Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 4,213 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Brian Standing.


0.00
Portsmouth kick off!
3.56
Andy Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Clegg. Without breaking stride, Tony Clegg plays the ball forward to Paul Hollmer. Paul Hollmer shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
6.31
Wayne Seaman flicks a high pass forward. Richard Summerbee collects the pass. Richard Summerbee knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ashley Harrison.
8.02
Tony Clegg clumsily knocks into Wayne Seaman. The referee warns Tony Clegg to calm down! Wayne Seaman stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.20
Tommy Etherington hacks Niccolo Pearce from behind! The referee calls over Tommy Etherington and shows him a yellow card! Niccolo Pearce carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.14
Greg Barrett threads a neat ball through to Wayne Seaman. Wayne Seaman threads the ball through to Malcolm White. Malcolm White knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ashley Harrison.
14.23
Armin Sachs decides to run forward with the ball. Armin Sachs shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.10
With some swift thinking, Neil Summerbell plays the ball forward to Anthony Charles. Anthony Charles whips in a cross ball towards Richard Summerbee. Richard Summerbee makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.18
Chris Ward threads the ball through to Carl Stewart. Carl Stewart threads a neat ball through to Malcolm White. Malcolm White lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Summerbee. Richard Summerbee jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.17
Neil Summerbell passes the ball forward to Richard Summerbee. Richard Summerbee knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Charles. Anthony Charles connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Robert Adams is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.45
Neil Summerbell sees a break and surges forward. Neil Summerbell plays a one-two with Richard Summerbee and rushes in on goal... Neil Summerbell tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barnsley!
39.13
Armin Sachs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.17
Wayne Seaman threads the ball through to Anthony Charles. Anthony Charles whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm White. Malcolm White outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Armin Sachs comes in with a late challenge on Neil Summerbell. Armin Sachs is shown the yellow card! Neil Summerbell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Portsmouth appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Barnsley start the second half!
48.15
Tony Clegg chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Pearce. Niccolo Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Ward.
49.03
Chris Ward flicks a high ball forward to Wayne Seaman who takes it down. Wayne Seaman flicks a high pass forward to Malcolm White who brings the ball under control. Malcolm White knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Summerbee. Richard Summerbee heads the ball goalwards. Richard Summerbee scores for Barnsley!!
53.28
Ashley Harrison hits a long diagonal ball forward. Jamie Blake advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Jamie Blake provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.04
Ashley Harrison pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ashley Harrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hollmer. Paul Hollmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.40
Tommy Etherington darts forward. Tommy Etherington chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Charles. Anthony Charles whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm White. Malcolm White connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.09
Joao Campos flicks a high pass forward to Armin Sachs who brings the ball under control. Armin Sachs runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Armin Sachs shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
60.49
Barnsley have made a substitution with Steve Swift replacing Carl Stewart .
66.58
Ashley Harrison chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Hollmer. Paul Hollmer shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
71.07
Steve Swift plays the ball forward to Anthony Charles. Anthony Charles knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Adams who gathers it comfortably.
72.16
Anthony Charles clumsily knocks into Ashley Harrison. The referee brings Anthony Charles to one side and gives him a warning! Ashley Harrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.46
Joao Campos receives the ball from a throw-in from Andy Elliott. With vision, Joao Campos plays the ball forward to Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.57
Tony Clegg threads a neat ball through to Paul Hollmer. Paul Hollmer shoots from 20 yards but Edward Newton is on top of it.
79.38
From the throw-in, Tony Clegg picks out Armin Sachs. Armin Sachs threads the ball through to Niccolo Pearce. Niccolo Pearce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Edward Newton comfortably smothers it!
83.56
Neil Summerbell plays the ball forward to Anthony Charles. Anthony Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.13
Armin Sachs receives the ball from a throw-in from Tony Clegg. Armin Sachs threads a neat ball through to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Edward Newton as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
86.12
It's a corner kick. Armin Sachs kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Ashley Harrison shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Tony Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Pearce controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Pearce shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48.6486486486487 vs 51.3513513513513
Play Area
Home team third: 25.68%, Midfield: 44.59%, Away team third: 29.73%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Summerbee of Barnsley

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Robert Adams (GK)
6
2. Andy Elliott (DEF)
6
3. Joao Campos (DEF)
6
6
5. Luke Scales (DEF)
6
6. Armin Sachs (MID)
6
7. Tony Clegg (MID)
7
8. Glynn Beckham (ATT)
6
9. Jamie Blake (ATT)
6
10. Paul Hollmer (ATT)
6
11. Niccolo Pearce (ATT)
6

12. Peter Croft (GK)
0
13. Damien Brown (MID)
0
14. Ashley Griffin (MID)
0

7
3. Greg Barrett (DEF)
6
4. Chris Ward (DEF)
6
6
9
7. Carl Stewart (MID)
6
8. Wayne Seaman (MID)
6
8
10. Malcolm White (ATT)
7

12. Marvin Jacobs (GK)
0
13. Steve Swift (ATT)
6
14. Ashley Smith (DEF)
0