Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 4,592 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Merson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Merson.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
4.05
0-0Lomano Marshall changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lomano Marshall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.21
0-0Robert Barmby darts forward. Robert Barmby knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Charlton. Ian Charlton plays a quick one-two with Lomano Marshall and rushes in on goal... Ian Charlton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
15.10
0-0Alfons Vos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Charlton. Ian Charlton knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Marshall. Lomano Marshall makes a deft header. The ball strikes Eddie Pearce's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
16.58
0-0It's a corner kick. Lomano Marshall loops the ball in to towards the near post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alfons Vos provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
21.15
0-0Robert Barmby pushes up the pitch. Robert Barmby flicks the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Luppi. Gialuca Luppi shoots from distance but is denied by Dean Evans. Excellent save.
24.47
Alan Butt flicks a high ball forward to Jamie Edworthy who takes it down. Jamie Edworthy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
30.42
Paul Proctor threads a neat ball through to Gialuca Luppi. Gialuca Luppi shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Dean Evans!
40.07
Juan-Carlos José Mari brings the ball forward. Juan-Carlos José Mari sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
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. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Barnsley kicking off!
48.08
Florin Raduciou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfons Vos. Alfons Vos surges forward with the ball. Alfons Vos shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.32
0-0Lomano Marshall hacks Giovanni Marrocolo from behind! The referee warns Lomano Marshall to calm down! Giovanni Marrocolo runs off the knock.
55.09
Norman Bowyer plays the ball forward to Alan Butt. Alan Butt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Proctor.
61.20
0-0Alfons Vos knocks the ball to his team mate, James Newton. James Newton makes a great pass forward. Lomano Marshall runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
65.46
Alan Butt plays the ball forward to Jamie Edworthy. Jamie Edworthy tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.52
Norman Bowyer makes an attacking run forward. Norman Bowyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.13
0-0Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Jon Vieira replacing Alfons Vos and Jon Cole replacing Jamie Priestley .
78.15
Paul Proctor threads a neat ball through to Jon Vieira. Jon Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.55
Norman Bowyer flicks a high ball forward to Alan Butt who takes it down. Alan Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.48
Juan-Carlos José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Alan Butt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Butt shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
85.20
Paul Proctor comes in with a late challenge on Jamie Edworthy. The referee calls over Paul Proctor and warns him to calm down! Jamie Edworthy runs off the knock.
90.00
1-0Eddie Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos José Mari. Juan-Carlos José Mari knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Marrocolo. Giovanni Marrocolo plays a scrappy one-two with Jamie Edworthy and stumbles forward towards the goal... Giovanni Marrocolo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Yurtcan Izzet with no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
26%
49.4%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giovanni Marrocolo of Barnsley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dean Evans (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Eddie Pearce (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Scott Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nigel Cole (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tommy Jobson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giovanni Marrocolo (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Norman Bowyer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan-Carlos José Mari (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Neil Standing (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alan Butt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jamie Edworthy (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nicholas Goldberg (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leon Todd (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arthur Higginbotham (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Yurtcan Izzet (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gareth Mcleod (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Proctor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Florin Raduciou (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Robert Barmby (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Alfons Vos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lomano Marshall (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | James Newton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jamie Priestley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gialuca Luppi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ian Charlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jon Cole (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jon Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Greg Dublin (MID) | 0 | |