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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Oakwell where Barnsley play Roda JC Kerkrade in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Barnsley and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Schnoor.


0.00
Barnsley start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.59
Kevin Pallister sees Aniello Marasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aniello Marasco kicks a strong pass forward to Des Vassell. Des Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sieb Van Haaren.
8.44
Cedric Willems hacks Jonathan Whelan from behind! The referee brings Cedric Willems to one side and gives him a warning! Jonathan Whelan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.16
Cedric Willems surges forward with the ball. Cedric Willems plays a scrappy one-two with Romano Mensah and stumbles forward towards the goal... Cedric Willems looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.39
Chris Davies flicks a high pass forward. Des Vassell collects the pass. Des Vassell shoots from long range. Arnold Van Vliet gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
15.06
Chris Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Vassell. Des Vassell shoots from outside the area. Arnold Van Vliet easily gets down and covers it.
16.24
Edwin Mans barges into Jonathan Whelan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan Whelan stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.03
Aniello Marasco makes an attacking run forward. Aniello Marasco puts a great ball through. Des Vassell runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.06
Aniello Marasco threads a neat ball through to Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.29
Sieb Van Haaren threads the ball through to Cedric Willems. Cedric Willems flicks a high ball forward to Frits Schouten who takes it down. Frits Schouten runs straight at the defence! Frits Schouten takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
30.01
With imagination, Jonathan Whelan laces a weighted ball forward to Des Vassell. Des Vassell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.44
Sieb Van Haaren makes a beautiful solo run. Sieb Van Haaren flicks a high pass forward. Frits Schouten controls it well on his chest. Frits Schouten knocks in a cross ball towards Romano Mensah. Romano Mensah is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
34.34
Youssef Cas flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Helder who takes it down. Edgar Helder flicks a high pass forward. Karim Van Den Brom controls it well on his chest. Karim Van Den Brom whips in a cross ball towards Romano Mensah. Romano Mensah whips the ball goalwards with his head. Steven Morris didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.31
Edwin Mans chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Willems. With great vision, Cedric Willems plays the ball forward to Romano Mensah. Romano Mensah plays a one-two with Frits Schouten and rushes in on goal... Romano Mensah rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Roda JC Kerkrade!
44.13
Youssef Cas pushes up the pitch. With some swift thinking, Youssef Cas plays the ball forward to Romano Mensah. Romano Mensah shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
Kevin Pallister makes a simple pass to Aniello Marasco. Aniello Marasco changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Aniello Marasco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.42
Jonathan Whelan sees Michael Cooper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Cooper makes a simple pass, allowing Des Vassell to run into the box. Edwin Mans hacks Des Vassell from behind! Des Vassell appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
51.27
Jonathan Whelan barges into Edwin Mans. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edwin Mans grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.24
George Lightfoot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.12
Kevin Pallister sees George Lightfoot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Butt. Craig Butt powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Youssef Cas's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
60.37
Michael Cooper takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Matt Sinclair. Matt Sinclair flicks the ball on with his first touch. Cedric Willems reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
60.37
Roda JC Kerkrade have made 3 substitutions with Nabil Schoenmakers replacing Youssef Cas, Frank Lindenbergh replacing Egbert Van Der Vaart and Andy Cleland replacing Karim Van Den Brom .
63.51
Edgar Helder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Frits Schouten. Frits Schouten outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
65.17
Nabil Schoenmakers brings the ball forward. Nabil Schoenmakers flicks a high pass forward to Andy Cleland who brings the ball neatly under control. Andy Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Romano Mensah. Romano Mensah directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
67.20
Sieb Van Haaren flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Willems. Cedric Willems threads a neat ball through to Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Frits Schouten. Frits Schouten directs the ball goalwards with his head. Frits Schouten scores for Roda JC Kerkrade!!
71.37
Jonathan Whelan flicks a high pass forward to Michael Cooper who brings the ball under control. Michael Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Butt. Craig Butt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.54
George Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Des Vassell. Des Vassell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.09
Jonathan Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Des Vassell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Des Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.05
With vision, Sieb Van Haaren laces a weighted ball forward to Frank Lindenbergh. Frank Lindenbergh makes an attacking run forward. Frank Lindenbergh shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
77.11
Dennis Robben catches Aniello Marasco on the ankles. The referee calls over Dennis Robben and warns him to calm down! Aniello Marasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.29
Aniello Marasco brings the ball forward. Aniello Marasco whips in a cross ball towards Des Vassell. Des Vassell powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.43
Simon Marsden knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Davies. Chris Davies advances with the ball. Chris Davies plays a one-two with Craig Butt and advances towards the goal... Sieb Van Haaren clumsily knocks into Chris Davies. Chris Davies appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
85.33
Dennis Robben knocks the ball to his team mate, Frits Schouten. Frits Schouten knocks in a cross ball towards Romano Mensah. Romano Mensah finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Nabil Schoenmakers knocks the ball forward to Dennis Robben. Dennis Robben makes a simple pass to Frits Schouten. Frits Schouten rushes past Matt Sinclair! Some silky footwork from Frits Schouten provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Steven Morris gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.2941176470588 vs 44.7058823529412
Play Area
Home team third: 23.53%, Midfield: 44.71%, Away team third: 31.76%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frits Schouten of Roda JC Kerkrade

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
2. Simon Marsden (DEF)
7
6
4. Matt Sinclair (DEF)
6
6
7
8. Chris Davies (MID)
7
6
10. Des Vassell (ATT)
6
11. Craig Butt (ATT)
6

12. Peter Ljungberg (DEF)
0
13. Ross Mccann (GK)
0
14. Stan Wainwright (MID)
0

7
3. Edwin Mans (DEF)
6
4. Youssef Cas (DEF)
7
7
7. Dennis Robben (MID)
6
8. Edgar Helder (MID)
6
9
10. Romano Mensah (ATT)
8

14. Andy Cleland (MID)
7