Match Report


BarnsleyBarnsley     Bradford CityBradford City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Julian StockdaleJ. Stockdale49
G
1
G
45Colin WalshC. Walsh
Harry BrownH. Brown45
D
2
D
52Andre SousaA. Sousa
Malcolm VassellM. Vassell45
D
3
D
50Harvey HenryH. Henry
Tim RedknappT. Redknapp41
D
captain4captain
D
45Eddie GuppyE. Guppy
Nicky MercerN. Mercer40
D
5
D
39Peter StuartP. Stuart
Ian LightfootI. Lightfoot47
M
6
M
58Wes LampardW. Lampard
John CopeJ. Cope47
M
7
M
53Regi HersiR. Hersi
Fredrik ShearerF. Shearer43
M
8
M
52Lomano MurrayL. Murray
Daniele RankinD. Rankin41
M
9
M
50Shaun GardnerS. Gardner
Filipe JesusF. Jesus55
A
10
A
48Paolo BastinP. Bastin
Joe SinclairJ. Sinclair46
A
11
A
47Scott MorrisS. Morris
 
Jon SharpeJ. Sharpe43
A
12
A
47Tim PowellT. Powell
Julian WalkerJ. Walker42
G
13
G
45Gavin MarrG. Marr
Eoin YoungE. Young42
A
14
A
45Julian BoydJ. Boyd

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 2,572 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Barnsley and Bradford City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Ehiogu.


0.00
Bradford City kick off the first half!
3.32
Harvey Henry chips the ball to his team mate, Lomano Murray. Lomano Murray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Morris. Scott Morris lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.44
Nicky Mercer flicks a high pass forward. John Cope controls it well on his chest. John Cope threads a neat ball through to Filipe Jesus. Filipe Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Sinclair. Joe Sinclair knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.12
Wes Lampard knocks the ball forward to Scott Morris. Scott Morris controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
15.07
Tim Redknapp pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tim Redknapp flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Jesus who brings the ball under control. Filipe Jesus shoots from distance but it flies wide!
22.30
Shaun Gardner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Shaun Gardner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.51
Wes Lampard changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Wes Lampard plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Bastin and advances towards the goal... Wes Lampard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.49
Peter Stuart laces a through ball forward to Lomano Murray. Lomano Murray makes a simple pass to Scott Morris. Scott Morris shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.16
Barnsley are playing very defensively.
34.51
Lomano Murray advances with the ball. Lomano Murray knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
40.10
Bradford City are dictating the run of play here today.
44.11
Fredrik Shearer passes the ball forward to Filipe Jesus. Filipe Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Joe Sinclair. Joe Sinclair jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Barnsley kick off!
54.56
Malcolm Vassell makes a probing pass to Ian Lightfoot. Ian Lightfoot runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ian Lightfoot shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
55.50
Regi Hersi knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Morris. Scott Morris knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Vassell.
57.11
Regi Hersi hits a low pass to Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Stockdale who gathers it comfortably.
60.10
Bradford City have made a substitution with Gavin Marr replacing Lomano Murray .
65.02
Andre Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Regi Hersi who takes it down. Regi Hersi threads a neat ball through to Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.51
Andre Sousa makes a high pass forward. Shaun Gardner shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Shaun Gardner makes a beautiful solo run. Shaun Gardner lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Morris. Scott Morris gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.54
Ian Lightfoot makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Lightfoot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Guppy.
85.08
Daniele Rankin surges forward with the ball. Daniele Rankin plays a one-two with Filipe Jesus and rushes in on goal... Daniele Rankin shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Barnsley

Bradford City
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
28.6%
52.9%
18.6%

Scorers
Joe Sinclair 44
Daniele Rankin 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniele Rankin of Barnsley

Match Ratings
1.Julian Stockdale (GK)
6
2.Harry Brown (DEF)
6
3.Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
4.Tim Redknapp (DEF)
7
5.Nicky Mercer (DEF)
6
6.Ian Lightfoot (MID)
7
7.John Cope (MID)
6
8.Fredrik Shearer (MID)
6
9.Daniele Rankin (MID)goal scored
9
10.Filipe Jesus (ATT)
8
11.Joe Sinclair (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jon Sharpe (ATT)
0
13.Julian Walker (GK)
0
14.Eoin Young (ATT)
0

1.Colin Walsh (GK)
6
2.Andre Sousa (DEF)
6
3.Harvey Henry (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Guppy (DEF)
6
5.Peter Stuart (DEF)
6
6.Wes Lampard (MID)
7
7.Regi Hersi (MID)
7
8.Lomano Murray (MID)
7
9.Shaun Gardner (MID)
7
10.Paolo Bastin (ATT)
6
11.Scott Morris (ATT)
6
 
12.Tim Powell (ATT)
0
13.Gavin Marr (GK)
6
14.Julian Boyd (ATT)
0