Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 2,483 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Barnsley and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Hughes.


0.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off and get the match underway!
2.59
Harry Brown pushes up the pitch. Harry Brown plays the ball forward to Joe Sinclair. Joe Sinclair chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Jesus. Mervin Dyer comes in with a late challenge on Filipe Jesus. Filipe Jesus appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
3.44
David Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Barton. Richard Barton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Mercer.
14.27
John Cope passes the ball forward to Joe Sinclair. Joe Sinclair makes a probing pass between the defence to Filipe Jesus. Filipe Jesus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Nigel Shields!
15.01
Martin Arias barges into Malcolm Vassell. The referee calls over Martin Arias and shows him a yellow card! Malcolm Vassell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.42
Simon Pearson passes the ball forward to David Pinto. David Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Arias. Martin Arias shoots from 20 yards. Julian Stockdale gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
24.16
John Cope threads a neat ball through to Filipe Jesus. Filipe Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Le Saux.
30.25
David Pinto hits a low pass to Martin Arias. Martin Arias plays a quick one-two with Richard Barton and rushes in on goal... Martin Arias comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnsley players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Barnsley kick off the second half!
48.38
Malcolm Vassell barges into Martin Arias. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Arias hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.14
David Pinto threads a neat ball through to Martin Arias. Martin Arias whips in a cross ball towards Richard Barton. Richard Barton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Julian Stockdale didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.28
David Pinto knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Arias. Martin Arias knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Barton. Richard Barton makes a looping header on goal but Julian Stockdale is on top of it.
60.05
Barnsley are playing very defensively.
66.26
David Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Martin Arias controls it well on his chest. Martin Arias finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.52
Simon Pearson flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Chadwick holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spencer Chadwick flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Arias. Martin Arias shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Julian Stockdale.
71.12
Corner kick to Milton Keynes Dons. Graham Minto chips it to the near post. John Cope chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
72.23
With a delightful solo run, Daniele Rankin stretches the opposition's defence. Daniele Rankin plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Sinclair and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daniele Rankin shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.17
Guillermo Alonso sees David Pinto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Barton. Richard Barton knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Arias. Martin Arias beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Julian Stockdale had no chance!! Goal for Milton Keynes Dons!
81.39
Tim Redknapp passes the ball forward to Ian Lightfoot. Ian Lightfoot changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ian Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Jesus. Filipe Jesus connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.09
Daniele Rankin flicks a high ball forward to Joe Sinclair who takes it down. Joe Sinclair tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
29.7%
47.3%
23%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Arias of Milton Keynes Dons

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

1.Nigel Shields (GK)
7
2.Guillermo Alonso (DEF)
6
3.Simon Pearson (DEF)
8
4.Mervin Dyer (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Le Saux (DEF)
6
6.Graham Minto (MID)
6
7.Spencer Chadwick (MID)
6
8.David Pinto (MID)
8
9.Hugo Gonzalez (MID)
6
10.Richard Barton (ATT)
8
11.Martin Arias (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Ivan Lawrence (ATT)
0
13.Marcus Evans (ATT)
0
14.Billy Thatcher (ATT)
0