Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 4,619 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Edworthy.


0.00
Grimsby Town kick off and get the match underway!
3.10
Les Christie passes the ball forward to Steve Summerbell. Steve Summerbell whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Howey. Eddie Howey makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Abdelmalek Violeau!
9.34
Giovanni Marrocolo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Cooper. Isaiah Cooper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
12.53
Tommy Jobson flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos José Mari who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos José Mari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Standing. Neil Standing shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.35
Isaiah Cooper hacks Glynn Monk from behind! The referee calls over Isaiah Cooper and shows him a yellow card! Glynn Monk grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.02
Glynn Monk advances with the ball. Glynn Monk hits a low pass to Eddie Howey. Eddie Howey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdelmalek Violeau who gathers it comfortably.
16.20
Ledley Clapham barges into Peter Delaney. Ledley Clapham is warned by the referee! Peter Delaney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.41
Juan-Carlos José Mari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Delaney. Peter Delaney knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Robinson who gathers it comfortably.
21.11
Nigel Cole flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Pearce. Eddie Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Cooper. Isaiah Cooper shoots from long range. Jason Robinson comfortably gets down and covers it.
22.54
Eddie Pearce threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos José Mari. Juan-Carlos José Mari chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Delaney. Peter Delaney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.05
Scott Barrett clumsily knocks into Stephen Dodd. Scott Barrett is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Dodd runs off the knock.
30.33
Neil Standing kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Delaney. Peter Delaney shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jason Robinson.
31.45
Giovanni Marrocolo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Stephen Dodd gets to the ball and clears it up field.
33.10
With some swift thinking, Giovanni Marrocolo plays the ball forward to Isaiah Cooper. Isaiah Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Marrocolo. Giovanni Marrocolo connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
39.42
Leon Todd makes a simple pass to Peter Delaney. Peter Delaney controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
44.19
Neil Standing makes an attacking run forward. Neil Standing tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
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. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Grimsby Town players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Barnsley kick off and get the second half underway!
48.16
With great vision, Leon Todd plays the ball forward to Peter Delaney. Peter Delaney plays the ball forward to Isaiah Cooper. Isaiah Cooper shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
51.45
Juan-Carlos José Mari barges into Matt Mann. Juan-Carlos José Mari is given a warning by the referee! Matt Mann runs off the knock.
53.55
Leon Todd flicks a high pass forward to Peter Delaney who brings the ball under control. Peter Delaney shoots from outside the area. Jason Robinson gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
59.58
Lewis Baker catches Peter Delaney on the ankles. The referee warns Lewis Baker to calm down! Peter Delaney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.42
With some swift thinking, Matt Mann plays the ball forward to Robert Walker. Robert Walker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.14
Eddie Howey changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Howey shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
67.40
Neil Standing changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Neil Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.29
Neil Standing comes in with a late challenge on Matt Mann. The referee calls over Neil Standing and shows him a yellow card! Matt Mann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.57
Neil Standing flicks a high pass forward. Peter Delaney controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Peter Delaney plays the ball forward to Isaiah Cooper. Isaiah Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Robinson who gathers it comfortably.
77.51
Scott Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos José Mari. Juan-Carlos José Mari makes a simple pass to Isaiah Cooper. Isaiah Cooper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jason Robinson!
78.44
Giovanni Marrocolo plays the ball forward to Isaiah Cooper. Isaiah Cooper tries a spectacular long range effort. Jason Robinson easily gets down and covers it.
89.40
Neil Standing hits a low pass to Isaiah Cooper. Isaiah Cooper plays a one-two with Peter Delaney and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Isaiah Cooper provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Jason Robinson!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 69.7368421052632 vs 30.2631578947368
Play Area
Home team third: 21.05%, Midfield: 47.37%, Away team third: 31.58%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Robinson of Grimsby Town

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Eddie Pearce (DEF)
6
3. Scott Barrett (DEF)
6
4. Nigel Cole (DEF)
6
5. Tommy Jobson (DEF)
6
8. Neil Standing (MID)
7
9. Leon Todd (MID)
6
10. Isaiah Cooper (ATT)
7
11. Peter Delaney (ATT)
7

12. Alan Butt (ATT)
0
13. Carl Bridge (ATT)
0

2. Lewis Baker (DEF)
5
6
4. Glynn Monk (DEF)
6
5. Brian Laycock (MID)
6
6. Matt Mann (MID)
6
7. Les Christie (MID)
6
8. Stephen Dodd (MID)
6
10. Robert Walker (ATT)
6
11. Eddie Howey (ATT)
6

12. Del Mills (GK)
0
13. Peter Butt (MID)
0
14. Gareth White (DEF)
0