Match Report


Grimsby TownGrimsby Town     BarnsleyBarnsley
Davis KalkertsDavis Kalkerts Computer Player Computer Player
Henry McManamanH. McManaman51
G
1
G
48Martín SánchezM. Sánchez
Robert HuckerbyR. Huckerby58
D
2
D
61Anthony PearsonA. Pearson
Patrick CutlerP. Cutler50
D
3
D
58Greg BarrettG. Barrett
Syd Le TissierS. Le Tissier46
D
4
D
56Tommy EtheringtonT. Etherington
Hugo LeonH. Leon59
M
5
D
53Spencer CharltonS. Charlton
Roberto ValenteR. Valente59
M
6
M
60Nicholas FerdinandN. Ferdinand
Eoin Lua-LuaE. Lua-Lua49
M
7
M
59Neil SummerbellN. Summerbell
Colin FerdinandC. Ferdinand49
M
8captain
M
53Carl StewartC. Stewart
Danny FinneyD. Finney67
A
9
A
64Scott LofthouseS. Lofthouse
Nicholas MidgleyN. Midgley53
A
captain10
A
58Tim ByrneT. Byrne
Seth JamesS. James39
A
11
A
51Warren UnsworthW. Unsworth
 
Joe SummerbellJ. Summerbell46
D
12
M
53Manuel ReisM. Reis
Wayne BrandW. Brand45
G
13
D
46Ashley SmithA. Smith
James SouthgateJ. Southgate44
M
14
D
44Stuart StuartS. Stuart

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play host to Barnsley. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Eustace.


0.00
Grimsby Town kick off the first half!
3.28
Hugo Leon flicks a high pass forward. Danny Finney controls it well on his chest. Danny Finney knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Grimsby Town!
9.14
Carl Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Scott Lofthouse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Lofthouse lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Unsworth. Warren Unsworth is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.03
Without breaking stride, Roberto Valente plays the ball forward to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Tommy Etherington is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
18.09
Roberto Valente makes a probing pass to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Finney. Danny Finney heads the ball goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Grimsby Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
20.43
Carl Stewart comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Valente. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Valente gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.23
Carl Stewart changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carl Stewart knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
24.38
Neil Summerbell passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse shoots from distance. Henry McManaman gets down and covers it.
26.01
Roberto Valente hacks Carl Stewart from behind! The referee warns Roberto Valente to calm down! Carl Stewart gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.34
Tommy Etherington controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Summerbell. Neil Summerbell threads the ball through to Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Syd Le Tissier.
28.29
Carl Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Scott Lofthouse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Lofthouse shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
30.01
Neil Summerbell comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Valente. The referee calls over Neil Summerbell and warns him to calm down! Roberto Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.45
Patrick Cutler chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Valente. Roberto Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Finney. Danny Finney whips in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.57
Tommy Etherington makes a beautiful solo run. Tommy Etherington controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse threads the ball through into the box. Tim Byrne strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Henry McManaman. What a great pair of hands!
38.22
Robert Huckerby passes the ball forward to Colin Ferdinand. Colin Ferdinand chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
39.26
Spencer Charlton knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Ferdinand. Nicholas Ferdinand threads a neat ball through to Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Henry McManaman. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Barnsley kick off and get the second half underway!
49.33
Nicholas Ferdinand flicks a high ball forward to Tim Byrne who takes it down. Tim Byrne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Syd Le Tissier.
51.39
Neil Summerbell passes the ball forward to Warren Unsworth. Warren Unsworth whips in a cross ball towards Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Syd Le Tissier clears it off the line with his head!
53.39
Roberto Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Seth James. Seth James lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. With a superhuman jump, Nicholas Midgley connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
54.56
Greg Barrett passes the ball forward to Nicholas Ferdinand. Nicholas Ferdinand threads a neat ball through to Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry McManaman who gathers it comfortably.
55.31
Tommy Etherington brings the ball forward. Tommy Etherington sees Scott Lofthouse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry McManaman who gathers it comfortably.
57.16
Colin Ferdinand makes a probing pass to Seth James. Seth James lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.29
Robert Huckerby clumsily knocks into Warren Unsworth. The referee brings Robert Huckerby to one side and gives him a warning! Warren Unsworth stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.40
Barnsley have made a substitution with Ashley Smith replacing Neil Summerbell .
61.43
Eoin Lua-Lua passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Danny Finney. Danny Finney knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Tommy Etherington's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
62.01
Eoin Lua-Lua takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Martín Sánchez scoops up the ball.
63.32
Colin Ferdinand threads a neat ball through to Seth James. Seth James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.25
Spencer Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Smith. Ashley Smith makes an attacking run forward. Ashley Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Byrne. With a superhuman jump, Tim Byrne connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Henry McManaman!
67.23
Hugo Leon sees space and advances. Hugo Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Martín Sánchez with no chance!! Goal for Grimsby Town!
77.34
Barnsley appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
79.34
With vision, Roberto Valente plays the ball forward to Seth James. Seth James knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley heads the ball goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.30
Tim Byrne catches Robert Huckerby on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Huckerby hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.06
Roberto Valente takes it forward alone. Roberto Valente shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Grimsby Town

Barnsley
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
25%
46.1%
28.9%

Scorers
Nicholas Midgley 3, 67
Seth James 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Midgley of Grimsby Town

Match Ratings
1.Henry McManaman (GK)
7
2.Robert Huckerby (DEF)
6
3.Patrick Cutler (DEF)
6
4.Syd Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Hugo Leon (MID)
7
6.Roberto Valente (MID)
7
7.Eoin Lua-Lua (MID)
6
8.Colin Ferdinand (MID)
6
9.Danny Finney (ATT)
7
10.Nicholas Midgley (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Seth James (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Joe Summerbell (DEF)
0
13.Wayne Brand (GK)
0
14.James Southgate (MID)
0

1.Martín Sánchez (GK)
6
2.Anthony Pearson (DEF)
6
3.Greg Barrett (DEF)
6
4.Tommy Etherington (DEF)
7
5.Spencer Charlton (DEF)
6
6.Nicholas Ferdinand (MID)
6
7.Neil Summerbell (MID)
6
8.Carl Stewart (MID)yellow card
6
9.Scott Lofthouse (ATT)
6
10.Tim Byrne (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Warren Unsworth (ATT)
6
 
12.Manuel Reis (MID)
0
13.Ashley Smith (DEF)
6
14.Stuart Stuart (DEF)
0