Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Deepdale where Preston North End play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 2,917 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Preston North End are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Jeffers.
The pitch is in good condition.
Preston North End are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Jeffers.
0.00
0-0Preston North End kick off and get the first half underway!
3.29
0-0Chris Davies knocks the ball forward to Des Vassell. Des Vassell shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.10
0-0Jonathan Whelan surges forward with the ball. Jonathan Whelan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Cooper but he's offside!
8.45
1-0Stanley Weir kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Lowe. Dave Lowe passes the ball forward to Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.48
Chris Davies flicks a high pass forward. Michael Cooper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Cooper finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.32
Marc Gascoigne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
24.35
1-0Marc Gascoigne takes it forward alone. Marc Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Steven Morris as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
25.43
1-0Marc Gascoigne takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Steven Morris scoops up the ball.
26.53
Aniello Marasco flicks a high ball forward to Des Vassell who takes it down. Des Vassell shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.20
Leon Lisbie hits a low pass to Adam Jackson. Adam Jackson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.35
1-0Dave Lowe catches Jonathan Whelan on the ankles. The referee calls over Dave Lowe and shows him a yellow card! Jonathan Whelan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.32
Marc Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Preston North End appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Barnsley kick off!
51.21
2-0Aniello Marasco clumsily knocks into Dave Lowe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dave Lowe runs off the knock.
53.38
Chris Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Butt. Craig Butt shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
55.05
Marc Gascoigne brings the ball forward. Marc Gascoigne cuts inside the box! Marc Gascoigne looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Steven Morris. Excellent save.
60.42
Leon Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hulme. Neil Hulme passes the ball forward to Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Steven Morris with no chance!! Goal for Preston North End!
65.20
Jonathan Whelan flicks a high pass forward to Michael Cooper who brings the ball under control. Michael Cooper tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.15
Dave Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor edges inside the box! Tony Proctor shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Steven Morris. Excellent save.
69.21
Dave Lowe clumsily knocks into Chris Davies. The referee calls over Dave Lowe and warns him to calm down! Chris Davies gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.33
3-0Matt Sinclair chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Des Vassell collects the pass. Des Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Butt. Craig Butt heads the ball goalwards. The ball comes off Stanley Weir and the loose ball is cleared up field.
90.00
George Lightfoot sees Des Vassell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Des Vassell shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
24%
50.7%
25.3%
Scorers
| Jonas Schröder 8 Tony Proctor 38, 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony Proctor of Preston North End |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Beagrie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bill Kasper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stanley Weir (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Lisbie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ashley Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Gascoigne (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Dave Lowe (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Neil Hulme (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adam Jackson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tony Proctor (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Jonas Schröder (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Nwankwo Burgess (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Norman Philips (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Benali (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steven Morris (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Simon Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Pallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Sinclair (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | George Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Whelan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Aniello Marasco (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Chris Davies (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Michael Cooper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 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 | |