Match Report


BarnsleyBarnsley     WrexhamWrexham
Computer Player Computer Player Liam Rollings Liam Rollings
Steven MorrisS. Morris52
G
1
G
50Teddy EvansT. Evans
Simon MarsdenS. Marsden56
D
2
D
49Daniel HigginbothamD. Higginbotham
Kevin PallisterK. Pallister51
D
3
D
53Danny SharpeD. Sharpe
Matt SinclairM. Sinclair46
D
captain4captain
D
43Nigel ShieldsN. Shields
George LightfootG. Lightfoot50
M
5
D
43Carl ProctorC. Proctor
Jonathan WhelanJ. Whelan48
M
6
M
63Romain AbidalR. Abidal
Aniello MarascoA. Marasco48
M
7
M
52Eddie ShawE. Shaw
Chris DaviesC. Davies45
M
8
M
40Dominic MasonD. Mason
Michael CooperM. Cooper44
A
9
A
46Dale KasperD. Kasper
Des VassellD. Vassell43
A
10
M
54Carl SeamanC. Seaman
Craig ButtC. Butt40
A
11
A
47Carlton GascoigneC. Gascoigne
 
Peter LjungbergP. Ljungberg46
D
12
D
37Danny RoyceD. Royce
Ross MccannR. Mccann44
G
13
M
49Wayne MooreW. Moore
Stan WainwrightS. Wainwright42
M
14
A
44Teddy BaileyT. Bailey

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 2,985 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wrexham appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Jeffers.


0.00
Wrexham kick off and get the first half underway!
2.06
Eddie Shaw makes a simple pass to Dale Kasper. Dale Kasper finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
3.41
Carl Proctor flicks a high pass forward. Romain Abidal controls it well on his chest. Romain Abidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
8.03
Kevin Pallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan flicks a high ball forward to Craig Butt who takes it down. Craig Butt lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
10.29
Nigel Shields sees a break and surges forward. Nigel Shields makes a simple pass to Dale Kasper. Dale Kasper shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Steven Morris as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
11.47
Eddie Shaw takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Carl Proctor provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.13
Michael Cooper catches Carl Proctor on the ankles. The referee calls over Michael Cooper and shows him a yellow card! Carl Proctor grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.32
Dominic Mason flicks a high ball forward to Dale Kasper who takes it down. Dale Kasper whips in a cross ball towards Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.32
Nigel Shields runs forward with the ball. Nigel Shields kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
20.45
Kevin Pallister threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Vassell. Des Vassell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
26.06
Daniel Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Shaw controls it well on his chest. Eddie Shaw flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.02
Without breaking stride, Nigel Shields plays the ball forward to Romain Abidal. With great vision, Romain Abidal plays the ball forward to Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman rockets a shot on goal. Steven Morris is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.15
Dominic Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Kasper. Dale Kasper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Marsden.
36.37
Simon Marsden makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Marsden makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Marsden shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
38.04
Dominic Mason threads the ball through to Dale Kasper. Dale Kasper shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. Wrexham also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Barnsley kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
Eddie Shaw barges into Jonathan Whelan. Eddie Shaw is shown the yellow card! Jonathan Whelan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.14
Aniello Marasco surges forward with the ball. Aniello Marasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
53.56
Eddie Shaw makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Kasper. Dale Kasper finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
55.08
Romain Abidal kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.27
Romain Abidal makes a probing pass to Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Kasper. Dale Kasper knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.51
Carl Seaman barges into Kevin Pallister. The referee calls over Carl Seaman and warns him to calm down! Kevin Pallister runs off the knock.
67.49
Aniello Marasco flicks a high ball forward to Michael Cooper who takes it down. Michael Cooper finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.34
Carl Proctor takes it forward alone. Carl Proctor threads a neat ball through to Dale Kasper. Dale Kasper finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
75.55
Jonathan Whelan threads a neat ball through to Des Vassell. Des Vassell shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.10
With wonderful vision, Kevin Pallister plays the ball forward to Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Des Vassell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Des Vassell advances inside the box! Des Vassell tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
79.14
Aniello Marasco passes the ball forward to Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
83.32
Carl Proctor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason plays the ball forward to Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman whips in a cross ball towards Dale Kasper. Dale Kasper makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.44
Carl Proctor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason threads a neat ball through to Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Kasper. Dale Kasper knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Steven Morris reads it well. Nice keeping!
85.40
Jonathan Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Butt. Craig Butt tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Teddy Evans manages to keep it out.
89.40
Aniello Marasco flicks a high pass forward to Des Vassell who brings the ball under control. Des Vassell tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Chris Davies makes a probing pass to Craig Butt. Craig Butt knocks in a cross ball towards Des Vassell. Des Vassell rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Barnsley

Wrexham
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
9
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
28.6%
44%
27.4%

Scorers
Carl Seaman 27
Dale Kasper 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dale Kasper of Wrexham

Match Ratings
1.Steven Morris (GK)
7
2.Simon Marsden (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Pallister (DEF)
7
4.Matt Sinclair (DEF)
6
5.George Lightfoot (MID)
6
6.Jonathan Whelan (MID)
7
7.Aniello Marasco (MID)
7
8.Chris Davies (MID)
6
9.Michael Cooper (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Des Vassell (ATT)
6
11.Craig Butt (ATT)
6
 
12.Peter Ljungberg (DEF)
0
13.Ross Mccann (GK)
0
14.Stan Wainwright (MID)
0

1.Teddy Evans (GK)
6
2.Daniel Higginbotham (DEF)
6
3.Danny Sharpe (DEF)
6
4.Nigel Shields (DEF)
7
5.Carl Proctor (DEF)
7
6.Romain Abidal (MID)
6
7.Eddie Shaw (MID)yellow card
6
8.Dominic Mason (MID)
7
9.Dale Kasper (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Carl Seaman (MID)goal scored
9
11.Carlton Gascoigne (ATT)
7
 
12.Danny Royce (DEF)
0
13.Wayne Moore (MID)
0
14.Teddy Bailey (ATT)
0