Match Report


BarnsleyBarnsley     Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Steven MorrisS. Morris52
G
1
G
48Clive WalshC. Walsh
Simon MarsdenS. Marsden56
D
2
D
60Paul EhioguP. Ehiogu
Kevin PallisterK. Pallister51
D
3
D
54Marcus BanksM. Banks
Matt SinclairM. Sinclair46
D
captain4
D
43Craig MercerC. Mercer
George LightfootG. Lightfoot50
M
5
D
41Dean FletcherD. Fletcher
Jonathan WhelanJ. Whelan48
M
6
M
52Marvin RichardsM. Richards
Aniello MarascoA. Marasco48
M
7captain
M
48Alistair MckayA. Mckay
Chris DaviesC. Davies44
M
8
M
47Emile GrimandiE. Grimandi
Darius DaviesD. Davies57
A
9
M
45Tim CooperT. Cooper
Frank ThirlwellF. Thirlwell49
A
10
A
62Dean DichioD. Dichio
Michael CooperM. Cooper44
A
11
A
48Francis MilburnF. Milburn
 
Peter LjungbergP. Ljungberg46
D
12
A
47Seth LawrenceS. Lawrence
Ross MccannR. Mccann44
G
13
A
46Marvin BarrettM. Barrett
Stan WainwrightS. Wainwright42
M
14
G
45Terry MowbrayT. Mowbray

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Carlisle United. A crowd of 2,907 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Midgley.


0.00
Barnsley kick off the first half!
3.32
Kevin Pallister makes a simple pass to George Lightfoot. George Lightfoot changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. George Lightfoot shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
4.49
Matt Sinclair pushes mid-way up the pitch. Matt Sinclair makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Sinclair shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.23
Craig Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Emile Grimandi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emile Grimandi sees Dean Dichio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Dichio shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
9.43
Jonathan Whelan kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Davies. Darius Davies tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
10.18
Simon Marsden sees Jonathan Whelan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Whelan kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Davies. Darius Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clive Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
12.27
Dean Dichio catches Kevin Pallister on the ankles. The referee calls over Dean Dichio and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Pallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.37
Alistair Mckay knocks the ball forward to Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Sinclair.
20.18
Craig Mercer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alistair Mckay. Alistair Mckay flicks a high pass forward to Francis Milburn who brings the ball under control. Francis Milburn skips past Simon Marsden! Francis Milburn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
21.40
Aniello Marasco threads a neat ball through to Darius Davies. Darius Davies whips in a cross ball towards Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell beats his man to it with a header but it flies wide!
22.05
Aniello Marasco kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Davies. Darius Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.07
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.18
Tim Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Dean Dichio controls it well on his chest. Dean Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.33
Chris Davies plays the ball forward to Darius Davies. Darius Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Banks.
33.54
Emile Grimandi flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.33
Alistair Mckay knocks the ball forward to Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.24
Matt Sinclair knocks the ball forward to Aniello Marasco. With a delightful solo run, Aniello Marasco stretches the opposition's defence. Aniello Marasco shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.19
Emile Grimandi kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
44.42
George Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. Carlisle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Carlisle United kicking off!
47.00
Jonathan Whelan knocks the ball forward to Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Banks.
53.41
Marvin Richards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
55.16
Emile Grimandi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Emile Grimandi deftly passes the ball to Francis Milburn, releasing him through on goal. Kevin Pallister comes in with a late challenge on Francis Milburn. Penalty not given!!
60.02
Emile Grimandi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Milburn. Francis Milburn shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.51
Alistair Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Dean Dichio collects the pass. Dean Dichio skips past Matt Sinclair! Dean Dichio takes a shot at goal. Steven Morris gets down and covers it.
63.56
With a delightful solo run, Jonathan Whelan stretches the opposition's defence. Jonathan Whelan knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Davies. Darius Davies finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
66.03
Tim Cooper flicks a high pass forward to Francis Milburn who brings the ball under control. Francis Milburn tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.43
Aniello Marasco chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.26
Kevin Pallister chips the ball to his team mate, Aniello Marasco. Aniello Marasco knocks the ball forward to Darius Davies. Darius Davies whips in a cross ball towards Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.27
Matt Sinclair deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Lightfoot. George Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Banks.
81.17
Chris Davies surges forward with the ball. Chris Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Banks.
84.30
Alistair Mckay knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Dichio. Dean Dichio threads a neat ball through to Francis Milburn. Some silky footwork from Francis Milburn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball strikes Matt Sinclair's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
85.27
It's a corner kick. Marvin Richards loops the ball over to the far post. Dean Fletcher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
89.16
Aniello Marasco chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Davies. Darius Davies shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Barnsley

Carlisle United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
9
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
28.3%
47.8%
23.9%

Scorers
Darius Davies 89
Francis Milburn 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Darius Davies of Barnsley

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

1.Clive Walsh (GK)
6
2.Paul Ehiogu (DEF)
6
3.Marcus Banks (DEF)
6
4.Craig Mercer (DEF)
6
5.Dean Fletcher (DEF)
6
6.Marvin Richards (MID)
6
7.Alistair Mckay (MID)
7
8.Emile Grimandi (MID)
7
9.Tim Cooper (MID)
7
10.Dean Dichio (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Francis Milburn (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Seth Lawrence (ATT)
0
13.Marvin Barrett (ATT)
0
14.Terry Mowbray (GK)
0