Match Report
| Barnsley | Barnsley |  |  | Macclesfield Town | Macclesfield Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dean Evans | D. Evans |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 | | Omer Vernazza | O. Vernazza | |||||||||
| Eddie Pearce | E. Pearce | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Ashley Wise | A. Wise | |||||||||
| Scott Barrett | S. Barrett | | 54 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 45 | | Thierry Cadamarteri | T. Cadamarteri | ||||||||
| Nigel Cole | N. Cole | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Duncan Simonsen | D. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Tommy Jobson | T. Jobson | | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Nick Howells | N. Howells | |||||||||
| Giovanni Marrocolo | G. Marrocolo |  | 68 | M | | | 6 | | M | 59 |  | Eugenio Munoz | E. Munoz | ||||||||
| Norman Bowyer | N. Bowyer | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Brian Hurst | B. Hurst | |||||||||
| Leon Todd | L. Todd | | 48 | M | | 8 | | A | 59 | | Terry Naylor | T. Naylor | |||||||||
| Arthur Higginbotham | A. Higginbotham | | 47 | M | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Jody Venus | J. Venus | |||||||||
| James Bridge | J. Bridge | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Neil Charles | N. Charles | |||||||||
| Alan Butt | A. Butt | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Dennis Bramble | D. Bramble | |||||||||
| Nicholas Goldberg | N. Goldberg | | 49 | D | | 12 | | M | 53 | | Tim Montague | T. Montague | |||||||||
| Carl Guppy | C. Guppy | | 47 | G | | 13 | | M | 49 | | Dale Kanu | D. Kanu | |||||||||
| Jamie Edworthy | J. Edworthy | | 45 | A | | 14 | | G | 48 | | Nicky Thatcher | N. Thatcher | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Macclesfield Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Mccann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Mccann.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Barnsley kicking off!
3.51
0-0Arthur Higginbotham catches Terry Naylor on the ankles. Arthur Higginbotham is warned by the referee! Terry Naylor runs off the knock.
4.04
0-0Eddie Pearce hits a low pass to Leon Todd. Leon Todd flicks a high pass forward to Arthur Higginbotham who brings the ball under control. Arthur Higginbotham shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.44
0-0Brian Hurst plays the ball forward to Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz whips in a cross ball towards Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Dean Evans is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
15.13
0-021.16
Ashley Wise flicks a high ball forward to Brian Hurst who takes it down. Brian Hurst threads a neat ball through to Dennis Bramble. Dennis Bramble threads a neat, attacking ball through to Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Dean Evans.
22.26
0-0Corner kick to Macclesfield Town. Brian Hurst plays it out to the edge of the box. Thierry Cadamarteri side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
26.00
Nigel Cole flicks a high pass forward to Alan Butt who brings the ball under control. Alan Butt finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
28.12
Thierry Cadamarteri plays the ball forward to Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst hits a low pass to Jody Venus. Jody Venus whips in a cross ball towards Neil Charles. Neil Charles jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
30.37
Giovanni Marrocolo makes a simple pass to James Bridge. James Bridge shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.21
1-0Leon Todd hits a low pass to Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham makes a probing pass to James Bridge. James Bridge sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. James Bridge scores for Barnsley!!
38.10
Nick Howells comes in with a late challenge on Alan Butt. The referee warns Nick Howells to calm down! Alan Butt runs off the knock.
39.04
1-0Alan Butt clumsily knocks into Brian Hurst. The referee brings Alan Butt to one side and gives him a warning! Brian Hurst gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.11
1-0Eddie Pearce hacks Neil Charles from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Charles runs off the knock.
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. Macclesfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Macclesfield Town kick off!
53.15
Arthur Higginbotham comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Munoz. The referee calls over Arthur Higginbotham and shows him a yellow card! Eugenio Munoz stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.50
Arthur Higginbotham sees a break and surges forward. Arthur Higginbotham lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Butt. Alan Butt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barnsley!
59.26
Duncan Simonsen barges into Alan Butt. The referee calls over Duncan Simonsen and shows him a yellow card! Alan Butt gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.53
2-0Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Munoz plays the ball forward to Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst puts a great ball through. Neil Charles runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
63.11
Nigel Cole knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Jobson. Tommy Jobson flicks a high pass forward. James Bridge collects the pass. James Bridge sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.42
Thierry Cadamarteri drives a long ball upfield. Jody Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Hurst. Brian Hurst shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
73.38
2-0Brian Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Venus. Jody Venus passes the ball forward to Dennis Bramble. Dennis Bramble plays a one-two with Terry Naylor and rushes in on goal... Eddie Pearce hacks Dennis Bramble from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
78.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Jody Venus laces a through ball forward to Eugenio Munoz. Eugenio Munoz shoots from long range but it flies wide!
79.04
Norman Bowyer kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Butt. Alan Butt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.30
Scott Barrett chips the ball to his team mate, James Bridge. James Bridge flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Higginbotham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arthur Higginbotham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
89.55
Eugenio Munoz clumsily knocks into Giovanni Marrocolo. The referee calls over Eugenio Munoz and warns him to calm down! Giovanni Marrocolo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
28.8%
43.8%
27.4%
Scorers
| James Bridge 34 Alan Butt 55, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alan Butt of Barnsley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dean Evans (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Eddie Pearce (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Scott Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nigel Cole (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tommy Jobson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giovanni Marrocolo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Norman Bowyer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leon Todd (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Arthur Higginbotham (MID) | | 7 |
| 10. | James Bridge (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Alan Butt (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Nicholas Goldberg (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Guppy (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jamie Edworthy (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Omer Vernazza (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ashley Wise (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thierry Cadamarteri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Simonsen (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Nick Howells (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Eugenio Munoz (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Brian Hurst (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Terry Naylor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jody Venus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Charles (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dennis Bramble (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tim Montague (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dale Kanu (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicky Thatcher (GK) | 0 | |