Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at The Hive Stadium where Barnet play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 9,339 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Barnet and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Lawrence.


0.00
Barnet start the match!
4.01
Matthias Morlock kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Henry. Simon Henry plays a one-two with Alfred Charlton and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Simon Henry provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.55
Fredrik Marr threads the ball through to Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune threads a neat ball through to Ole de Boer. Ole de Boer knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Stockdale. Neil Stockdale beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
14.12
Gary Fortune takes it forward alone. Gary Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Anthony Pallister catches Alec Elliott on the ankles. Alec Elliott appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
18.40
Alfred Charlton catches Gavin Cutler on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfred Charlton and warns him to calm down! Gavin Cutler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.50
Gavin Cutler flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Miguel Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.41
Christian Lindner hits a low pass to Matthias Morlock. Matthias Morlock sees Simon Henry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Henry shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
27.22
Eddie Carlton flicks a high pass forward to Ole de Boer who brings the ball under control. Ole de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.13
Gary Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Charlton controls it well on his chest. Alfred Charlton runs straight at the defence! Alfred Charlton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.19
Matthias Morlock chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
44.42
Anthony Pallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Peckham. Gary Peckham surges forward with the ball. Gary Peckham plays a one-two with Simon Henry and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gary Peckham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnet appear unchanged since the first half. Stoke City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnet players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Stoke City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.47
Gary Fortune knocks the ball forward to Ole de Boer. Ole de Boer whips in a cross ball towards Neil Stockdale. Neil Stockdale whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
49.20
Gary Fortune threads a neat ball through to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott plays a perfect one-two with Neil Stockdale and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Alec Elliott provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
51.49
Gavin Cutler hits a long diagonal ball forward. Ole de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Lindner.
53.06
Gavin Cutler flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Carlton who brings the ball under control. Eddie Carlton advances with the ball. Eddie Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Ole de Boer. Ole de Boer directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! John Venus has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.16
Gary Fortune makes an attacking run forward. Gary Fortune advances inside the box! Gary Fortune makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.51
Matthias Morlock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves knocks the ball forward, putting Alfred Charlton through on goal. Alfred Charlton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.10
Alec Elliott barges into Anthony Pallister. The referee brings Alec Elliott to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Pallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.24
Gary Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Henry. Simon Henry whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from David Myers!
77.54
Barnet appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
77.54
Neil Stockdale comes in with a late challenge on Christian Lindner. The referee brings Neil Stockdale to one side and gives him a warning! Christian Lindner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.11
Alec Elliott clumsily knocks into Anthony Pallister. The referee warns Alec Elliott again to calm down! Anthony Pallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.46
Alioune Marlet clumsily knocks into Neil Stockdale. The referee warns Alioune Marlet to calm down! Neil Stockdale carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.30
Gary Peckham catches Gary Fortune on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Fortune gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.26
With imagination, Brian Jackson laces a through ball forward to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves skips past Gavin Cutler! Nwankwo Greaves takes a shot at goal. Good keeping from David Myers as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
86.55
Corner kick to Stoke City. Mick Kasper plays it short to Matthias Morlock. Some good footwork from Matthias Morlock provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
87.47
Patrick Marr hits a low pass to Eddie Carlton. Eddie Carlton threads a neat ball through to Neil Stockdale. Neil Stockdale knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Venus who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Brian Jackson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.2972972972973 vs 52.7027027027027
Play Area
Home team third: 29.73%, Midfield: 39.19%, Away team third: 31.08%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Fortune of Barnet

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. David Myers (GK)
7
2. Patrick Marr (DEF)
6
3. Fredrik Marr (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Cutler (DEF)
6
6
6. Gary Fortune (MID)
9
7. Eddie Carlton (MID)
7
6
6
10. Alec Elliott (ATT)
7
11. Ole de Boer (ATT)
8

12. Richard Hendry (ATT)
0
0
14. Danny Makin (DEF)
0

1. John Venus (GK)
6
6
5. Mick Kasper (MID)
6
7. Gary Peckham (MID)
8
8. Brian Jackson (MID)
6
6
10. Simon Henry (ATT)
6
11. Alfred Charlton (ATT)
6

12. Henry Fletcher (DEF)
0
14. Ruben Teixeira (DEF)
0