Match Report


BarnsleyBarnsley     Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luke JeffersL. Jeffers66
G
1
G
64Teddy MasonT. Mason
Fernando FerreiraF. Ferreira62
D
2
D
54Carl ClaphamC. Clapham
Roberto TorresR. Torres59
D
3
D
50Daniel MarquesD. Marques
Edoardo MurgitaE. Murgita54
D
4
D
50Domenico Lo GattoD. Lo Gatto
Matthew SimonsenM. Simonsen45
D
5
M
66Sol VieiraS. Vieira
Francesco G. FerronF. Ferron62
M
captain6
M
56Gionatha VergassolaG. Vergassola
Jason ImpeyJ. Impey55
M
7captain
M
56John GordonJ. Gordon
Glynn NichollsG. Nicholls45
M
8
M
52Simon MckayS. Mckay
Michael SkoraM. Skora66
A
9
A
61Isaiah Wright-PhillipsI. Wright-Phillips
Christophe OuedecC. Ouedec61
A
10
A
52Gary HowellsG. Howells
Gary BellamyG. Bellamy56
A
11
A
48Nico BabbelN. Babbel
 
Teddy BanksT. Banks66
G
12
G
54George StoneG. Stone
George GascoigneG. Gascoigne53
A
13
M
51David RufusD. Rufus
Tomas BarrosT. Barros53
A
14
D
49Ben WilcoxB. Wilcox

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 4,869 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Trevor Joseph.


0.00
The first half starts with Barnsley kicking off!
4.33
Gionatha Vergassola kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Wright-Phillips. Isaiah Wright-Phillips shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
8.29
John Gordon threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Wright-Phillips. Isaiah Wright-Phillips shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
10.39
Francesco G. Ferron flicks a high pass forward. Michael Skora collects the pass. Michael Skora knocks the ball to his team mate, Christophe Ouedec. Some good footwork from Christophe Ouedec provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Teddy Mason has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.13
Jason Impey flicks a high pass forward. Michael Skora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Skora lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Bellamy. Carl Clapham catches Gary Bellamy on the ankles. Gary Bellamy appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
16.08
Edoardo Murgita chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Impey. Jason Impey shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
18.48
Francesco G. Ferron controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
22.49
Sol Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gionatha Vergassola. Gionatha Vergassola shoots from long range. Solid save from Luke Jeffers.
24.15
Domenico Lo Gatto flicks a high pass forward. Simon Mckay collects the pass. Simon Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Gary Howells collects the pass. Gary Howells plays a scrappy one-two with Gionatha Vergassola and advances towards the goal... Gary Howells takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
27.21
Gionatha Vergassola knocks the ball forward to Gary Howells. Gary Howells makes a probing pass to Nico Babbel but he's offside!
28.21
Edoardo Murgita knocks the ball to his team mate, Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec threads a neat ball through to Michael Skora. Michael Skora looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.52
Matthew Simonsen makes a probing pass to Francesco G. Ferron. Francesco G. Ferron threads the ball through to Michael Skora. Michael Skora knocks the ball forward to Gary Bellamy but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.13
Domenico Lo Gatto passes the ball forward to Gionatha Vergassola. Gionatha Vergassola chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Mckay. Simon Mckay knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Babbel. Nico Babbel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Luke Jeffers had no chance!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
38.58
Fernando Ferreira launches a long ball forward into the other half. Michael Skora makes a probing pass to Gary Bellamy but he's offside!
39.55
Carl Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Wright-Phillips holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Isaiah Wright-Phillips finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
John Gordon makes a simple pass to Gary Howells. Gary Howells sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half. The Milton Keynes Dons players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
47.31
Sol Vieira sees space and advances. Sol Vieira shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Luke Jeffers smothers it!
48.58
John Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Sol Vieira controls it well on his chest. Sol Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.19
Glynn Nicholls knocks the ball forward to Gary Bellamy. Gary Bellamy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
59.51
Matthew Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Glynn Nicholls who takes it down. Glynn Nicholls flicks a high ball forward to Gary Bellamy who takes it down. Gary Bellamy makes a simple pass, allowing Jason Impey to run into the box. Jason Impey muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.15
Milton Keynes Dons have made 3 substitutions with George Stone replacing Domenico Lo Gatto, David Rufus replacing Gionatha Vergassola and Ben Wilcox replacing Gary Howells .
67.43
John Gordon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Wright-Phillips. Isaiah Wright-Phillips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Simonsen.
69.37
Simon Mckay sees a break and surges forward. Simon Mckay whips in a cross ball towards John Gordon. John Gordon makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
71.25
Roberto Torres knocks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Nicholls. Glynn Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec plays a quick one-two with Gary Bellamy and rushes in on goal... Christophe Ouedec shoots from just inside the box but somehow Teddy Mason manages to keep it out.
73.20
Jason Impey hacks Daniel Marques from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Marques carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.16
Francesco G. Ferron flicks a high pass forward. Gary Bellamy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Bellamy shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
81.30
George Stone surges forward with the ball. George Stone knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Babbel. Nico Babbel shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
85.53
David Rufus knocks the ball forward to Ben Wilcox. Ben Wilcox sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Simon Mckay comes in with a late challenge on Francesco G. Ferron. The referee calls over Simon Mckay and warns him to calm down! Francesco G. Ferron stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Barnsley

Milton Keynes Dons
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
31.6%
47.4%
21.1%

Scorers
Christophe Ouedec 10
Michael Skora 28
Nico Babbel 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christophe Ouedec of Barnsley

Match Ratings
1.Luke Jeffers (GK)
7
2.Fernando Ferreira (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Torres (DEF)
6
4.Edoardo Murgita (DEF)
6
5.Matthew Simonsen (DEF)
6
6.Francesco G. Ferron (MID)
6
7.Jason Impey (MID)yellow card
5
8.Glynn Nicholls (MID)
6
9.Michael Skora (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Christophe Ouedec (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gary Bellamy (ATT)
6
 
12.Teddy Banks (GK)
0
13.George Gascoigne (ATT)
0
14.Tomas Barros (ATT)
0

1.Teddy Mason (GK)
6
2.Carl Clapham (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Marques (DEF)
6
4.Domenico Lo Gatto (DEF)
6
5.Sol Vieira (MID)
7
6.Gionatha Vergassola (MID)
7
7.John Gordon (MID)
7
8.Simon Mckay (MID)
7
9.Isaiah Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
10.Gary Howells (ATT)
6
11.Nico Babbel (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.George Stone (GK)
6
13.David Rufus (MID)
6
14.Ben Wilcox (DEF)
6