Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 2,759 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian May.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian May.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Barnsley get the match underway!
2.51
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Lomano Fortune plays the ball forward to Joe Swift. Joe Swift plays a scrappy one-two with Fredrik Heskey and advances towards the goal... Joe Swift shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Jacob Bridges has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.50
0-1Adam Pallister knocks the ball forward to James Standing. James Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.51
0-1Lomano Fortune hacks Oleg Griffin from behind! The referee brings Lomano Fortune to one side and gives him a warning! Oleg Griffin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.24
Oleg Griffin knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Hitchcock. Darren Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thierry Upson who gathers it comfortably.
14.44
Patrick Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Grantt. Paul Grantt threads a neat ball through to Darren Hitchcock. Darren Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Matthews.
16.13
Fredrik Heskey clumsily knocks into Nick Oakley. The referee warns Fredrik Heskey to calm down! Nick Oakley stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.13
0-1Adam Pallister comes in with a late challenge on Lomano Fortune. The referee calls over Adam Pallister and shows him a yellow card! Lomano Fortune grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.25
0-1Sylvain Matthews flicks a high ball forward to Richard Hendry who takes it down. Richard Hendry hits a low pass to Steve Jess. Steve Jess rushes past Alun Merson! Steve Jess shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jacob Bridges easily gets down and covers it.
26.22
Simon Peters sees Adam Pallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Pallister chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Hitchcock. Darren Hitchcock shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.34
1-1Simon Peters sees space and advances. Simon Peters plays the ball forward to Darren Hitchcock. Darren Hitchcock shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.22
Patrick Ward flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Griffin controls it well on his chest. Oleg Griffin knocks the ball forward to Darren Hitchcock. Darren Hitchcock shoots from 25 yards. Thierry Upson gets down and covers it.
45.00
1-1James Standing catches Sylvain Matthews on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sylvain Matthews hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnsley players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Grimsby Town kick off the second half!
51.23
Oleg Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Darren Hitchcock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.32
Lomano Fortune passes the ball forward to Fredrik Heskey. Fredrik Heskey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alun Merson.
60.01
Lomano Fortune changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lomano Fortune plays a quick one-two with Steve Jess and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Lomano Fortune provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
61.41
Showing composure, Lomano Fortune plays the ball forward to Joe Swift. Joe Swift knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Bridges who gathers it comfortably.
65.09
Oleg Griffin flicks a high ball forward to James Standing who takes it down. James Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Hitchcock. Darren Hitchcock powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.31
Darren Hitchcock catches Sylvain Matthews on the ankles. The referee calls over Darren Hitchcock and shows him a yellow card! Sylvain Matthews stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.03
Sylvain Matthews flicks a high ball forward to Brendan Thatcher who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Brendan Thatcher plays the ball forward to Steve Jess. Steve Jess skips past Patrick Ward! Steve Jess makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.25
Paul Grantt plays the ball forward to Darren Hitchcock. Darren Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.32
Darren Hitchcock comes in with a late challenge on Dean Harrison. The referee brings Darren Hitchcock to one side and gives him a warning! Dean Harrison grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.39
Adam Pallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Hitchcock. Darren Hitchcock shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
81.53
Sylvain Matthews passes the ball forward to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Heskey controls it well on his chest. Fredrik Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.00
Dean Harrison breaks forward. Dean Harrison threads the ball through to Fredrik Heskey. Fredrik Heskey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Ward.
89.45
Sylvain Matthews hits a low pass to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Heskey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fredrik Heskey skips past Alun Merson! Some silky footwork from Fredrik Heskey provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jacob Bridges comfortably smothers it!
90.00
Oleg Griffin flicks a high pass forward. James Standing controls it well on his chest. James Standing knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sylvain Matthews.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
24.7%
42.5%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steve Jess of Grimsby Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jacob Bridges (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Simon Peters (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Patrick Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alun Merson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nick Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jermaine Lowe (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oleg Griffin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Grantt (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adam Pallister (MID) |  | 6 |
| 10. | James Standing (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Darren Hitchcock (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Ian Sheringham (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Mortensen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Norman Barrett (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Thierry Upson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Damien Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dean Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sylvain Matthews (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matthew Pearson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lomano Fortune (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Richard Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Brendan Thatcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Steve Jess (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Fredrik Heskey (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Joe Swift (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Simon Kasper (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Finney (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Isaiah Minto (ATT) | 0 | |