Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 4,498 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hackworth.


0.00
Rochdale kick off and get the match underway!
4.59
Luke Proctor flicks a high pass forward to Christophe Ouedec who brings the ball under control. Christophe Ouedec whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Heskey. Stuart Heskey directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Matthew Mendonca!
10.57
Chris Davies makes a simple pass to Jon Chadwick. Jon Chadwick knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Craig Stewart scores for Rochdale!!
16.48
Luke Proctor makes a simple pass to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec puts a great ball through. Luke Proctor runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.12
Edoardo Murgita flicks a high pass forward. Don Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Morrison surges forward with the ball. Don Morrison 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!
22.31
Michael Patterson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Prior. Anthony Prior flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Goodwin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Goodwin knocks the ball forward to Chris Davies but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.40
Pedro Marques clumsily knocks into Edoardo Murgita. Pedro Marques is warned by the referee! Edoardo Murgita hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.24
Without breaking stride, Luke Proctor plays the ball forward to Don Morrison. Don Morrison plays the ball forward to Luke Proctor. Luke Proctor plays a scrappy one-two with Noel Mendez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Luke Proctor provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matthew Mendonca with no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
36.04
Craig Stewart barges into Luke Proctor. The referee brings Craig Stewart to one side and gives him a warning! Luke Proctor runs off the knock.
38.52
Chris Davies sees a break and surges forward. Chris Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Stewart. Some good footwork from Craig Stewart provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Teddy Banks manages to keep it out.
39.12
Francesco G. Ferron controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Don Morrison collects the pass. Don Morrison plays a one-two with Stuart Heskey and advances towards the goal... Don Morrison cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley kick off!
49.56
Michael Patterson flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Davies. Chris Davies sees Pedro Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Marques sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.35
Emile Ljungberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann threads a neat ball through to Craig Stewart. Craig Stewart shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
53.31
Francesco G. Ferron knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Heskey. Stuart Heskey finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Matthew Mendonca manages to keep it out.
54.04
Don Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Heskey. Stuart Heskey lofts in a cross ball towards Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.47
Jon Chadwick flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Goodwin who brings the ball under control. Daniel Goodwin makes a great pass forward. Craig Stewart runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.08
Syd Johnson makes a beautiful solo run. Syd Johnson runs straight at the defence! Syd Johnson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Teddy Banks effortlessly gets down and covers it.
60.30
Rochdale have made a substitution with Nicky Coppinger replacing Pedro Marques .
63.11
Francesco G. Ferron flicks a high pass forward to Noel Mendez who brings the ball under control. Noel Mendez deftly passes the ball to Stuart Heskey, releasing him through on goal. Stuart Heskey tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Barnsley are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
65.50
Eddie Davis advances with the ball. Eddie Davis chips the ball to his team mate, Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Heskey. Stuart Heskey rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.52
Edoardo Murgita knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Morrison. Don Morrison decides to run forward with the ball. Don Morrison plays a scrappy one-two with Francesco G. Ferron and stumbles forward towards the goal... Anthony Prior comes in with a late challenge on Don Morrison. Don Morrison appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
71.48
Fernando Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Ferron. Francesco G. Ferron sees space and advances. Francesco G. Ferron tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.48
Christophe Ouedec sees Luke Proctor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Luke Proctor plays the ball forward to Christophe Ouedec who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Christophe Ouedec provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Matthew Mendonca.
77.09
Barnsley have made 2 substitutions with Alistair Carragher replacing Christophe Ouedec and Alistair Lightfoot replacing Edoardo Murgita .Rochdale have made a substitution with Neil Palmer replacing Craig Stewart .
78.19
Graham Mccann makes a probing pass to Neil Palmer. Neil Palmer skips past Alistair Lightfoot! Neil Palmer takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.14
Syd Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Graham Mccann controls it well on his chest. Graham Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Goodwin. Daniel Goodwin knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Mccann. Graham Mccann makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Alistair Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Don Morrison collects the pass. Don Morrison plays the ball forward to Alistair Carragher. Alistair Carragher finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
30%
41.4%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Heskey of Barnsley

Match Ratings
1.Matthew Mendonca (GK)
6
2.Emile Ljungberg (DEF)
6
3.Michael Patterson (DEF)
6
4.Syd Johnson (DEF)
6
5.Jon Chadwick (MID)
6
6.Graham Mccann (MID)
6
7.Chris Davies (MID)
6
8.Anthony Prior (MID)
6
9.Daniel Goodwin (ATT)
6
10.Pedro Marques (ATT)
5
11.Craig Stewart (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Nicky Coppinger (DEF)
6
13.Neil Palmer (GK)
6
14.Craig Holloway (MID)
0