Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 8,303 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Barnsley are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Barnsley kicking off!
3.05
Lars Töpfer kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Lampard. Mark Lampard threads the ball through to Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira plays a perfect one-two with Jan Opschoor and rushes in on goal... Ian Vieira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Nestor Cinetti had no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
15.07
Steven Mcgreal knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer surges forward with the ball. Darren Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
22.50
Darren Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira makes a probing pass to Jan Opschoor. Jan Opschoor shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.28
Wayne Impey advances with the ball. Wayne Impey shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.08
Steven Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Mark Lampard. Mark Lampard chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Opschoor. Jan Opschoor flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos shoots from just inside the box but somehow Nestor Cinetti manages to keep it out.
28.35
Jacob Salmon makes a simple pass to Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus goes all the way! Tommy Rufus shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.52
Darren Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Opschoor. Jan Opschoor kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.42
Wayne Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Opschoor. Jan Opschoor goes all the way! Jan Opschoor rockets a shot on goal but Nestor Cinetti is on top of it.
42.16
Craig Byrne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
West Ham United kick off the second half!
53.40
Jacob Salmon barges into Wayne Impey. Jacob Salmon is shown the yellow card! Wayne Impey runs off the knock.
55.29
Jacob Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Harvey Lee had no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!
59.02
Craig Byrne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus plays a perfect one-two with Darren Mills and rushes in on goal... Tommy Rufus shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.33
Louis Le Lan barges into Mark Lampard. The referee calls over Louis Le Lan and warns him to calm down! Mark Lampard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.38
Eric Hoogendorp passes the ball forward to Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer decides to run forward with the ball. Darren Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Opschoor but the linesman indicates offside!
69.18
Darren Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira goes all the way! Ian Vieira takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.57
Eric Hoogendorp passes the ball forward to Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer surges forward with the ball. Darren Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nestor Cinetti manages to gather it comfortably.
78.49
Carlos Suarez makes a probing pass to Bruno Tavares. Bruno Tavares surges forward with the ball. Bruno Tavares shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.58
Craig Byrne makes a probing pass to Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juri Di Canio.
84.40
Juri Di Canio knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Lampard. Mark Lampard passes the ball forward to Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.15
Craig Byrne sees space and advances. Craig Byrne goes all the way! Craig Byrne shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Wayne Impey sees space and advances. Wayne Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Opschoor. Jan Opschoor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Ian Vieira of Barnsley
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
28.4%
49.4%
22.2%

Scorers