Match Report


Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marc ScowcroftM. Scowcroft44
G
1
G
52Steven MorrisS. Morris
Max TolleyM. Tolley49
D
2
D
56Simon MarsdenS. Marsden
Colin JacobsC. Jacobs49
D
3
D
51Kevin PallisterK. Pallister
Scott BridgesS. Bridges44
D
4captain
D
46Matt SinclairM. Sinclair
Jonathan SeamanJ. Seaman43
D
5
M
50George LightfootG. Lightfoot
Robert CleggR. Clegg55
M
6
M
48Jonathan WhelanJ. Whelan
Armin WieczorekA. Wieczorek53
M
captain7
M
48Aniello MarascoA. Marasco
Carlton MintoC. Minto45
M
8
M
43Chris DaviesC. Davies
Graham GriffinG. Griffin44
M
9
A
57Darius DaviesD. Davies
Cesar MarquesC. Marques55
A
10
A
49Frank ThirlwellF. Thirlwell
Marvin BrightonM. Brighton54
A
11
A
44Michael CooperM. Cooper
 
Nicky TilerN. Tiler49
A
12
D
46Peter LjungbergP. Ljungberg
Graham JobsonG. Jobson41
G
13
G
44Ross MccannR. Mccann
Henry GordonH. Gordon41
G
14
M
42Stan WainwrightS. Wainwright

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Barnsley in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Crooks.


0.00
The first half starts with Barnsley kicking off!
2.41
Max Tolley threads a neat ball through to Armin Wieczorek. Armin Wieczorek sees space and advances. Armin Wieczorek lofts in a cross ball towards Cesar Marques. Cesar Marques heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
6.34
Kevin Pallister kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Frank Thirlwell is offside!
9.53
Matt Sinclair deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aniello Marasco. Aniello Marasco knocks the ball forward to Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Marc Scowcroft!
18.01
Seeing Armin Wieczorek's attacking run, Robert Clegg quickly throws the ball into his path. Armin Wieczorek threads a neat ball through to Cesar Marques. Cesar Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Pallister.
21.14
Scott Bridges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Wieczorek. Armin Wieczorek hits a low pass to Cesar Marques. Cesar Marques runs straight at the defence! Cesar Marques comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.49
Frank Thirlwell clumsily knocks into Max Tolley. The referee calls over Frank Thirlwell and warns him to calm down! Max Tolley stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.05
Simon Marsden breaks forward. Simon Marsden passes the ball forward to Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
36.18
Simon Marsden takes a quick throw-in. Matt Sinclair makes a simple pass to Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Frank Thirlwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frank Thirlwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.53
Jonathan Whelan plays the ball forward to Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell shoots from long range but Marc Scowcroft is on top of it.
42.32
Colin Jacobs threads the ball through to Carlton Minto. Carlton Minto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesar Marques. Cesar Marques shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Huddersfield Town kick off!
47.24
Chris Davies flicks a high pass forward to Frank Thirlwell who brings the ball neatly under control. Frank Thirlwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
48.07
Kevin Pallister flicks a high pass forward to George Lightfoot who brings the ball under control. George Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper plays a one-two with Darius Davies and rushes in on goal... Michael Cooper rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
51.12
Carlton Minto threads a neat ball through to Marvin Brighton. Marvin Brighton shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Steven Morris smothers it!
54.35
Jonathan Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper makes a great pass forward. Frank Thirlwell runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.04
Aniello Marasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.07
Chris Davies takes it forward alone. Chris Davies shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.31
Kevin Pallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Lightfoot. George Lightfoot flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.20
Matt Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Chris Davies holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Davies makes a probing pass to Darius Davies. Darius Davies shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
71.07
Chris Davies darts forward. Chris Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Marc Scowcroft!
73.14
Kevin Pallister hits a low pass to Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Davies. Darius Davies shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
77.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Jonathan Whelan plays the ball forward to Darius Davies. Darius Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
78.51
Kevin Pallister breaks forward. Kevin Pallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
79.13
Colin Jacobs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Wieczorek. Armin Wieczorek makes a probing pass to Marvin Brighton. Marvin Brighton shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.38
Darius Davies catches Colin Jacobs on the ankles. Darius Davies is given a warning by the referee! Colin Jacobs runs off the knock.
89.24
Scott Bridges knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Griffin. Graham Griffin sees space and advances. Graham Griffin plays a one-two with Marvin Brighton and rushes in on goal... Graham Griffin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Simon Marsden!
90.00
Colin Jacobs runs forward with the ball. Colin Jacobs flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Brighton who brings the ball under control. Marvin Brighton shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Huddersfield Town

Barnsley
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
10
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.8%
60.2%
Play Area
31.8%
42%
26.1%

Scorers
Cesar Marques 21, 42
Marvin Brighton 91
Michael Cooper 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cesar Marques of Huddersfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Marc Scowcroft (GK)
7
2.Max Tolley (DEF)
6
3.Colin Jacobs (DEF)
7
4.Scott Bridges (DEF)
6
5.Jonathan Seaman (DEF)
6
6.Robert Clegg (MID)
6
7.Armin Wieczorek (MID)
7
8.Carlton Minto (MID)
6
9.Graham Griffin (MID)
6
10.Cesar Marques (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Marvin Brighton (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Nicky Tiler (ATT)
0
13.Graham Jobson (GK)
0
14.Henry Gordon (GK)
0

1.Steven Morris (GK)
6
2.Simon Marsden (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Pallister (DEF)
7
4.Matt Sinclair (DEF)
6
5.George Lightfoot (MID)
6
6.Jonathan Whelan (MID)
7
7.Aniello Marasco (MID)
6
8.Chris Davies (MID)
7
9.Darius Davies (ATT)
6
10.Frank Thirlwell (ATT)
6
11.Michael Cooper (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Peter Ljungberg (DEF)
0
13.Ross Mccann (GK)
0
14.Stan Wainwright (MID)
0