Match Report
| Barnsley | Barnsley |  |  | Reading | Reading | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Egutu Afolabi | E. Afolabi |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 |  | Jason Mills | J. Mills | |||||||||
| Joe Grimandi | J. Grimandi | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Duncan Lumsdon | D. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Stefan Dumitru Hagi | S. Hagi |  | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Kieron Bailey | K. Bailey | |||||||||
| Jani Gadd | J. Gadd |  | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Trevor Stamp | T. Stamp | |||||||||
| Scott Young | S. Young | | 72 | M | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Steven Clegg | S. Clegg | |||||||||
| Marvin Mendonca | M. Mendonca | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Fredrik Draper | F. Draper | |||||||||
| Marek Lato | M. Lato |  | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Paul Oliver | P. Oliver | |||||||||
| Brynjar Gunnlaugsson | B. Gunnlaugsson |  | 69 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Steve Armstrong | S. Armstrong | |||||||||
| Phil Kirkland | P. Kirkland | | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 |  | Leonel Rosario | L. Rosario | |||||||||
| Said Zegers | S. Zegers |  | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Syd Mowbray | S. Mowbray | |||||||||
| Daniele Rowett | D. Rowett | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Trevor Lua-Lua | T. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Reading. A crowd of 9,303 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Barnsley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Barnsley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Reading start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.20
0-0Marek Lato threads the ball through to Said Zegers. Said Zegers shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.41
Trevor Stamp decides to run forward with the ball. Trevor Stamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua goes all the way! Trevor Lua-Lua tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.32
0-0Scott Young chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Rowett. Daniele Rowett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steven Clegg.
14.50
Jani Gadd flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Mendonca. Marvin Mendonca makes a simple pass to Daniele Rowett. Daniele Rowett whips in a cross ball towards Said Zegers. Said Zegers powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.24
Marek Lato makes a simple pass to Daniele Rowett. Daniele Rowett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Lumsdon.
24.31
Paul Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonel Rosario. Leonel Rosario goes all the way! Leonel Rosario shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.41
0-0Trevor Stamp barges into Daniele Rowett. Trevor Stamp is given a warning by the referee! Daniele Rowett gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.24
0-0Stefan Dumitru Hagi threads the ball through to Brynjar Gunnlaugsson. Brynjar Gunnlaugsson passes the ball forward to Daniele Rowett. Daniele Rowett lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jason Mills easily picks it out of the air!
34.56
Trevor Stamp makes a simple pass to Paul Oliver. Paul Oliver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonel Rosario. Leonel Rosario knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Mowbray. Syd Mowbray directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Egutu Afolabi!
36.30
Steve Armstrong knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonel Rosario. Leonel Rosario shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Egutu Afolabi manages to gather it comfortably.
38.38
Steve Armstrong knocks the ball forward to Syd Mowbray. Syd Mowbray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jani Gadd.
44.52
Trevor Stamp knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Draper. Fredrik Draper brings the ball forward. Fredrik Draper flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Mowbray. Syd Mowbray makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley kick off!
47.19
Trevor Stamp kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Draper. Fredrik Draper flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Lua-Lua. Trevor Lua-Lua controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.37
1-0Scott Young knocks the ball forward to Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Rowett. Daniele Rowett powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.50
Paul Oliver chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Mowbray. Syd Mowbray shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.12
Marvin Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Said Zegers. Said Zegers flicks the ball with his head. Said Zegers scores for Barnsley!!
63.41
Kieron Bailey barges into Marek Lato. The referee calls over Kieron Bailey and warns him to calm down! Marek Lato carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.41
2-0Stefan Dumitru Hagi barges into Leonel Rosario. The referee calls over Stefan Dumitru Hagi and warns him to calm down! Leonel Rosario runs off the knock.
67.28
Marek Lato makes a probing pass to Daniele Rowett. Daniele Rowett whips in a cross ball towards Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
71.53
Marek Lato knocks the ball forward to Said Zegers. Said Zegers whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Rowett. Daniele Rowett powers a header at goal but somehow Jason Mills manages to keep it out.
81.09
Steve Armstrong catches Marvin Mendonca on the ankles. Steve Armstrong is warned by the referee! Marvin Mendonca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.27
Stefan Dumitru Hagi knocks the ball forward to Brynjar Gunnlaugsson. Brynjar Gunnlaugsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Rowett. Daniele Rowett is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.26
Duncan Lumsdon passes the ball forward to Paul Oliver. Paul Oliver makes a probing pass to Leonel Rosario. Leonel Rosario goes all the way! Leonel Rosario shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Egutu Afolabi manages to gather it comfortably.
89.22
2-0Reading are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Barnsley's defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
25.3%
44%
30.7%
Scorers