Match Report
| Barnsley | Barnsley |  |  | Birmingham City | Birmingham City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Simon Marshall | S. Marshall |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | Jody Oliver | J. Oliver | |||||||||
| David Collymore | D. Collymore | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Des Milburn | D. Milburn | |||||||||
| Wayne Shearer | W. Shearer | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Kemal Hitchcock | K. Hitchcock | |||||||||
| Chris Unsworth | C. Unsworth | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 |  | Armando Coronado | A. Coronado | |||||||||
| Phil Howey | P. Howey | | 41 | D | | 5 | | M | 82 | | Eddie Dryden | E. Dryden | |||||||||
| Kevin Grondin | K. Grondin | | 41 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Ben Fletcher | B. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Gavin Grantt | G. Grantt | | 39 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Edward Brand | E. Brand | |||||||||
| Glynn Power | G. Power | | 37 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Gavin Peters | G. Peters | |||||||||
| Mick Wetherall | M. Wetherall | | 35 | M | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Nick Formon | N. Formon | |||||||||
| Isaiah Parker | I. Parker | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Del Bailey | D. Bailey | |||||||||
| Neil Bailey | N. Bailey | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 |  | Matt Morrison | M. Morrison | |||||||||
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Oakwell where Barnsley play Birmingham City in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Barnsley get the match underway!
3.47
0-0Kevin Grondin passes the ball forward to Neil Bailey. Neil Bailey shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.06
0-1Kemal Hitchcock kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Dryden. Eddie Dryden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Formon. Nick Formon goes all the way! Nick Formon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Simon Marshall is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.52
Kevin Grondin sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Grondin shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.21
0-1Des Milburn passes the ball forward to Ben Fletcher. Ben Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Matt Morrison. Matt Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Formon. Nick Formon heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Simon Marshall!
14.19
0-1Mick Wetherall threads the ball through to Neil Bailey. Neil Bailey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Hitchcock.
16.03
Gavin Peters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Formon. Nick Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Morrison. Matt Morrison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
26.11
Kevin Grondin decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Grondin whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Parker. Isaiah Parker powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.41
Edward Brand makes a probing pass to Del Bailey. Del Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Matt Morrison. Matt Morrison directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.24
Des Milburn brings the ball forward. Des Milburn threads the ball through to Matt Morrison. Matt Morrison shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.29
Gavin Grantt passes the ball forward to Isaiah Parker. Isaiah Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Bailey. Neil Bailey flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.58
Gavin Grantt takes it forward alone. Gavin Grantt shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Ben Fletcher advances with the ball. Ben Fletcher plays a perfect one-two with Del Bailey and rushes in on goal... Ben Fletcher rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Birmingham City kick off!
47.53
Ben Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Morrison. Matt Morrison shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Simon Marshall manages to gather it comfortably.
49.20
0-1Wayne Shearer clumsily knocks into Matt Morrison. Wayne Shearer is warned by the referee! Matt Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.04
Wayne Shearer knocks the ball forward to Mick Wetherall. Mick Wetherall advances with the ball. Mick Wetherall shoots from 20 yards. Mick Wetherall scores for Barnsley!!
71.35
Kemal Hitchcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Dryden. Eddie Dryden advances with the ball. Eddie Dryden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.58
Kemal Hitchcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Dryden. Eddie Dryden sees a break and surges forward. Eddie Dryden controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.38
1-1Barnsley are easily keeping Birmingham City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
85.31
Edward Brand knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Bailey. Del Bailey plays a perfect one-two with Nick Formon and rushes in on goal... Del Bailey shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
87.40
Neil Bailey comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Hitchcock. Neil Bailey is given a warning by the referee! Kemal Hitchcock stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
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