Match Report
| Barnsley | Barnsley |  |  | Norwich City | Norwich City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jacob Bridges | J. Bridges |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 | | Les Minto | L. Minto | |||||||||
| Simon Peters | S. Peters | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Steven Atherton | S. Atherton | |||||||||
| Patrick Ward | P. Ward | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 |  | Vitor Lima | V. Lima | |||||||||
| Alun Merson | A. Merson | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 |  | Fausto Colombo | F. Colombo | |||||||||
| Nick Oakley | N. Oakley | | 44 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Eoin Davies | E. Davies | |||||||||
| Jermaine Lowe | J. Lowe | | 48 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Gareth Adams | G. Adams | |||||||||
| Oleg Griffin | O. Griffin | | 46 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 49 | | Duncan Woodcock | D. Woodcock | ||||||||
| Paul Grantt | P. Grantt | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Dave Grant | D. Grant | |||||||||
| Adam Pallister | A. Pallister | | 38 | M | | 9 | | M | 45 | | Ruel Fletcher | R. Fletcher | |||||||||
| James Standing | J. Standing | | 60 | A | | 10 | | M | 35 |  | Nikos Seedorf | N. Seedorf | |||||||||
| Darren Hitchcock | D. Hitchcock | | 60 | A | | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Craig Shearer | C. Shearer | ||||||||
| Ian Sheringham | I. Sheringham | | 54 | A | | 12 | | G | 45 | | Gilles Newton | G. Newton | |||||||||
| Anthony Mortensen | A. Mortensen | | 51 | A | | 13 | | A | 42 | | Luke Standing | L. Standing | |||||||||
| Francis Thirlwell | F. Thirlwell | | 38 | A | | 14 | | A | 42 | | Dale Carrick | D. Carrick | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 2,521 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Dodd.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Dodd.
0.00
0-0Norwich City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.46
0-0Fausto Colombo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Woodcock. Duncan Woodcock flicks a high pass forward to Craig Shearer who brings the ball under control. Craig Shearer shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
6.15
Paul Grantt threads a neat ball through to James Standing. James Standing finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.54
0-0Adam Pallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Hitchcock. Darren Hitchcock shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Les Minto.
11.31
0-0Oleg Griffin takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gareth Adams reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
15.06
0-0Patrick Ward hacks Nikos Seedorf from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nikos Seedorf hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.19
0-0Adam Pallister chips the ball to his team mate, James Standing. James Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vitor Lima.
27.33
0-0Ruel Fletcher hacks Oleg Griffin from behind! The referee warns Ruel Fletcher to calm down! Oleg Griffin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.09
Gareth Adams hacks Paul Grantt from behind! Gareth Adams is given a warning by the referee! Paul Grantt runs off the knock.
32.40
0-0Barnsley are in full control of this game.
34.48
Eoin Davies hits a low pass to Ruel Fletcher. Ruel Fletcher hits a low pass to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
36.15
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
38.53
Oleg Griffin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.46
Duncan Woodcock makes a probing pass to Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barnsley players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Barnsley kick off!
48.54
Dave Grant flicks a high pass forward. Craig Shearer controls it well on his chest. Craig Shearer shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.11
Patrick Ward hits a low pass to Oleg Griffin. Oleg Griffin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Hitchcock. Darren Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vitor Lima.
53.32
Patrick Ward hits a low pass to Paul Grantt. Paul Grantt knocks the ball forward to Darren Hitchcock. Darren Hitchcock shoots from 20 yards. Les Minto comfortably gets down and covers it.
59.20
Fausto Colombo makes a simple pass to Duncan Woodcock. Duncan Woodcock makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Woodcock cuts inside the box! Duncan Woodcock looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.48
Dave Grant clumsily knocks into Oleg Griffin. Dave Grant is given a warning by the referee! Oleg Griffin stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.36
Nikos Seedorf barges into Oleg Griffin. Nikos Seedorf is shown the yellow card! Oleg Griffin runs off the knock.
79.39
Gareth Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
89.19
1-0Adam Pallister brings the ball forward. Adam Pallister chips the ball to his team mate, James Standing. James Standing strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Les Minto with no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
90.00
The referee whistles 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. Jacob Bridges (GK)
6
2. Simon Peters (DEF)
6
3. Patrick Ward (DEF)
6
4. Alun Merson (DEF)
6
5. Nick Oakley (DEF)
6
6. Jermaine Lowe (MID)
6
7. Oleg Griffin (MID)
7
8. Paul Grantt (MID)
6
9. Adam Pallister (MID)
9
10. James Standing (ATT)
9
11. Darren Hitchcock (ATT)
6
12. Ian Sheringham (ATT)
0
13. Anthony Mortensen (ATT)
0
14. Francis Thirlwell (ATT)
0
1. Les Minto (GK)
7
2. Steven Atherton (DEF)
6
3. Vitor Lima (DEF)
6
4. Fausto Colombo (DEF)
6
5. Eoin Davies (DEF)
6
6. Gareth Adams (MID)
6
7. Duncan Woodcock (MID)
8
8. Dave Grant (MID)
6
9. Ruel Fletcher (MID)
6
10. Nikos Seedorf (MID)
5
11. Craig Shearer (ATT)
6
12. Gilles Newton (GK)
0
13. Luke Standing (ATT)
0
14. Dale Carrick (ATT)
0