Michael Skora (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Christophe Ouedec (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Wes Fortune (GK)
0
13.John Burbage (ATT)
6
14.Alistair Lightfoot (GK)
6

1.James Winterburn (GK)
7
2.Alan Burgess (DEF)
7
3.Ian Morris (DEF)
6
4.Les Wiltord (DEF)
6
5.Craig Patterson (DEF)
6
6.Neil McNeill (MID)
7
7.Mervin Woodcock (MID)
7
8.Edmundo Gutierrez (MID)
6
9.Harvey Southgate (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Warren Lampard (ATT)
6
11.Garcia Duque Urso (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Kelvin Naylor (MID)
0
13.Neil Ball (GK)
6
14.Del Westwood (MID)
6