Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 4,744 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Mccann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Mccann.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough kick off and get the first half underway!
6.33
0-0Tommy Jobson threads a neat ball through to James Bridge. James Bridge cuts inside the box! James Bridge muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Ledley Butt!
8.45
0-0Norman Bowyer darts forward. Norman Bowyer makes an attacking run forward. Norman Bowyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
14.49
0-0Jason Lua-Lua sees Dave Smith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Smith knocks the ball forward to John Keegan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.11
0-0James Bridge barges into Dennis Pearson. The referee calls over James Bridge and shows him a yellow card! Dennis Pearson runs off the knock.
18.35
Matthew Britton sees space and advances. Matthew Britton whips in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Del Piero. Datti Mohamed Del Piero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
20.39
Scott Barrett knocks the ball forward to James Bridge. James Bridge shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.56
With a delightful solo run, Norman Bowyer stretches the opposition's defence. Norman Bowyer shoots from 25 yards. Ledley Butt easily gets down and covers it.
45.00
Datti Mohamed Del Piero flicks a high pass forward. Dave Smith collects the pass. Dave Smith shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Barnsley kick off and get the second half underway!
47.40
Datti Mohamed Del Piero knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Plowright. Brendan Plowright controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting John Keegan through on goal. John Keegan takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
48.48
Jason Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to John Keegan. John Keegan cuts inside the box! John Keegan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
55.07
Scott Barrett darts forward. Scott Barrett knocks the ball forward to Jamie Edworthy. Jamie Edworthy shoots from 20 yards. Ledley Butt effortlessly gets down and covers it.
59.09
Tommy Jobson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Pearce. Eddie Pearce threads a neat ball through to Jamie Edworthy. Jamie Edworthy finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
60.12
Neil Standing receives the ball from a throw-in from Tommy Jobson. Neil Standing threads a neat ball through to James Bridge. James Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Edworthy. Jamie Edworthy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.40
Juan-Carlos José Mari flicks the ball to his team mate, James Bridge. James Bridge tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.41
0-0Neil Standing kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Edworthy. Jamie Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.46
0-0Datti Mohamed Del Piero flicks a high pass forward. Dave Smith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Smith whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Plowright. Nigel Cole barges into Brendan Plowright. Penalty not given!!
77.39
0-0Nwankwo Henry clumsily knocks into Jamie Edworthy. Nwankwo Henry is warned by the referee! Jamie Edworthy runs off the knock.
83.33
1-0Jamie Edworthy kicks a strong pass forward to James Bridge. James Bridge edges inside the box! James Bridge cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
87.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Jason Lua-Lua laces a through ball forward to Datti Mohamed Del Piero. Datti Mohamed Del Piero plays a one-two with Sylvain Bower and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Datti Mohamed Del Piero provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
21.1%
49.3%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Datti Mohamed Del Piero of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dean Evans (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eddie Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Barrett (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nigel Cole (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tommy Jobson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giovanni Marrocolo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Norman Bowyer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan-Carlos José Mari (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Standing (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | James Bridge (ATT) |   | 9 |
| 11. | Jamie Edworthy (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nicholas Goldberg (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leon Todd (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arthur Higginbotham (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ledley Butt (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Anthony Wilcox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dennis Pearson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nwankwo Henry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthew Britton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Datti Mohamed Del Piero (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Jason Lua-Lua (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sylvain Bower (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dave Smith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Keegan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Brendan Plowright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ross Robson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eoin Ward (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alistair Shearer (ATT) | 0 | |