Match Report


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


0.00
Southend United start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.38
Marek Lato flicks the ball to his team mate, Said Zegers. Said Zegers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
8.48
Alexandru Zeklos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brynjar Gunnlaugsson. Brynjar Gunnlaugsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Said Zegers. Said Zegers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.10
Scott Young makes a probing pass to Petre Lazar. Petre Lazar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.07
Eddie Oakes kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Carter. Darius Carter shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
18.44
Alexandru Zeklos chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Mendonca. Marvin Mendonca flicks the ball to his team mate, Petre Lazar. Petre Lazar plays a perfect one-two with Phil Kirkland and rushes in on goal... Petre Lazar takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.01
Rui Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Oakes. Eddie Oakes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Carter. Darius Carter powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.16
Eddie Oakes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Carter. Darius Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Milligan. Malcolm Milligan directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.17
Patrick Watson threads the ball through to Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Carter. Darius Carter heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.52
Joe Grimandi knocks the ball to his team mate, Brynjar Gunnlaugsson. Brynjar Gunnlaugsson passes the ball forward to Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.47
Syd Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Carter. Darius Carter is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Egutu Afolabi had no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
40.34
Marvin Mendonca makes a probing pass to Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Semedo.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley get the second half underway!
47.45
Joe Grimandi chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Mendonca. Marvin Mendonca makes a simple pass to Petre Lazar. Petre Lazar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Fox.
54.04
Marek Lato flicks the ball to his team mate, Petre Lazar. Petre Lazar plays a perfect one-two with Said Zegers and rushes in on goal... Petre Lazar shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
55.54
Marek Lato kicks a strong pass forward to Petre Lazar. Petre Lazar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Lloyd.
61.37
Joe Grimandi threads the ball through to Scott Young. Scott Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Said Zegers. Said Zegers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.16
Rui Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Watson. Patrick Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Barrett. Wes Barrett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.04
Marek Lato makes a simple pass to Petre Lazar. Petre Lazar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.56
Eddie Oakes catches Marvin Mendonca on the ankles. Eddie Oakes is warned by the referee! Marvin Mendonca runs off the knock.
67.53
Patrick Watson knocks the ball to his team mate, Darius Carter. Darius Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Milligan. Malcolm Milligan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.42
Patrick Watson makes a probing pass to Darius Carter. Darius Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Egutu Afolabi who gathers it comfortably.
71.42
Marek Lato sees space and advances. Marek Lato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.56
Alexandru Zeklos surges forward with the ball. Alexandru Zeklos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Said Zegers. Said Zegers knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.46
Rui Semedo threads the ball through to Syd Jess. Syd Jess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Milligan. Malcolm Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Dumitru Hagi.
78.01
Niccolo Lloyd makes a probing pass to Eddie Oakes. Eddie Oakes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darius Carter. Darius Carter shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.52
Marek Lato threads the ball through to Petre Lazar. Petre Lazar knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Kirkland. Phil Kirkland shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Richard Kirkland!
89.30
Stephen Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Jess. Syd Jess decides to run forward with the ball. Syd Jess knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Carter. Darius Carter directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Darius Carter!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Darius Carter of Southend United
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
31.3%
39.8%
28.9%