Match Report
| Barnsley | Barnsley |  |  | Tranmere Rovers | Tranmere Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Isaiah Christie | I. Christie |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | James Lee | J. Lee | |||||||||
| Arthur Delaney | A. Delaney | | 55 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Jody Woodcock | J. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Emile Lawrence | E. Lawrence | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Ledley Copping | L. Copping | |||||||||
| Trevor Banks | T. Banks | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | John Greaves | J. Greaves | |||||||||
| Teddy White | T. White | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Jermaine Shearer | J. Shearer | |||||||||
| Natale Gallo | N. Gallo |  | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Neil Moore | N. Moore | |||||||||
| Craig Vernazza | C. Vernazza | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Des Mccann | D. Mccann | |||||||||
| Gareth Maclean | G. Maclean | | 40 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Mervin Ince | M. Ince | |||||||||
| Nick Sharpe | N. Sharpe | | 53 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Simon Gordon | S. Gordon | |||||||||
| Graeme Potts | G. Potts | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Harry Burbage | H. Burbage | |||||||||
| Joe Ince | J. Ince | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Dale Beagrie | D. Beagrie | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 2,610 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Both Barnsley and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Barnsley and Tranmere Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Barnsley get the match underway!
2.26
0-0Jody Woodcock sees space and advances. Jody Woodcock makes a probing pass to Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.58
0-0Jody Woodcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Ince. Mervin Ince passes the ball forward to Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.22
John Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Des Mccann. Des Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon whips in a cross ball towards Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
12.57
Neil Moore passes the ball forward to Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy White.
15.37
Ledley Copping knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Mccann. Des Mccann surges forward with the ball. Des Mccann knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
20.25
0-0Ledley Copping barges into Graeme Potts. Ledley Copping is given a warning by the referee! Graeme Potts stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.51
Jody Woodcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Moore. Neil Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.09
Teddy White kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Maclean. Gareth Maclean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Ince. Joe Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Potts. Graeme Potts is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.16
0-0Des Mccann comes in with a late challenge on Craig Vernazza. The referee calls over Des Mccann and shows him a yellow card! Craig Vernazza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.50
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
1-0Natale Gallo advances with the ball. Natale Gallo plays a perfect one-two with Nick Sharpe and rushes in on goal... Natale Gallo tries a spectacular strike. Natale Gallo scores for Barnsley!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Tranmere Rovers start the second half!
47.54
Teddy White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Maclean. Gareth Maclean threads the ball through to Joe Ince. Joe Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Potts. Graeme Potts directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.34
Natale Gallo threads the ball through to Graeme Potts. Graeme Potts shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
53.01
Gareth Maclean passes the ball forward to Joe Ince. Joe Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Sharpe. Nick Sharpe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.35
Natale Gallo makes a simple pass to Graeme Potts. Graeme Potts plays a perfect one-two with Nick Sharpe and rushes in on goal... Graeme Potts tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.43
2-0Natale Gallo flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Sharpe. Nick Sharpe tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by James Lee.
60.12
Jermaine Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Moore. Neil Moore makes a probing pass to Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Dale Beagrie. Dale Beagrie directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.34
Mervin Ince decides to run forward with the ball. Mervin Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage heads the ball goalwards but Isaiah Christie is on top of it.
63.19
John Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Ince. Mervin Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Isaiah Christie.
66.01
Craig Vernazza makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Vernazza plays a perfect one-two with Nick Sharpe and rushes in on goal... Craig Vernazza shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
67.30
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
69.07
Mervin Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon plays a perfect one-two with Harry Burbage and rushes in on goal... Simon Gordon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.48
Gareth Maclean knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Potts. Graeme Potts goes all the way! Graeme Potts makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.02
Gareth Maclean makes a simple pass to Joe Ince. Joe Ince whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Potts. Graeme Potts connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.32
Natale Gallo threads the ball through to Joe Ince. Joe Ince knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Woodcock.
81.40
Trevor Banks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Natale Gallo. Natale Gallo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Potts. Graeme Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Greaves.
83.46
Mervin Ince knocks the ball forward to Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.04
Mervin Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Gordon. Simon Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Burbage. Harry Burbage heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
27.4%
44%
28.6%
Scorers
| Natale Gallo 45 Graeme Potts 54 | Simon Gordon 69 |