Match Report


Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Adam MasonA. Mason56
G
1
G
52Steven MorrisS. Morris
James YoudsJ. Youds47
D
captain2
D
56Simon MarsdenS. Marsden
Eoin MintoE. Minto46
D
3
D
51Kevin PallisterK. Pallister
Martin ParkerM. Parker45
D
4captain
D
46Matt SinclairM. Sinclair
Ramon KnopperR. Knopper43
D
5
M
50George LightfootG. Lightfoot
Brian PowerB. Power53
M
6
M
48Jonathan WhelanJ. Whelan
Colin HeskeyC. Heskey50
M
7
M
48Aniello MarascoA. Marasco
Del KoncheskyD. Konchesky46
M
8
M
45Chris DaviesC. Davies
Nicholas WalkerN. Walker42
M
9
A
44Michael CooperM. Cooper
Brian ShiltonB. Shilton48
A
10
A
43Des VassellD. Vassell
Nicholas GuppyN. Guppy47
A
11
A
40Craig ButtC. Butt
 
Eddie StoneE. Stone51
G
12
D
46Peter LjungbergP. Ljungberg
Kieron Lua-LuaK. Lua-Lua49
G
13
G
44Ross MccannR. Mccann
Shaun PattersonS. Patterson42
D
14
M
42Stan WainwrightS. Wainwright

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 2,401 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Midgley.


0.00
Cheltenham Town kick off the first half!
2.50
Del Konchesky runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Del Konchesky finds some space and shoots from distance but Steven Morris reads it well. Quality keeping!
10.42
Jonathan Whelan makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Whelan finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
12.40
Colin Heskey sees Nicholas Guppy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.12
Colin Heskey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.07
Martin Parker knocks the ball forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Marsden.
24.25
Martin Parker passes the ball forward to Colin Heskey. Colin Heskey flicks a high pass forward. Brian Shilton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.57
Aniello Marasco decides to run forward with the ball. Aniello Marasco shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.40
James Youds flicks a high pass forward. Del Konchesky controls it well on his chest. Del Konchesky knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.44
Ramon Knopper makes a probing pass to Nicholas Walker. Nicholas Walker changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicholas Walker whips in a cross ball towards Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.34
Ramon Knopper makes a probing pass to Colin Heskey. Colin Heskey knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Steven Morris has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with Barnsley kicking off!
53.57
Aniello Marasco flicks a high pass forward. Craig Butt collects the pass. Craig Butt shoots from long range but it is miles over!
66.50
Martin Parker hacks Craig Butt from behind! Martin Parker is warned by the referee! Craig Butt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.50
George Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ramon Knopper.
69.42
Jonathan Whelan knocks the ball forward to Des Vassell. Des Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.47
Nicholas Walker threads a neat ball through to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Guppy but the linesman indicates offside!
77.39
Aniello Marasco flicks a high pass forward to Craig Butt who brings the ball under control. Craig Butt shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
78.33
Colin Heskey knocks the ball forward to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Morris who gathers it comfortably.
79.56
Throw-in to Barnsley. Matt Sinclair rushes to pick up the ball and throws a long ball forward to Kevin Pallister. Kevin Pallister threads a neat ball through to Aniello Marasco. Aniello Marasco flicks a high pass forward. Michael Cooper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Cooper plays a one-two with Craig Butt and rushes in on goal... Michael Cooper shoots from just inside the box. Adam Mason is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.56
Simon Marsden sees Jonathan Whelan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Whelan surges forward with the ball. Jonathan Whelan shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Adam Mason.
85.40
Corner kick to Barnsley. Aniello Marasco plays it out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Chris Davies provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
87.14
James Youds flicks a high pass forward to Brian Power who brings the ball under control. Brian Power makes a simple pass to Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy advances inside the box! Nicholas Guppy cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cheltenham Town

Barnsley
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
32.5%
46.8%
20.8%

Scorers
Brian Shilton 38
Nicholas Guppy 42
Michael Cooper 80

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Guppy of Cheltenham Town

Match Ratings
1.Adam Mason (GK)
6
2.James Youds (DEF)
6
3.Eoin Minto (DEF)
6
4.Martin Parker (DEF)
6
5.Ramon Knopper (DEF)
6
6.Brian Power (MID)
6
7.Colin Heskey (MID)
8
8.Del Konchesky (MID)
7
9.Nicholas Walker (MID)
8
10.Brian Shilton (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nicholas Guppy (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Eddie Stone (GK)
0
13.Kieron Lua-Lua (GK)
0
14.Shaun Patterson (DEF)
0

1.Steven Morris (GK)
6
2.Simon Marsden (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Pallister (DEF)
6
4.Matt Sinclair (DEF)
6
5.George Lightfoot (MID)
6
6.Jonathan Whelan (MID)
8
7.Aniello Marasco (MID)
7
8.Chris Davies (MID)
6
9.Michael Cooper (ATT)goal scored
8
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