Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Royal |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Millwall. A crowd of 18,694 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Barnsley and Millwall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Barnsley and Millwall are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
0.00
0-0Barnsley get the match underway!
6.36
0-0Ezequiel Sivori threads the ball through to Alfred Murrin. Alfred Murrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gareth Beckham but he's offside!
22.32
0-0Eirik Soltvedt plays the ball forward to Ben Bishop. Ben Bishop flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Gallagher who takes it down. Ronnie Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Richard Le Saux is on top of it.
26.54
0-1Dean Thatcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Harley. Andy Harley knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Richard Le Saux has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.01
0-1Andy Harley threads the ball through to Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
32.43
Alfred Murrin makes a run forward as Gareth Beckham takes the throw-in. Alfred Murrin skillfully chests the ball down. Alfred Murrin knocks the ball forward to Carl Pearce. Carl Pearce knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dion Wallwork is offside!
36.31
Kemal Tiler threads a neat ball through to Gareth Beckham. Gareth Beckham plays the ball forward to Niccolo Dean. Niccolo Dean controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Kubilay Özalan reads it well. Fabulous stop!
38.14
With great vision, Gareth Beckham plays the ball forward to Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork plays a quick one-two with Javier Yáñez and rushes in on goal... Dion Wallwork strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Kubilay Özalan gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
40.11
0-1Niccolo Dean comes in with a late challenge on Ben Bishop. Niccolo Dean is warned by the referee! Ben Bishop carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.52
Rainer Hanke makes a probing pass to Dean Thatcher. Dean Thatcher changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dean Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Millwall!
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. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnsley players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Millwall kick off!
49.58
0-2Ezequiel Sivori barges into Eirik Soltvedt. The referee brings Ezequiel Sivori to one side and gives him a warning! Eirik Soltvedt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.52
Bill Clapham passes the ball forward to Gareth Beckham. Gareth Beckham makes a simple pass to Carl Pearce. Carl Pearce threads a neat, attacking ball through to Javier Yáñez. Javier Yáñez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kubilay Özalan with no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
60.30
1-2Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Oliver Dittrich replacing Eirik Soltvedt and David Adams replacing Peter Weir .
65.31
Stanley Granville chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Dean. Niccolo Dean flicks a high ball forward to Ezequiel Sivori who takes it down. Ezequiel Sivori sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
69.38
Kemal Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Murrin. Alfred Murrin threads a neat ball through to Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork plays a one-two with Ezequiel Sivori and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Dion Wallwork provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
71.55
Bill Clapham hits a low pass to Carl Pearce. Carl Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Murrin. Alfred Murrin plays a scrappy one-two with Dion Wallwork and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alfred Murrin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Kubilay Özalan comfortably smothers it!
72.26
Gareth Beckham passes the ball forward to Niccolo Dean. Niccolo Dean whips in a cross ball towards Javier Yáñez. Javier Yáñez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
73.19
Rainer Hanke receives the ball from a throw-in from Oliver Dittrich. Rainer Hanke plays the ball forward to Ben Bishop. Ben Bishop flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Harley. Andy Harley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Adams but he's offside!
77.44
Barnsley have made a substitution with Alfredo Franzone replacing Ezequiel Sivori .Millwall have made a substitution with Quim Ramos replacing Dean Thatcher .
79.11
Quim Ramos runs forward with the ball. Quim Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Andy Harley who brings the ball neatly under control. Andy Harley shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Richard Le Saux easily smothers it!
81.38
Stanley Granville flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo Dean who takes it down. Niccolo Dean kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Beckham. Gareth Beckham shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.12
1-2Ben Bishop flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Kemal Tiler's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
84.13
1-2Antonio Ferreira takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Richard Le Saux scoops up the ball.
87.05
Kemal Tiler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gareth Beckham. Gareth Beckham makes a simple pass to Alfredo Franzone. Alfredo Franzone knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dion Wallwork is offside!
90.00
Kemal Tiler hits a low pass to Gareth Beckham. Gareth Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Javier Yáñez. Javier Yáñez knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Franzone but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
25%
40.3%
34.7%
Scorers
| Javier Yáñez 56 | Peter Weir 27, 43 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter Weir of Millwall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Richard Le Saux (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kemal Tiler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Bill Clapham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stanley Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Niccolo Dean (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gareth Beckham (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alfred Murrin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carl Pearce (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Javier Yáñez (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Dion Wallwork (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ezequiel Sivori (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rodolfo Caracciolo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Samuel Fonseca (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfredo Franzone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Kubilay Özalan (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Eirik Soltvedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Hanke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Simo Simonpoika (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mario Samson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Thatcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ben Bishop (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Antonio Ferreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Peter Weir (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Ronnie Gallagher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy Harley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Oliver Dittrich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Quim Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | David Adams (ATT) | 6 | |