Match Report


BarnsleyBarnsley     Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Steven MorrisS. Morris52
G
1
G
57Trevor DavisT. Davis
Simon MarsdenS. Marsden56
D
2
D
66Peter BrownP. Brown
Kevin PallisterK. Pallister51
D
3
D
43Phil ForbesP. Forbes
Matt SinclairM. Sinclair46
D
captain4
D
42Jason PottsJ. Potts
George LightfootG. Lightfoot50
M
5
D
40Ledley SheringhamL. Sheringham
Jonathan WhelanJ. Whelan48
M
6
D
39James VassellJ. Vassell
Aniello MarascoA. Marasco48
M
7
M
53Clive BrambleC. Bramble
Chris DaviesC. Davies44
M
8captain
M
52Marcus RobinsonM. Robinson
Darius DaviesD. Davies57
A
9
M
51Eddie BattyE. Batty
Frank ThirlwellF. Thirlwell49
A
10
A
72Titus SouthgateT. Southgate
Craig ButtC. Butt40
A
11
A
43Darren LampardD. Lampard
 
Peter LjungbergP. Ljungberg46
D
12
G
54Peter BenjaminP. Benjamin
Ross MccannR. Mccann44
G
13
M
48Tommy JohnsonT. Johnson
Stan WainwrightS. Wainwright42
M
14
G
47Nigel OakleyN. Oakley

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Crewe Alexandra. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Lampard.


0.00
Barnsley kick off and get the first half underway!
4.34
Eddie Batty knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Steven Morris gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
14.55
Matt Sinclair sees space and advances. Matt Sinclair flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Davies. Darius Davies shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
20.12
Aniello Marasco makes a beautiful solo run. Aniello Marasco whips in a cross ball towards Darius Davies. Darius Davies connects with a diving header but somehow Jason Potts happens to be in the right place to block it.
22.59
Jonathan Whelan brings the ball forward. Jonathan Whelan shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
30.09
Eddie Batty flicks a high ball forward to Darren Lampard who takes it down. Darren Lampard shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
33.44
Eddie Batty catches Jonathan Whelan on the ankles. The referee brings Eddie Batty to one side and gives him a warning! Jonathan Whelan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.20
Jonathan Whelan threads a neat ball through to Craig Butt. Craig Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.42
Jonathan Whelan plays the ball forward to Darius Davies. Darius Davies shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.39
Ledley Sheringham passes the ball forward to Clive Bramble. Clive Bramble flicks a high pass forward to Titus Southgate who brings the ball under control. Titus Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared 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. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half. The Crewe Alexandra players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off!
51.19
Clive Bramble makes a probing pass to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Sinclair.
53.45
Marcus Robinson brings the ball forward. Marcus Robinson puts a great ball through. Darren Lampard runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.29
Marcus Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Darren Lampard collects the pass. Darren Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.39
Clive Bramble threads a neat ball through to Darren Lampard. Darren Lampard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Sinclair.
72.33
Simon Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Whelan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Whelan threads the ball through to Craig Butt. Craig Butt finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.24
Matt Sinclair comes in with a late challenge on Clive Bramble. The referee warns Matt Sinclair to calm down! Clive Bramble runs off the knock.
84.16
Eddie Batty threads a neat ball through to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Morris who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Barnsley

Crewe Alexandra
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.4%
40.6%
Play Area
29%
52.2%
18.8%

Scorers
Darius Davies 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Whelan of Barnsley

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

1.Trevor Davis (GK)
6
2.Peter Brown (DEF)
6
3.Phil Forbes (DEF)
6
4.Jason Potts (DEF)
6
5.Ledley Sheringham (DEF)
6
6.James Vassell (DEF)
6
7.Clive Bramble (MID)
7
8.Marcus Robinson (MID)
6
9.Eddie Batty (MID)
6
10.Titus Southgate (ATT)
6
11.Darren Lampard (ATT)
6
 
12.Peter Benjamin (GK)
0
13.Tommy Johnson (MID)
0
14.Nigel Oakley (GK)
0