Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 4,620 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Ferdinand.


0.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley kick off!
9.01
Don Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Christophe Ouedec who takes it down. Christophe Ouedec shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.18
Luke Proctor threads the ball through to Francesco G. Ferron. Francesco G. Ferron plays a scrappy one-two with Michael Skora and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Francesco G. Ferron provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
21.25
Don Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Proctor. Luke Proctor plays a scrappy one-two with Francesco G. Ferron and advances towards the goal... Luke Proctor rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Aaron Crooks.
22.10
Kevin Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Morrison. Don Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Proctor. Luke Proctor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Aaron Crooks gets down and covers it.
24.57
Noel Mendez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noel Mendez makes a probing pass to Michael Skora but he's offside!
26.15
Jose Javier Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Marr. Stuart Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Davies. Tim Davies directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Edoardo Murgita!
32.26
Ivan Riza knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Howey. Michael Howey shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
33.53
Francesco G. Ferron kicks a strong pass forward to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec shoots from distance but Aaron Crooks reads it well. Nice keeping!
36.39
With a delightful solo run, Michael Skora stretches the opposition's defence. Michael Skora lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Aaron Crooks!
39.01
Eddie Davis flicks a high pass forward. Don Morrison controls it well on his chest. Don Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francesco G. Ferron. Francesco G. Ferron knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Costa.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Millwall get the second half underway!
53.39
Luke Proctor hacks Michael Howey from behind! Luke Proctor is shown the yellow card! Michael Howey runs off the knock.
55.39
Francesco G. Ferron makes a simple pass to Michael Skora. Michael Skora plays a scrappy one-two with Noel Mendez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Michael Skora rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.42
With vision, Michael Skora laces a weighted ball forward to Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez threads a neat ball through to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
59.05
Don Morrison knocks the ball forward to Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez cuts inside the box! Noel Mendez rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Aaron Crooks.
60.35
Millwall have made a substitution with Joe Gilchrist replacing Ivan Riza .
63.14
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.54
Wilfred Versteeg knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Marr. Without breaking stride, Stuart Marr plays the ball forward to Michael Howey. Michael Howey rushes past Eddie Davis! Fernando Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Michael Howey. Penalty not given!!
69.33
Francesco G. Ferron changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francesco G. Ferron flicks a high pass forward. Luke Proctor controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Luke Proctor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
73.47
Edoardo Murgita knocks the ball forward to Don Morrison. Don Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Skora. Michael Skora finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Aaron Crooks manages to gather it effortlessly.
75.21
Jose Javier Redondo hacks Francesco G. Ferron from behind! The referee calls over Jose Javier Redondo and shows him a yellow card! Francesco G. Ferron grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.57
Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Ben Mcleod replacing Stuart Marr and Patrice Blanc replacing Michael Howey .
81.38
Francesco G. Ferron flicks the ball to his team mate, Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Aaron Crooks effortlessly smothers it!
87.39
Wilfred Versteeg sees Tim Davies in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Davies brings the ball forward. Tim Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
29.2%
52.8%
18.1%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Aaron Crooks of Millwall

Match Ratings
1.Aaron Crooks (GK)
9
2.Simon Beckham (DEF)
6
3.Wilfred Versteeg (DEF)
6
4.Martin Palmer (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Costa (DEF)
6
6.Damien Duberry (DEF)
6
7.Tim Davies (MID)
6
8.Ivan Riza (MID)
6
9.Jose Javier Redondo (MID)yellow card
5
10.Michael Howey (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Marr (ATT)
6
 
12.Patrice Blanc (ATT)
6
13.Ben Mcleod (GK)
6
14.Joe Gilchrist (ATT)
6