Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Leicester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Barnsley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Leicester City start the match!
4.39
Alexandru Zeklos passes the ball forward to Marek Lato. Marek Lato makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland plays a perfect one-two with Said Zegers and rushes in on goal... Phil Kirkland rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
6.58
Darren Laver knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Cadamarteri. Jacob Cadamarteri plays a perfect one-two with Tomasz Watier and rushes in on goal... Jacob Cadamarteri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.48
Marvin Mendonca chips the ball to his team mate, Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Said Zegers. Said Zegers directs the ball goalwards with his head but Simon Carrick is on top of it.
15.15
Alexandru Zeklos takes it forward alone. Alexandru Zeklos passes the ball forward to Said Zegers. Said Zegers shoots from distance but Simon Carrick is on top of it.
20.19
Darren Laver catches Brynjar Gunnlaugsson on the ankles. Darren Laver is warned by the referee! Brynjar Gunnlaugsson runs off the knock.
21.57
John Flintlock makes a simple pass to Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier plays a perfect one-two with Jacob Cadamarteri and rushes in on goal... Tomasz Watier tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.19
Darren Laver barges into Marek Lato. Darren Laver is warned by the referee again! Marek Lato stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.19
Leicester City are easily keeping Barnsley at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
27.34
Stefan Dumitru Hagi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amine Bourakba. Amine Bourakba chips the ball to his team mate, Petre Lazar. Petre Lazar knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
28.22
Marvin Mendonca sees a break and surges forward. Marvin Mendonca tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.50
John Flintlock flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Cadamarteri. Jacob Cadamarteri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Dumitru Hagi.
36.54
Morris Salako hacks Petre Lazar from behind! The referee calls over Morris Salako and warns him to calm down! Petre Lazar stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.22
Darren Laver makes a simple pass to Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Egutu Afolabi manages to keep it out.
39.02
Ruben Kok surges forward with the ball. Ruben Kok makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.31
Mike Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Des Hurst. Des Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Cadamarteri. Jacob Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Tomasz Watier scores for Leicester City!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Barnsley start the second half!
47.03
Marvin Mendonca flicks the ball to his team mate, Said Zegers. Said Zegers plays a perfect one-two with Petre Lazar and rushes in on goal... Said Zegers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Simon Carrick manages to gather it comfortably.
48.34
Des Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Cadamarteri but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.15
Ruben Kok controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Flintlock. John Flintlock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Cadamarteri. Jacob Cadamarteri heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Egutu Afolabi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.15
Amine Bourakba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Petre Lazar. Petre Lazar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Carrick who gathers it comfortably.
57.27
Brynjar Gunnlaugsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Petre Lazar. Petre Lazar directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.25
Stefan Dumitru Hagi advances with the ball. Stefan Dumitru Hagi sees space and advances. Stefan Dumitru Hagi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.36
Leicester City are easily keeping Barnsley at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
65.45
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
67.11
Darren Laver passes the ball forward to Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Egutu Afolabi manages to keep it out.
71.52
Darren Laver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Cadamarteri. Jacob Cadamarteri goes all the way! Jacob Cadamarteri rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
73.13
Amine Bourakba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Merson.
75.14
Brynjar Gunnlaugsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.50
Brynjar Gunnlaugsson kicks a strong pass forward to Said Zegers. Said Zegers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Simon Carrick easily smothers it.
81.07
Mike Merson makes a simple pass to John Flintlock. John Flintlock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Egutu Afolabi who gathers it comfortably.
87.28
Alexandru Zeklos makes a probing pass to Marek Lato. Marek Lato makes a probing pass to Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Petre Lazar. Petre Lazar directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
90.00
Joe Grimandi chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Mendonca. Marvin Mendonca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Petre Lazar. Petre Lazar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Cadamarteri of Leicester City
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.8%
35.2%
Play Area
26.1%
45.5%
28.4%