Match Report


BarnsleyBarnsley     Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jacob BridgesJ. Bridges47
G
1
G
68Mervin GodberM. Godber
Mark PearceM. Pearce55
D
2
D
71Bruno ReisB. Reis
Simon PetersS. Peters48
D
3
D
67Ben McgovernB. Mcgovern
Patrick WardP. Ward44
D
4captain
D
52Arthur BoatengA. Boateng
Alun MersonA. Merson43
D
5
M
81Adam SouthgateA. Southgate
Jermaine LoweJ. Lowe47
M
6
M
63Stephen RobinsonS. Robinson
Oleg GriffinO. Griffin45
M
7
M
58Andy DavidsonA. Davidson
Adam PallisterA. Pallister38
M
8
M
57Mervin ImpeyM. Impey
Stephen LiddellS. Liddell37
M
9
A
64Nigel InsleyN. Insley
James StandingJ. Standing60
A
10
A
61Kevin NivenK. Niven
Ian SheringhamI. Sheringham53
A
captain11
A
46Daniel GrimandiD. Grimandi
 
Anthony MortensenA. Mortensen51
A
12
M
55Andy McallisterA. Mcallister
Ade IkpebaA. Ikpeba46
G
13
M
53Craig CollinsC. Collins
Norman BarrettN. Barrett39
G
14
M
47Jonathan MurphyJ. Murphy

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,728 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Jobson.


0.00
Barnsley start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.58
Adam Pallister makes a probing pass to James Standing. James Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.41
Simon Peters flicks a high pass forward to Oleg Griffin who brings the ball under control. Oleg Griffin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
9.53
Andy Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley edges inside the box! Nigel Insley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.11
Adam Southgate threads a neat ball through to Daniel Grimandi. Daniel Grimandi shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
27.12
Simon Peters knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Griffin. Oleg Griffin knocks the ball forward to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Reis.
28.10
Mervin Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Grimandi. Daniel Grimandi shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.26
Jermaine Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Ian Sheringham collects the pass. Ian Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.44
Andy Davidson sees Daniel Grimandi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Grimandi shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.23
Ian Sheringham hacks Arthur Boateng from behind! The referee calls over Ian Sheringham and warns him to calm down! Arthur Boateng gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.48
Oleg Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Ian Sheringham controls it well on his chest. Ian Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards James Standing. James Standing finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Mervin Godber. Excellent save.
40.46
Simon Peters darts forward. Simon Peters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.12
Jermaine Lowe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jermaine Lowe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arthur Boateng.
44.33
Simon Peters makes a simple pass to Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell makes a probing pass to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham whips in a cross ball towards James Standing. Arthur Boateng catches James Standing on the ankles. James Standing appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
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. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnsley players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off the second half!
47.05
Jermaine Lowe makes a simple pass to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
49.38
Jermaine Lowe hits a low pass to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.58
Stephen Robinson passes the ball forward to Daniel Grimandi. Daniel Grimandi advances inside the box! Daniel Grimandi shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
59.50
Adam Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Pearce.
60.35
Arthur Boateng sees Stephen Robinson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Stephen Robinson plays the ball forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven makes a great pass forward. Daniel Grimandi runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
61.09
Stephen Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Grimandi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Grimandi makes a great pass forward. Kevin Niven runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
63.37
Oleg Griffin comes in with a late challenge on Andy Davidson. The referee calls over Oleg Griffin and warns him to calm down! Andy Davidson runs off the knock.
75.16
Arthur Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Andy Davidson collects the pass. Andy Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley beats his man to it with a header but it is deflected wide by Alun Merson.
76.30
It's a corner kick. Adam Southgate kicks a low ball out wide. Arthur Boateng takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.51
Bruno Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Robinson. With vision, Stephen Robinson plays the ball forward to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley passes the ball forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.24
Andy Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Grimandi. Daniel Grimandi plays a one-two with Nigel Insley and advances towards the goal... Daniel Grimandi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Jacob Bridges had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
83.51
Patrick Ward flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Lowe collects the pass. Jermaine Lowe knocks the ball forward to James Standing. James Standing plays a quick one-two with Ian Sheringham and rushes in on goal... James Standing rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.32
Stephen Liddell makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham beats his man to it with a header but somehow Mervin Godber manages to keep it out.
89.07
Simon Peters flicks a high pass forward. Adam Pallister easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Pallister chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham shoots from 20 yards but somehow Mervin Godber manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Barnsley

Bolton Wanderers
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
30.2%
44.2%
25.6%

Scorers
Nigel Insley 10
Daniel Grimandi 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Insley of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Jacob Bridges (GK)
6
2.Mark Pearce (DEF)
6
3.Simon Peters (DEF)
7
4.Patrick Ward (DEF)
6
5.Alun Merson (DEF)
6
6.Jermaine Lowe (MID)
7
7.Oleg Griffin (MID)
6
8.Adam Pallister (MID)
6
9.Stephen Liddell (MID)
7
10.James Standing (ATT)
6
11.Ian Sheringham (ATT)
7
 
12.Anthony Mortensen (ATT)
0
13.Ade Ikpeba (GK)
0
14.Norman Barrett (GK)
0

1.Mervin Godber (GK)
8
2.Bruno Reis (DEF)
6
3.Ben Mcgovern (DEF)
6
4.Arthur Boateng (DEF)
6
5.Adam Southgate (MID)
6
6.Stephen Robinson (MID)
7
7.Andy Davidson (MID)
7
8.Mervin Impey (MID)
6
9.Nigel Insley (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Kevin Niven (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Grimandi (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Andy Mcallister (MID)
0
13.Craig Collins (MID)
0
14.Jonathan Murphy (MID)
0