Match Report
| Darlington | Darlington |  |  | Barnsley | Barnsley | ||||||||||||||||
| William Birkinshaw | William Birkinshaw | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Adrian Olteanu | A. Olteanu |  | 46 | G |  | 1 | | G | 75 |  | Alun Winterburn | A. Winterburn | |||||||||
| Fernando Mario Martel | F. Martel |  | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Robert Wainwright | R. Wainwright | |||||||||
| Paolo Wilson | P. Wilson | | 39 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Matt Shaw | M. Shaw | |||||||||
| Eddie Unsworth | E. Unsworth | | 29 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Max Brighton | M. Brighton | |||||||||
| Gerhard Winkler | G. Winkler |  | 55 | M | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Glynn Elliott | G. Elliott | |||||||||
| Martin Happel | M. Happel |  | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Morris Makin | M. Makin | |||||||||
| Kai Döring | K. Döring | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Titus Flintlock | T. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Petre Savu | P. Savu | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Simon Watson | S. Watson | |||||||||
| Niclas Gren | N. Gren |  | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 |  | Alex White | A. White | |||||||||
| Giannis Zaropoulos | G. Zaropoulos |  | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 |  | Fred Victoria | F. Victoria | |||||||||
| Richard Laursen | R. Laursen | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Sol Wright-Phillips | S. Wright-Phillips | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena where Darlington play Barnsley in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Darlington are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Darlington are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Barnsley get the match underway!
2.42
0-0Kai Döring passes the ball forward to Niclas Gren. Niclas Gren shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alun Winterburn manages to gather it comfortably.
3.15
0-1Max Brighton knocks the ball forward to Simon Watson. Simon Watson makes a probing pass to Fred Victoria. Fred Victoria chips the ball to his team mate, Alex White. Alex White makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.19
0-1Kai Döring hacks Titus Flintlock from behind! Kai Döring is warned by the referee! Titus Flintlock gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.49
0-1Giannis Zaropoulos barges into Matt Shaw. Giannis Zaropoulos is warned by the referee! Matt Shaw stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.43
Matt Shaw makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Shaw knocks the ball forward to Fred Victoria. Fred Victoria plays a perfect one-two with Sol Wright-Phillips and rushes in on goal... Fred Victoria shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Adrian Olteanu has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.01
0-2Gerhard Winkler makes a simple pass to Giannis Zaropoulos. Giannis Zaropoulos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.13
0-2Simon Watson kicks a strong pass forward to Fred Victoria. Fred Victoria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex White. Alex White tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
27.14
0-2Eddie Unsworth decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Unsworth makes a simple pass to Niclas Gren. Niclas Gren makes a probing pass to Richard Laursen but he's offside!
30.41
Paolo Wilson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Döring. Kai Döring controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Laursen. Richard Laursen shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.31
Fernando Mario Martel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Döring. Kai Döring makes a probing pass to Niclas Gren. Niclas Gren passes the ball forward but Giannis Zaropoulos is offside!
38.53
Simon Watson passes the ball forward to Alex White. Alex White goes all the way! Alex White rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Adrian Olteanu!
40.29
Kai Döring knocks the ball forward to Richard Laursen. Richard Laursen goes all the way! Richard Laursen shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.43
Morris Makin sees space and advances. Morris Makin goes all the way! Morris Makin shoots from just inside the box but Adrian Olteanu is on top of it.
45.00
Gerhard Winkler flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Laursen. Richard Laursen goes all the way! Richard Laursen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Darlington get the second half underway!
47.35
Max Brighton threads the ball through to Simon Watson. Simon Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Wright-Phillips. Sol Wright-Phillips plays a perfect one-two with Alex White and rushes in on goal... Sol Wright-Phillips cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.08
Petre Savu advances with the ball. Petre Savu knocks the ball forward to Giannis Zaropoulos. Giannis Zaropoulos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.15
Sol Wright-Phillips comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Wilson. The referee calls over Sol Wright-Phillips and warns him to calm down! Paolo Wilson runs off the knock.
54.06
Titus Flintlock knocks the ball forward to Fred Victoria. Fred Victoria finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
55.48
Fernando Mario Martel kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Happel. Martin Happel brings the ball forward. Martin Happel shoots from long range but somehow Alun Winterburn manages to keep it out.
57.14
Simon Watson passes the ball forward to Sol Wright-Phillips. Sol Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Fred Victoria. Fred Victoria is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Adrian Olteanu manages to keep it out.
59.21
Titus Flintlock passes the ball forward to Fred Victoria. Fred Victoria shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Adrian Olteanu manages to gather it comfortably.
60.09
0-3Matt Shaw comes in with a late challenge on Giannis Zaropoulos. Matt Shaw is shown the yellow card! Giannis Zaropoulos stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.15
Morris Makin makes a simple pass to Fred Victoria. Fred Victoria goes all the way! Fred Victoria makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Adrian Olteanu!
67.20
Martin Happel knocks the ball forward to Richard Laursen. Richard Laursen tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.40
Gerhard Winkler knocks the ball forward to Richard Laursen. Richard Laursen knocks in a cross ball towards Niclas Gren. Niclas Gren is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
71.24
Kai Döring deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giannis Zaropoulos. Giannis Zaropoulos lofts in a cross ball towards Niclas Gren. Niclas Gren powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Niclas Gren!
75.52
Fred Victoria barges into Paolo Wilson. The referee calls over Fred Victoria and shows him a yellow card! Paolo Wilson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.05
Martin Happel kicks a strong pass forward to Niclas Gren. Niclas Gren goes all the way! Niclas Gren makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.51
Martin Happel flicks the ball to his team mate, Giannis Zaropoulos. Giannis Zaropoulos shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Alun Winterburn.
89.54
Gerhard Winkler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niclas Gren. Niclas Gren makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giannis Zaropoulos. Giannis Zaropoulos rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alun Winterburn.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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