Match Report
| Barnsley | Barnsley |  |  | Torquay United | Torquay United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jacob Bridges | J. Bridges |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Colin Lua-Lua | C. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Mark Pearce | M. Pearce | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 56 | | James Hitchcock | J. Hitchcock | ||||||||
| Simon Peters | S. Peters | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Jason Clapham | J. Clapham | |||||||||
| Matt Mason | M. Mason |  | 37 | D | | 4 | | D | 37 | | Noel Westwood | N. Westwood | |||||||||
| Alexander Barmby | A. Barmby | | 35 | D | | 5 | | M | 66 | | Norman Sharpe | N. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Jermaine Lowe | J. Lowe | | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Billy Smithe | B. Smithe | |||||||||
| Oleg Griffin | O. Griffin | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Simon Bishop | S. Bishop | |||||||||
| Adam Pallister | A. Pallister | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Mark Robson | M. Robson | |||||||||
| Tommy Newby | T. Newby | | 36 | M | | 9 | | A | 52 | | Brian Howells | B. Howells | |||||||||
| James Standing | J. Standing | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Brendan Tolley | B. Tolley | |||||||||
| Ian Sheringham | I. Sheringham | | 53 | A | | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Paolo Owen | P. Owen | ||||||||
| Anthony Mortensen | A. Mortensen | | 51 | A | | 12 | | M | 51 | | Ben Weaver | B. Weaver | |||||||||
| Andy Heskey | A. Heskey | | 44 | A | | 13 | | M | 48 | | Morris Walker | M. Walker | |||||||||
| Liam Nicholls | L. Nicholls | | 39 | G | | 14 | | A | 48 |  | Reinier Hendriks | R. Hendriks | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 2,574 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Barry.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Barry.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Barnsley get the match underway!
2.51
0-0Simon Bishop plays the ball forward to Brian Howells. Brian Howells plays a scrappy one-two with Brendan Tolley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Brian Howells side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jacob Bridges manages to gather it effortlessly.
6.28
0-0Simon Bishop makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Bishop plays a scrappy one-two with Brendan Tolley and advances towards the goal... Simon Bishop muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
8.57
Adam Pallister changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adam Pallister finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
9.16
0-0James Standing hacks James Hitchcock from behind! The referee calls over James Standing and shows him a yellow card! James Hitchcock stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.54
0-0Simon Peters hacks Brendan Tolley from behind! The referee warns Simon Peters to calm down! Brendan Tolley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.19
0-0Simon Peters makes a simple pass to Adam Pallister. Adam Pallister hits a low pass to James Standing. James Standing knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Westwood.
22.33
Oleg Griffin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Hitchcock.
34.28
Tommy Newby makes a probing pass to James Standing. James Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.47
Adam Pallister takes it forward alone. Adam Pallister shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
38.40
Simon Peters knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Griffin. Oleg Griffin makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Griffin tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Colin Lua-Lua.
40.56
Mark Robson passes the ball forward to Brian Howells. Brian Howells shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.10
Oleg Griffin threads a neat ball through to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.31
Simon Bishop sees Brian Howells in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Howells plays a scrappy one-two with Brendan Tolley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Brian Howells takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Jason Clapham barges into Ian Sheringham. Jason Clapham is shown the yellow card! Ian Sheringham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Torquay United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnsley players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Torquay United kick off!
48.53
With some swift thinking, Billy Smithe plays the ball forward to Brian Howells. Brian Howells shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jacob Bridges smothers it!
53.37
Adam Pallister threads a neat ball through to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Lua-Lua who gathers it comfortably.
59.03
Oleg Griffin sees James Standing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Barnsley are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
60.56
Alexander Barmby surges forward with the ball. Alexander Barmby threads a neat ball through to Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ian Sheringham provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
63.55
Simon Bishop knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
65.18
Billy Smithe flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Owen who brings the ball under control. Paolo Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Tolley. With a superhuman jump, Brendan Tolley connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.38
James Hitchcock hacks Adam Pallister from behind! The referee calls over James Hitchcock and shows him a yellow card! Adam Pallister runs off the knock.
72.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Mason plays the ball forward to Oleg Griffin. Oleg Griffin brings the ball forward. Oleg Griffin whips in a cross ball towards James Standing. James Standing beats his man to it with a header. Colin Lua-Lua manages to gather it comfortably.
75.39
Tommy Newby sees James Standing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Lua-Lua who gathers it comfortably.
79.57
Mark Pearce makes a simple pass to Adam Pallister. Adam Pallister makes a simple pass to James Standing. James Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
81.20
0-0Tommy Newby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Sheringham. Ian Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards James Standing. James Standing makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but James Hitchcock blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
83.22
Billy Smithe hacks Tommy Newby from behind! The referee calls over Billy Smithe and warns him to calm down! Tommy Newby stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.21
Jermaine Lowe hacks Mark Robson from behind! Jermaine Lowe is warned by the referee! Mark Robson stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.28
Simon Peters makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Peters kicks a strong pass forward to James Standing. James Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.28
1-0Matt Mason makes a probing pass to Oleg Griffin. Oleg Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Ian Sheringham collects the pass. Ian Sheringham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Colin Lua-Lua with no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jacob Bridges (GK)
6
2. Mark Pearce (DEF)
6
3. Simon Peters (DEF)
6
4. Matt Mason (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Barmby (DEF)
6
6. Jermaine Lowe (MID)
5
7. Oleg Griffin (MID)
9
8. Adam Pallister (MID)
8
9. Tommy Newby (MID)
6
10. James Standing (ATT)
5
11. Ian Sheringham (ATT)
8
12. Anthony Mortensen (ATT)
0
13. Andy Heskey (ATT)
0
14. Liam Nicholls (GK)
0
1. Colin Lua-Lua (GK)
6
2. James Hitchcock (DEF)
5
3. Jason Clapham (DEF)
5
4. Noel Westwood (DEF)
6
5. Norman Sharpe (MID)
6
6. Billy Smithe (MID)
6
7. Simon Bishop (MID)
7
8. Mark Robson (MID)
6
9. Brian Howells (ATT)
7
10. Brendan Tolley (ATT)
6
11. Paolo Owen (ATT)
6
12. Ben Weaver (MID)
0
13. Morris Walker (MID)
0
14. Reinier Hendriks (ATT)
0