Match Report


Colchester UnitedColchester United     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Aaron BarryA. Barry54
G
1
G
47Jacob BridgesJ. Bridges
Sebastian MöllerS. Möller69
D
2
D
55Mark PearceM. Pearce
Don StrachanD. Strachan68
D
3
D
48Simon PetersS. Peters
Mick FinneyM. Finney63
D
4
D
44Patrick WardP. Ward
Claudio M. Di StefanoC. Di Stefano73
M
5
D
43Alun MersonA. Merson
Alfred LjungbergA. Ljungberg52
M
6
M
47Jermaine LoweJ. Lowe
Alfredo LilloA. Lillo46
M
7
M
45Oleg GriffinO. Griffin
Francis GodberF. Godber43
M
8
M
38Adam PallisterA. Pallister
Jan BackesJ. Backes74
A
9
M
37Stephen LiddellS. Liddell
Peter WeaverP. Weaver45
A
10
A
60James StandingJ. Standing
Dion AndertonD. Anderton44
A
captain11captain
A
53Ian SheringhamI. Sheringham
 
Gennaro MicilloG. Micillo58
D
12
A
51Anthony MortensenA. Mortensen
Adam JoachimA. Joachim54
D
13
G
46Ade IkpebaA. Ikpeba
Malcolm MooreM. Moore48
G
14
G
39Norman BarrettN. Barrett

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 4,500 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Griffin.


0.00
Barnsley kick off and get the first half underway!
3.19
Claudio M. Di Stefano flicks a high pass forward. Dion Anderton controls it well on his chest. Dion Anderton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Bridges who gathers it comfortably.
9.54
Stephen Liddell passes the ball forward to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham whips in a cross ball towards James Standing. James Standing fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.37
Claudio M. Di Stefano knocks the ball forward to Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Jan Backes. Jan Backes powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.47
Mark Pearce threads a neat ball through to Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell threads the ball through to James Standing. James Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Sebastian Möller is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
15.21
It's a corner kick. Oleg Griffin loops the ball over to the far post. Peter Weaver reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
21.02
Francis Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.53
Don Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Ljungberg. Alfred Ljungberg hits a low pass to Jan Backes. Jan Backes whips in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.33
Dion Anderton catches Patrick Ward on the ankles. Dion Anderton is warned by the referee! Patrick Ward stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.48
Colchester United are in full control of this game.
42.47
Jermaine Lowe threads a neat ball through to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.40
Oleg Griffin threads a neat ball through to James Standing. James Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Sheringham. With a superhuman jump, Ian Sheringham connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United have changed their lineup with Adam Joachim replacing Alfredo Lillo. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnsley players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Colchester United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.41
Claudio M. Di Stefano plays the ball forward to Dion Anderton. Dion Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.07
Alun Merson makes a probing pass to Adam Pallister. Adam Pallister chips the ball to his team mate, James Standing. James Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.44
Adam Joachim makes a run forward as Francis Godber takes the throw-in. Adam Joachim skillfully chests the ball down. Adam Joachim makes a probing pass to Jan Backes. Jan Backes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Pearce.
60.06
Colchester United have made 2 substitutions with Gennaro Micillo replacing Sebastian Möller and Malcolm Moore replacing Dion Anderton .
63.28
Adam Pallister darts forward. Adam Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards James Standing. James Standing makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
71.55
Don Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Adam Pallister. The referee calls over Don Strachan and shows him a yellow card! Adam Pallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.39
Alfred Ljungberg flicks a high ball forward to Jan Backes who takes it down. Jan Backes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Ward.
75.57
Alfred Ljungberg kicks a strong pass forward to Malcolm Moore. Malcolm Moore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Peters.
77.30
Gennaro Micillo threads the ball through to Claudio M. Di Stefano. Claudio M. Di Stefano flicks a high pass forward to Jan Backes who brings the ball under control. Jan Backes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.57
Simon Peters makes a probing pass to Jermaine Lowe. Jermaine Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Ian Sheringham collects the pass. Ian Sheringham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gennaro Micillo.
84.08
Stephen Liddell advances with the ball. Stephen Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.21
Gennaro Micillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Godber. Francis Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Weaver. Peter Weaver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.40
Alun Merson knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell sees Ian Sheringham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Sheringham shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Colchester United

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

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.6%
46.9%
26.6%

Scorers
Jan Backes 10
Peter Weaver 25, 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Peter Weaver of Colchester United

Match Ratings
1.Aaron Barry (GK)
6
2.Sebastian Möller (DEF)
7
3.Don Strachan (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Mick Finney (DEF)
6
5.Claudio M. Di Stefano (MID)
6
6.Alfred Ljungberg (MID)
6
7.Alfredo Lillo (MID)
6
8.Francis Godber (MID)
6
9.Jan Backes (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Peter Weaver (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Dion Anderton (ATT)
7
 
12.Gennaro Micillo (DEF)
6
13.Adam Joachim (DEF)
6
14.Malcolm Moore (GK)
6

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