Match Report
| Barnsley | Barnsley |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Abraham Zokora | A. Zokora |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 |  | Gavin Edworthy | G. Edworthy | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Collymore | N. Collymore | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Mike Milburn | M. Milburn | |||||||||
| Scott Draper | S. Draper | | 42 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Scott Dodd | S. Dodd | |||||||||
| Marc Wetherall | M. Wetherall | | 39 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Nick Allman | N. Allman | |||||||||
| Seth Mcleod | S. Mcleod | | 39 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Arthur Black | A. Black | |||||||||
| Gareth Finney | G. Finney | | 62 | M | | 6 | | D | 43 |  | Juan Herrero | J. Herrero | |||||||||
| Darren Beresford | D. Beresford | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Brian Prior | B. Prior | |||||||||
| Brian Hapgood | B. Hapgood | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Dennis Duberry | D. Duberry | |||||||||
| Greg Montague | G. Montague | | 54 | A | | 9 | | M | 45 | | Duncan Weir | D. Weir | |||||||||
| Spencer Laver | S. Laver | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Arthur Higginbotham | A. Higginbotham | |||||||||
| Isaiah Lawton | I. Lawton | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Danny Bastin | D. Bastin | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 2,963 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0Barnsley kick off and get the match underway!
3.14
0-0Scott Draper flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Finney. Gareth Finney kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton whips in a cross ball towards Greg Montague. Greg Montague is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.39
0-0Isaiah Lawton clumsily knocks into Arthur Black. The referee calls over Isaiah Lawton and warns him to calm down! Arthur Black hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.24
0-0Darren Beresford sees space and advances. Darren Beresford goes all the way! Darren Beresford rockets a shot on goal but somehow Gavin Edworthy manages to keep it out.
12.20
Scott Draper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Hapgood. Brian Hapgood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gavin Edworthy manages to keep it out.
14.03
0-0Marc Wetherall knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Finney. Gareth Finney advances with the ball. Gareth Finney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.54
Duncan Weir knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.17
Brian Prior knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
21.07
0-0Gareth Finney takes it forward alone. Gareth Finney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Lawton but he's offside!
24.38
1-0Gareth Finney advances with the ball. Gareth Finney knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.41
Darren Beresford controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Montague. Greg Montague makes a simple pass to Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.49
Darren Beresford catches Dennis Duberry on the ankles. Darren Beresford is warned by the referee! Dennis Duberry runs off the knock.
30.32
Brian Hapgood surges forward with the ball. Brian Hapgood kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.09
Duncan Weir makes a simple pass to Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham shoots from distance but Abraham Zokora is on top of it.
33.42
Dennis Duberry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.15
Brian Prior brings the ball forward. Brian Prior sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Brian Prior!
44.03
Dennis Duberry sees a break and surges forward. Dennis Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Wetherall.
45.00
Brian Hapgood comes in with a late challenge on Brian Prior. Brian Hapgood is given a warning by the referee! Brian Prior runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Port Vale kick off!
53.05
Dennis Duberry decides to run forward with the ball. Dennis Duberry shoots from long range but it is miles over!
54.01
1-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
61.45
Greg Montague barges into Nick Allman. Greg Montague is warned by the referee! Nick Allman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.57
Brian Hapgood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton plays a perfect one-two with Spencer Laver and rushes in on goal... Isaiah Lawton shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.48
Dennis Duberry passes the ball forward to Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.56
Brian Hapgood catches Brian Prior on the ankles. Brian Hapgood is warned by the referee again! Brian Prior hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.25
Gareth Finney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Montague. Greg Montague plays a perfect one-two with Spencer Laver and rushes in on goal... Greg Montague shoots from just inside the box. Greg Montague scores for Barnsley!!
81.59
Darren Beresford knocks the ball forward to Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.06
Brian Prior makes a probing pass to Danny Bastin. Danny Bastin whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Higginbotham. Arthur Higginbotham flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.58
Nwankwo Collymore makes a probing pass to Gareth Finney. Gareth Finney makes a simple pass to Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Black.
90.00
Duncan Weir clumsily knocks into Gareth Finney. The referee calls over Duncan Weir and warns him to calm down! Gareth Finney stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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