Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Oakwell where Barnsley play Luton Town in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 4,861 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Barnsley get the match underway!
2.03
Nigel Best kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Haynes. Graeme Haynes knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Sheringham. Greg Sheringham heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Stan Palmer.
6.06
Gareth Finney makes a simple pass to Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.17
Darren Beresford threads the ball through to Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver plays a perfect one-two with Greg Montague and rushes in on goal... Spencer Laver shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Kevin Mendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.06
Scott Draper chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Beresford. Darren Beresford makes a probing pass to Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton goes all the way! Isaiah Lawton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
14.51
Jamie Clarke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Sheringham. Greg Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.58
Marc Wetherall sees a break and surges forward. Marc Wetherall chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Montague. Greg Montague directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
22.27
Darren Beresford flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Mills.
24.57
Brian Hapgood makes a simple pass to Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.10
Gareth Finney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.43
Dale Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Sheringham. Greg Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Haynes. Graeme Haynes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Graeme Haynes scores for Luton Town!!
39.52
Jamie Clarke makes a probing pass to Greg Sheringham. Greg Sheringham plays a perfect one-two with Graeme Haynes and rushes in on goal... Greg Sheringham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.12
Darren Beresford decides to run forward with the ball. Darren Beresford goes all the way! Darren Beresford takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Kevin Mendez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Luton Town kick off!
47.01
Dale Boyd barges into Darren Beresford. Dale Boyd is warned by the referee! Darren Beresford stretches but gets up unharmed.
47.01
Barnsley are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Luton Town's defence.
48.24
Scott Draper chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Beresford. Darren Beresford flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.17
Nwankwo Collymore chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Beresford. Darren Beresford knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Montague. Greg Montague goes all the way! Greg Montague shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
59.04
Marc Wetherall threads the ball through to Darren Beresford. Darren Beresford chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Montague. Greg Montague makes a probing pass to Isaiah Lawton but he's offside!
60.30
Mark Mills controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jamie Clarke. Jamie Clarke flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Sheringham. Greg Sheringham shoots from long range but it is miles over!
63.32
Jamie Clarke chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Sheringham. Greg Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.35
Darren Beresford makes a beautiful solo run. Darren Beresford makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Lawton but he's offside!
71.18
Nigel Best chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Haynes. Graeme Haynes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.44
Jamie Clarke barges into Marc Wetherall. The referee calls over Jamie Clarke and warns him to calm down! Marc Wetherall runs off the knock.
77.52
Nwankwo Collymore chips the ball to his team mate, Gareth Finney. Gareth Finney passes the ball forward to Greg Montague. Greg Montague knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jody Flintlock.
79.27
Scott Draper knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Hapgood. Brian Hapgood chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.29
Brian Hapgood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
84.51
Gareth Finney makes a simple pass to Greg Montague. Greg Montague goes all the way! Greg Montague shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Darren Beresford threads the ball through to Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Montague but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Darren Beresford of Barnsley

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 64.1975308641975 vs 35.8024691358025
Play Area
Home team third: 23.46%, Midfield: 48.15%, Away team third: 28.40%