Match Report


BarnsleyBarnsley     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Martín SánchezM. Sánchez48
G
1
G
69Franck MichelF. Michel
Anthony PearsonA. Pearson61
D
2captain
D
75Damien DuberryD. Duberry
Greg BarrettG. Barrett58
D
3
D
69Malcolm ToddM. Todd
Tommy EtheringtonT. Etherington56
D
4
D
59Harvey GoldbergH. Goldberg
Spencer CharltonS. Charlton53
D
5
M
84Francis DefoeF. Defoe
Nicholas FerdinandN. Ferdinand60
M
6
M
76Shaun BurbageS. Burbage
Neil SummerbellN. Summerbell59
M
7
M
69Damien CotteeD. Cottee
Carl StewartC. Stewart53
M
captain8
M
65Winston LarosW. Laros
Scott LofthouseS. Lofthouse65
A
9
A
72Florin NanuF. Nanu
Tim ByrneT. Byrne58
A
10
A
65Eddie WilliamsE. Williams
Warren UnsworthW. Unsworth51
A
11
A
63Nicola Carlo StelloneN. Stellone
 
Manuel ReisM. Reis53
M
12
G
63Sol RodgersS. Rodgers
Chris WardC. Ward49
D
13
D
56Neil MayN. May
Robert SherwoodR. Sherwood49
D
14
M
55Robert MontagueR. Montague

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 8,956 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Robson.


0.00
Middlesbrough kick off the first half!
4.08
Harvey Goldberg drives a long ball upfield. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer Charlton.
9.28
Spencer Charlton makes a simple pass to Neil Summerbell. Neil Summerbell decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Summerbell threads the ball through to Warren Unsworth but he's offside!
10.32
Carl Stewart sees Tim Byrne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Byrne lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.50
Shaun Burbage plays the ball forward to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Tommy Etherington is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
18.32
Damien Cottee makes a probing pass to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Martín Sánchez!
21.01
With some swift thinking, Winston Laros plays the ball forward to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Martín Sánchez smothers it!
22.31
Tim Byrne comes in with a late challenge on Damien Duberry. Tim Byrne is shown the yellow card! Damien Duberry runs off the knock.
26.42
Damien Cottee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.12
Francis Defoe kicks a strong pass forward to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu threads a neat ball through to Eddie Williams. Some good footwork from Eddie Williams provides some space. He shoots at goal but Greg Barrett is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
33.07
Scott Lofthouse clumsily knocks into Harvey Goldberg. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harvey Goldberg stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.10
Shaun Burbage flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Williams collects the pass. Eddie Williams shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.19
Malcolm Todd plays the ball forward to Damien Cottee. Damien Cottee makes a probing pass to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Barrett.
42.53
Tommy Etherington takes it forward alone. Tommy Etherington threads a neat ball through to Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
44.12
Nicholas Ferdinand hits a low pass to Warren Unsworth. Warren Unsworth rushes past Damien Duberry! Warren Unsworth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Franck Michel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley get the second half underway!
47.22
Carl Stewart threads a neat ball through to Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franck Michel who gathers it comfortably.
48.14
Neil Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Tim Byrne holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Franck Michel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.51
Tommy Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Carl Stewart holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Stewart hits a low pass to Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
54.42
Florin Nanu clumsily knocks into Greg Barrett. The referee brings Florin Nanu to one side and gives him a warning! Greg Barrett hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.46
Tommy Etherington takes it forward alone. Tommy Etherington sees Tim Byrne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Byrne cuts inside the box! Tim Byrne rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Franck Michel.
57.38
Neil Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Warren Unsworth collects the pass. Warren Unsworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.28
Damien Duberry sees Shaun Burbage in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shaun Burbage kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams shoots from 20 yards but Martín Sánchez reads it well. Excellent keeping!
60.47
Barnsley have made a substitution with Chris Ward replacing Neil Summerbell .
65.32
Damien Cottee takes it forward alone. Damien Cottee edges inside the box! Damien Cottee strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Greg Barrett and flashes wide of the far post.
66.43
Damien Cottee takes a quick corner, playing it short to Damien Duberry. Damien Duberry deftly flicks the ball on. Martín Sánchez jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
67.14
Winston Laros flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Williams collects the pass. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Barrett.
71.07
Damien Cottee plays the ball forward to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams runs straight at the defence! Eddie Williams looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Martín Sánchez gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
72.37
Damien Cottee hits a low pass to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.18
Damien Duberry makes a beautiful solo run. Damien Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Florin Nanu. Florin Nanu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.54
Greg Barrett hits a low pass to Nicholas Ferdinand. Nicholas Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward. Scott Lofthouse collects the pass. Scott Lofthouse skips past Damien Duberry! Damien Duberry comes in with a late challenge on Scott Lofthouse. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
85.26
Nicholas Ferdinand takes a long throw-in. Chris Ward flicks a high pass forward to Scott Lofthouse who brings the ball under control. Scott Lofthouse lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Unsworth. Warren Unsworth makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.04
Nicola Carlo Stellone clumsily knocks into Anthony Pearson. The referee calls over Nicola Carlo Stellone and shows him a yellow card! Anthony Pearson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Barnsley

Middlesbrough
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
34.9%
37.2%
27.9%

Scorers
Warren Unsworth 44
Scott Lofthouse 48
Nicola Carlo Stellone 26
Florin Nanu 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Lofthouse of Barnsley

Match Ratings
1.Martín Sánchez (GK)
8
2.Anthony Pearson (DEF)
6
3.Greg Barrett (DEF)
7
4.Tommy Etherington (DEF)
8
5.Spencer Charlton (DEF)
6
6.Nicholas Ferdinand (MID)
7
7.Neil Summerbell (MID)
7
8.Carl Stewart (MID)
7
9.Scott Lofthouse (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Tim Byrne (ATT)yellow card
7
11.Warren Unsworth (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Manuel Reis (MID)
0
13.Chris Ward (DEF)
6
14.Robert Sherwood (DEF)
0

1.Franck Michel (GK)
7
2.Damien Duberry (DEF)
8
3.Malcolm Todd (DEF)
7
4.Harvey Goldberg (DEF)
6
5.Francis Defoe (MID)
6
6.Shaun Burbage (MID)
6
7.Damien Cottee (MID)
8
8.Winston Laros (MID)
6
9.Florin Nanu (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Eddie Williams (ATT)
8
11.Nicola Carlo Stellone (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Sol Rodgers (GK)
0
13.Neil May (DEF)
0
14.Robert Montague (MID)
0