Match Report


BarnsleyBarnsley     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jacob BridgesJ. Bridges47
G
1
G
47Wes GodberW. Godber
Mark PearceM. Pearce55
D
2
D
60Danny GordonD. Gordon
Simon PetersS. Peters48
D
3
D
59Nicholas InceN. Ince
Patrick WardP. Ward44
D
4
D
58Dennis EvansD. Evans
Alun MersonA. Merson43
D
5
D
54Philippe AbardonadoP. Abardonado
Jermaine LoweJ. Lowe47
M
6
M
65Sol PetersS. Peters
Oleg GriffinO. Griffin45
M
7
M
55Ashley MatthewsA. Matthews
Adam PallisterA. Pallister38
M
8
M
53Roberto HidalgoR. Hidalgo
Stephen LiddellS. Liddell37
M
9
A
59Nigel ThatcherN. Thatcher
James StandingJ. Standing60
A
10captain
A
55Dave CoppingerD. Coppinger
Ian SheringhamI. Sheringham53
A
captain11
A
48Richard DoddR. Dodd
 
Anthony MortensenA. Mortensen51
A
12
M
52Alexander HenryA. Henry
Ade IkpebaA. Ikpeba46
G
13
M
48Tony PottsT. Potts
Norman BarrettN. Barrett39
G
14
D
46Andy McManamanA. McManaman

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 3,887 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Harrison.


0.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley get the match underway!
2.22
Nicholas Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Peters. Sol Peters makes a simple pass to Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
4.55
Simon Peters threads a neat ball through to Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell threads a neat ball through to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.09
Ashley Matthews flicks a high pass forward to Richard Dodd who brings the ball under control. Richard Dodd shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
12.17
Roberto Hidalgo flicks a high ball forward to Dave Coppinger who takes it down. Dave Coppinger shoots from 20 yards. Jacob Bridges is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.42
Adam Pallister threads the ball through to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.36
Simon Peters comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Thatcher. Simon Peters is given a warning by the referee! Nigel Thatcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.58
Sol Peters flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Thatcher comfortably collects the pass. Nigel Thatcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jacob Bridges reads it well. Great save!
27.32
Mark Pearce brings the ball forward. Mark Pearce threads the ball through to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicholas Ince.
30.25
Adam Pallister sees a break and surges forward. Adam Pallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
32.33
Sol Peters makes a simple pass to Richard Dodd. Richard Dodd shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.34
Ashley Matthews threads a neat ball through to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Bridges who gathers it comfortably.
34.52
Oleg Griffin brings the ball forward. Oleg Griffin whips in a cross ball towards Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
39.43
Adam Pallister hacks Ashley Matthews from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ashley Matthews stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnsley players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the second half underway!
48.26
Ashley Matthews flicks a high ball forward to Dave Coppinger who takes it down. Dave Coppinger edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dave Coppinger provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
51.42
Philippe Abardonado hits it upfield. Richard Dodd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.10
Oleg Griffin catches Roberto Hidalgo on the ankles. Oleg Griffin is warned by the referee! Roberto Hidalgo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.22
Alun Merson flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Griffin controls it well on his chest. Oleg Griffin passes the ball forward to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
67.37
Ashley Matthews passes the ball forward to Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher powers a header at goal. Nigel Thatcher scores for Sheffield United!!
71.57
Simon Peters threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Lowe. Jermaine Lowe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Standing. James Standing skips past Philippe Abardonado! James Standing comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.45
Ashley Matthews knocks the ball forward to Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
77.52
Patrick Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Pallister. Adam Pallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
79.25
Danny Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Hidalgo controls it well on his chest. Roberto Hidalgo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
85.03
Ashley Matthews kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Jacob Bridges. Excellent save.
87.13
Sol Peters chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Dodd. Richard Dodd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jacob Bridges is on top of it.
90.00
Oleg Griffin takes it forward alone. Oleg Griffin shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Barnsley

Sheffield United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
33.3%
45.2%
21.4%

Scorers
James Standing 72
Dave Coppinger 12
Nigel Thatcher 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dave Coppinger of Sheffield United

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

1.Wes Godber (GK)
6
2.Danny Gordon (DEF)
6
3.Nicholas Ince (DEF)
6
4.Dennis Evans (DEF)
6
5.Philippe Abardonado (DEF)
6
6.Sol Peters (MID)
7
7.Ashley Matthews (MID)
7
8.Roberto Hidalgo (MID)
7
9.Nigel Thatcher (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Dave Coppinger (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Richard Dodd (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexander Henry (MID)
0
13.Tony Potts (MID)
0
14.Andy McManaman (DEF)
0