Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Reading. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Barmby.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Barmby.
0.00
0-0Barnsley get the match underway!
2.53
0-0Norman Bowyer brings the ball forward. Norman Bowyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Pierre G. Pensalfini gets down and covers it.
6.34
0-1Jason Formon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Dean Evans had no chance!! Goal for Reading!
10.13
0-1Cesar Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Omer Campbell who brings the ball under control. Omer Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.09
0-1Alan Butt catches Omer Campbell on the ankles. Alan Butt is warned by the referee! Omer Campbell runs off the knock.
18.16
Norman Bowyer sees a break and surges forward. Norman Bowyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Pierre G. Pensalfini keeps it out!
20.30
0-1James Bridge comes in with a late challenge on Cesar Almeida. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cesar Almeida stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.37
Edmundo Ruiz sweeps the ball up the wings. Jason Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dean Evans who gathers it comfortably.
34.57
Norman Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Neil Standing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Standing knocks the ball forward to James Bridge. James Bridge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giorgio Budan.
36.45
0-1Francis Wiltord receives the ball from a throw-in from Rodrigo Postiga. Francis Wiltord makes a probing pass to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
40.23
Seeing Eddie Pearce's run, Norman Bowyer quickly throws the ball into his path. Eddie Pearce arcs the ball upfield. Alan Butt shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Pierre G. Pensalfini.
41.37
0-1Neil Standing takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Jason Formon reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
Giorgio Budan flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Almeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesar Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Campbell. Omer Campbell shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. Reading also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Reading get the second half underway!
47.27
Norman Bowyer makes a simple pass to Alan Butt. Alan Butt whips in a cross ball towards James Bridge. James Bridge shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Pierre G. Pensalfini effortlessly picks it out of the air!
57.32
Neil Standing darts forward. Neil Standing passes the ball forward to James Bridge. James Bridge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.27
0-1Reading have made a substitution with Pierluigi Corrent replacing Cesar Almeida .
71.08
Neil Standing hacks Pierluigi Corrent from behind! Neil Standing is shown the yellow card! Pierluigi Corrent stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.06
Reading have made a substitution with Titus Boyd replacing Francis Wiltord .
78.07
0-1Julian Helguera kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Guerrero. Sebastian Guerrero darts forward. Sebastian Guerrero edges inside the box! Tommy Jobson catches Sebastian Guerrero on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
85.44
Pierluigi Corrent knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Guerrero. Sebastian Guerrero threads the ball through to Eugenio Morales. Eugenio Morales shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
87.29
Rodrigo Postiga runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rodrigo Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for 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. Dean Evans (GK)
6
2. Eddie Pearce (DEF)
6
3. Scott Barrett (DEF)
6
4. Nigel Cole (DEF)
7
5. Tommy Jobson (DEF)
6
6. Giovanni Marrocolo (MID)
6
7. Norman Bowyer (MID)
8
8. Juan-Carlos José Mari (MID)
6
9. Neil Standing (MID)
6
10. James Bridge (ATT)
5
11. Alan Butt (ATT)
6
12. Nicholas Goldberg (DEF)
0
13. Leon Todd (MID)
0
14. Arthur Higginbotham (MID)
0
1. Pierre G. Pensalfini (GK)
8
2. Edmundo Ruiz (DEF)
6
3. Julian Helguera (DEF)
6
4. Giorgio Budan (DEF)
6
5. Francis Wiltord (DEF)
6
6. Cesar Almeida (MID)
7
7. Sebastian Guerrero (MID)
7
8. Rodrigo Postiga (MID)
7
9. Jason Formon (ATT)
7
10. Eugenio Morales (ATT)
6
11. Omer Campbell (ATT)
8
12. Titus Boyd (DEF)
6
13. Pierluigi Corrent (MID)
6
14. David Merson (ATT)
0