Match Report


BarnsleyBarnsley     BuryBury
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Steven MorrisS. Morris52
G
1
G
52Carl WilliamsonC. Williamson
Simon MarsdenS. Marsden56
D
2
D
48Robert InsleyR. Insley
Kevin PallisterK. Pallister51
D
3captain
D
46David WeaverD. Weaver
Matt SinclairM. Sinclair46
D
captain4
D
45Neil LawrenceN. Lawrence
George LightfootG. Lightfoot50
M
5
M
50Mamadou FlorentinM. Florentin
Jonathan WhelanJ. Whelan48
M
6
M
40Anthony ChristieA. Christie
Aniello MarascoA. Marasco48
M
7
M
40Matthew GeorgeM. George
Chris DaviesC. Davies44
M
8
M
39Malcolm BeagrieM. Beagrie
Darius DaviesD. Davies57
A
9
A
52Gareth LaycockG. Laycock
Frank ThirlwellF. Thirlwell49
A
10
A
38Stephen LawrenceS. Lawrence
Michael CooperM. Cooper44
A
11
A
30Nicky LawtonN. Lawton
 
Peter LjungbergP. Ljungberg46
D
12
G
48Luke BallL. Ball
Ross MccannR. Mccann44
G
13
D
44Jacob WhelanJ. Whelan
Stan WainwrightS. Wainwright42
M
14
G
43Simon LuzhnyS. Luzhny

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Bury. A crowd of 2,730 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Barnsley and Bury are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Howey.


0.00
Bury kick off and get the match underway!
2.19
David Weaver hacks Jonathan Whelan from behind! The referee calls over David Weaver and warns him to calm down! Jonathan Whelan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.01
Aniello Marasco flicks a high pass forward. Darius Davies collects the pass. Darius Davies sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.35
George Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward to Frank Thirlwell who brings the ball under control. Frank Thirlwell plays a scrappy one-two with Darius Davies and advances towards the goal... Frank Thirlwell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.15
Jonathan Whelan hacks Malcolm Beagrie from behind! Jonathan Whelan is shown the yellow card! Malcolm Beagrie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.41
Aniello Marasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.06
Aniello Marasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Darius Davies. Darius Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.11
Matthew George flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Laycock controls it well on his chest. Gareth Laycock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Morris who gathers it comfortably.
21.16
Jonathan Whelan comes in with a late challenge on Matthew George. Jonathan Whelan is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Matthew George grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.35
Mamadou Florentin kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Steven Morris!
26.51
Neil Lawrence sees space and advances. Neil Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Lawton. Nicky Lawton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Morris who gathers it comfortably.
27.46
Kevin Pallister passes the ball forward to George Lightfoot. George Lightfoot sees Frank Thirlwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Thirlwell finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
28.53
Aniello Marasco catches Anthony Christie on the ankles. The referee brings Aniello Marasco to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Christie stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.22
Matthew George flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Lawton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicky Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock directs the ball goalwards with his head. Steven Morris didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.07
Aniello Marasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.54
David Weaver chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew George. Matthew George advances with the ball. Matthew George skips past Kevin Pallister! Matthew George strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.53
Chris Davies sees space and advances. Chris Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Insley.
39.57
Neil Lawrence makes a strong solo run forward. Neil Lawrence changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.06
George Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Frank Thirlwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frank Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Darius Davies but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.39
Matthew George knocks the ball forward to Nicky Lawton. Nicky Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Anthony Christie chips the ball to his team mate, Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock skips past Simon Marsden! Some superb footwork from Gareth Laycock provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Steven Morris gets down and covers it.
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. Bury also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bury players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley get the second half underway!
53.09
Matthew George makes a simple pass to Nicky Lawton. Nicky Lawton makes a pass forward but Stephen Lawrence makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
54.45
Neil Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew George. Matthew George makes an attacking run forward. Matthew George knocks in a cross ball towards Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.52
Anthony Christie flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Lawrence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Lawrence shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.13
Bury have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Whelan replacing Mamadou Florentin and Simon Luzhny replacing Nicky Lawton .
65.05
Simon Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to George Lightfoot. George Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Frank Thirlwell controls it well on his chest. Frank Thirlwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
67.56
Anthony Christie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Anthony Christie lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.30
David Weaver flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Whelan who takes it down. Jacob Whelan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Sinclair.
81.23
Frank Thirlwell barges into Neil Lawrence. The referee calls over Frank Thirlwell and warns him to calm down! Neil Lawrence stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.19
Anthony Christie threads the ball through to Simon Luzhny. Simon Luzhny edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Simon Luzhny provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.42
Neil Lawrence makes a simple pass to Anthony Christie. Anthony Christie flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Stephen Lawrence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Steven Morris manages to keep it out.
87.11
Michael Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Frank Thirlwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frank Thirlwell shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Barnsley

Bury
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
7
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
29%
47.3%
23.7%

Scorers
Frank Thirlwell 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthew George of Bury

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

1.Carl Williamson (GK)
6
2.Robert Insley (DEF)
6
3.David Weaver (DEF)
6
4.Neil Lawrence (DEF)
7
5.Mamadou Florentin (MID)
6
6.Anthony Christie (MID)
7
7.Matthew George (MID)
7
8.Malcolm Beagrie (MID)
6
9.Gareth Laycock (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Lawrence (ATT)
6
11.Nicky Lawton (ATT)
6
 
12.Luke Ball (GK)
0
13.Jacob Whelan (DEF)
6
14.Simon Luzhny (GK)
6