Match Report
| Barnsley | Barnsley |  |  | Cambridge United | Cambridge United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Steven Morris | S. Morris |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 39 | | Bill Beckham | B. Beckham | ||||||||
| Simon Marsden | S. Marsden | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 |  | Tim Chivu | T. Chivu | |||||||||
| Kevin Pallister | K. Pallister | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Craig Lineker | C. Lineker | |||||||||
| Matt Sinclair | M. Sinclair | | 46 | D | | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Jonathan Power | J. Power | ||||||||
| George Lightfoot | G. Lightfoot | | 50 | M | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Stuart Stewart | S. Stewart | |||||||||
| Jonathan Whelan | J. Whelan | | 48 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Andy Tiler | A. Tiler | |||||||||
| Aniello Marasco | A. Marasco |  | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Eoin Mowbray | E. Mowbray | |||||||||
| Chris Davies | C. Davies | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Max Gerrard | M. Gerrard | |||||||||
| Darius Davies | D. Davies | | 57 | A | | 9 | | A | 42 | | Ralph Neville | R. Neville | |||||||||
| Frank Thirlwell | F. Thirlwell | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 38 | | Brian Hulme | B. Hulme | |||||||||
| Michael Cooper | M. Cooper | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 37 | | Alexander Cole | A. Cole | |||||||||
| Peter Ljungberg | P. Ljungberg | | 46 | D | | 12 | | M | 45 | | Henry Hughes | H. Hughes | |||||||||
| Ross Mccann | R. Mccann | | 44 | G | | 13 | | M | 45 | | Marvin Sheringham | M. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Stan Wainwright | S. Wainwright | | 42 | M | | 14 | | M | 43 | | Duncan Kirkland | D. Kirkland | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 2,865 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Des Jobson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Des Jobson.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United start the match!
3.07
0-0Tim Chivu threads a neat ball through to Andy Tiler. Andy Tiler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.39
Andy Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Marsden.
12.57
0-0Jonathan Whelan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jonathan Whelan knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Davies. Darius Davies makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
15.25
0-0Simon Marsden barges into Brian Hulme. Simon Marsden is given a warning by the referee! Brian Hulme stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.36
Matt Sinclair surges forward with the ball. Matt Sinclair brings the ball forward. Matt Sinclair shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
21.36
0-0Andy Tiler clumsily knocks into Chris Davies. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Davies stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.56
Matt Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Whelan collects the pass. Jonathan Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.19
Kevin Pallister sees Aniello Marasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aniello Marasco chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Davies. Darius Davies whips in a cross ball towards Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.15
Jonathan Whelan catches Eoin Mowbray on the ankles. The referee calls over Jonathan Whelan and shows him a yellow card! Eoin Mowbray stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.23
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.24
0-0Kevin Pallister surges forward with the ball. Kevin Pallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell shoots from 20 yards but Bill Beckham reads it well. Excellent keeping!
44.47
0-1Max Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Cole collects the pass. Alexander Cole whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Neville. Ralph Neville jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Steven Morris has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Barnsley kick off the second half!
47.36
0-1Matt Sinclair catches Alexander Cole on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt Sinclair and warns him to calm down! Alexander Cole carries on, but is struggling a bit.
48.59
Matt Sinclair knocks the ball forward to George Lightfoot. George Lightfoot brings the ball forward. George Lightfoot tries a spectacular long range effort. Bill Beckham gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
51.33
Matt Sinclair flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Whelan who takes it down. Jonathan Whelan decides to run forward with the ball. Jonathan Whelan shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.02
Matt Sinclair comes in with a late challenge on Brian Hulme. Matt Sinclair is given another warning by the referee! Brian Hulme hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.36
0-1Matt Sinclair threads a neat ball through to Aniello Marasco. Aniello Marasco knocks the ball forward to Darius Davies. Darius Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Cooper but he's offside!
60.08
Jonathan Whelan threads a neat ball through to Darius Davies. Darius Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
61.40
Eoin Mowbray makes a beautiful solo run. Eoin Mowbray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Morris who gathers it comfortably.
65.52
Without breaking stride, Kevin Pallister plays the ball forward to Aniello Marasco. Aniello Marasco hits a low pass to Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
67.14
Kevin Pallister passes the ball forward to Aniello Marasco. Aniello Marasco sees space and advances. Aniello Marasco finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
72.32
Simon Marsden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell runs straight at the defence! Frank Thirlwell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.09
Max Gerrard plays the ball forward to Brian Hulme. Brian Hulme sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Steven Morris manages to gather it comfortably.
83.34
Matt Sinclair knocks the ball forward to George Lightfoot. George Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.58
Matt Sinclair clumsily knocks into Andy Tiler. Matt Sinclair is warned by the referee yet again! Andy Tiler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.23
Jonathan Whelan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Davies. Darius Davies shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.18
Chris Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Davies. Darius Davies shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Jonathan Whelan flicks a high ball forward to Darius Davies who takes it down. Darius Davies shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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. Steven Morris (GK)
6
2. Simon Marsden (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Pallister (DEF)
7
4. Matt Sinclair (DEF)
8
5. George Lightfoot (MID)
6
6. Jonathan Whelan (MID)
9
7. Aniello Marasco (MID)
7
8. Chris Davies (MID)
6
9. Darius Davies (ATT)
8
10. Frank Thirlwell (ATT)
8
11. Michael Cooper (ATT)
6
12. Peter Ljungberg (DEF)
0
13. Ross Mccann (GK)
0
14. Stan Wainwright (MID)
0
1. Bill Beckham (GK)
6
2. Tim Chivu (DEF)
6
3. Craig Lineker (DEF)
6
4. Jonathan Power (DEF)
6
5. Stuart Stewart (DEF)
6
6. Andy Tiler (MID)
6
7. Eoin Mowbray (MID)
6
8. Max Gerrard (MID)
6
9. Ralph Neville (ATT)
7
10. Brian Hulme (ATT)
6
11. Alexander Cole (ATT)
6
12. Henry Hughes (MID)
0
13. Marvin Sheringham (MID)
0
14. Duncan Kirkland (MID)
0