Barnsley 1 Coventry 2 - 16/08/2008
Barnsley 1 Coventry 2 - 16/08/2008
Barnsley: Luke Steele, Darren Moore, Bobby Hassell (Kayode Odejayi 86), Steven Foster, Dennis Souza, Ayarza Diego Leon, Martin Devaney, Brian Howard, Gary Teale (Maceo Rigters 74), Iain Hume, Jon Macken,
Subs not used: Robert Atkinson, Miguel Angel Mostto, Jacob Butterfield
Booked: Brian Howard 82, Iain Hume 59, Steven Foster 82, Jon Macken 80
Sent off: Iain Hume 80
Goals: Brian Howard 44
Coventry City: Keiren Westwood, Elliott Ward, Scott Dann, Daniel Fox, Julian Gray (Leon McKenzie 79), Jay Tabb, Guillaume Beuzelin, Aron Gunnarsson, Michael Mifsud (Michael Doyle 87), Clinton Morrison (Robbie Simpson 85), Freddy Eastwood
Subs not used: Ben Turner, Danny Ireland
Booked: Clinton Morrison 42, Leon McKenzie 84, Freddy Eastwood 34
Goals: Freddy Eastwood 12, Julian Gray 68
Attendance: 12987
Referee: S Bratt
Teamtalk
Julian Gray proved to be Barnsley's nemesis once again as his second-half winner handed Coventry a 2-1 win over the 10-man Tykes at Oakwell.
The winger scored in both victories over the Tykes last season, and was once again the match winner in an entertaining encounter at Oakwell.
The Sky Blues, who kept up their 100% record to this season with three victories, found themselves in front against the run of play in the 11th minute - when Freddy Eastwood fired a cross in from the right which evaded everyone and nestled into the bottom corner.
It was Eastwood's first goal for almost a year, the last coming against Blackpool on August 25, and it gave his side a surprise lead in South Yorkshire.
Brian Howard's clinical finish on the stroke of half-time earned the hosts a deserved equaliser. But Gray's 68th-minute strike and Iain Hume's red card made for a miserable second half for the Reds, who have now lost three games on the spin.
New signing Teale went straight into the Barnsley starting line-up, with manager Simon Davey missing eight first-team players because of injury and suspensions.
Coventry manager Chris Coleman made one change to the side which beat Norwich 2-0 last Saturday - Michael Mifsud, who impressed against Aldershot in midweek, replacing injured right-back Stephen Wright. That meant Aron Gunnarsson moved into defence, with Mifsud on the right of midfield.
The hosts created a few early half-chances, Diego Leon the main architect in some adventurous play.
It was from an inswinging Leon corner that Barnsley almost took the lead.
Darren Moore showed real strength to meet the cross on the edge of the six-yard box, but his powerful header was brilliantly saved by Kieren Westwood.
Just as the Tykes looked like pressing home their advantage, the visitors went in front through Eastwood's cross-shot.
The goal deflated the hosts, forced back by City for large periods of the opening half, and they almost found themselves further behind with Elliott Ward struck the post with a header.
But with only a minute left before half-time, Howard pounced to send the Tykes in at the break on level terms.
The second half began like the first,
Barnsley doing most of the pressing without really testing Westwood - and their lacklustre finishing proved costly when Gray picked up a pass from Eastwood before curling a left-footed shot into the bottom corner.
Despite throwing strikers Kayode Odejayi and Maceo Rigters into action late in the second half, Barnsley continued to struggle in front of goal - and their task became even harder when summer signing Hume was shown a second yellow card for a reckless challenge on Mifsud 10 minutes from time.
CCFC
COVENTRY City secured their second league win on the bounce over ten-man Barnsley at Oakwell thanks to strikes from Freddy Eastwood and Julian Gray.
City took the lead through Eastwood after 11 minutes despite enduring a difficult first 45 minutes which saw Brian Howard net an equaliser just before the break.
But Gray linked up with Eastwood seven minutes after the hour mark to reinstate the Sky Blues' lead and hand them the three points.
Eastwood bagged his first competitive strike for the club early on, the Welsh international's cross-cum shot finding its way through a packed penalty box to creep past Barnsley 'keeper Luke Steele.
But Brian Howard grabbed a just equaliser for the hosts two minutes before the interval, connecting on the half volley with a cross from Gary Teale.
Barnsley controlled proceedings for much of the first half, Sky Blues 'keeper Keiren Westwood called upon three times early on to palm a way a dangerous cross from Iain Hume after three minutes and a point-blank headed effort from Darren Moore and a dangerous near-post free-kick effort from Diego Leon in quick succession two minutes later.
Eastwood gave City the lead against the run of play though, picking the ball up on the right wing and swinging in a low cross which evaded everyone including the ensuing Clinton Morrison to trickle into the net.
Elliott Ward nearly made it 2-0 soon after, Danny Fox's free-kick floating to the waiting centre-half at the far post only for Ward's cross-goalmouth effort to rebound off the post.
Barnsley deserved their equaliser though after a confident opening 45 minutes seemingly out of character to their so-far disappointing start to the season.
Teale latched on to a through ball on the right and hit a first-time cross at the right height for Howard to smash home, leaving the impressive Westwood with no chance.
Coventry turned the tide in the second half after being hampered by a strong wind for the opening 45 minutes.
And they got the second period off to a good start, Michael Mifsud cutting inside the penalty box and playing across to Eastwood whose powerful shot was turned away by Steele.
Gray and Eastwood showed signs of good link up play after 50 minutes, the pair exchanging one-touch passes before Gray whipped in a cross which fell to Eastwood whose shot was deflected away for a corner.
But they linked up more successfully six minutes after the hour mark when Eastwood called for the ball from his 'keeper who duly delivered, allowing Eastwood to take the ball away from Bobby Hassell on the left and then Darren Moore before sliding in Gray on the overlap, the winger then curling a shot around Steele and just inside the far post.
Barnsley's task was made even more difficult when Iain Hume was given his marching orders for a second bookable offence, bringing down Eastwood near the corner flag 11 minutes from time.
But despite being a man down, the Tykes had a late half-chance to level through Diego Leon, the ball falling to the South American at the far post although his low effort was equalled by the impressive Westwood who got his body behind the effort.
4thegame
Wolves may not have wanted him, but Wales international striker Freddie Eastwood is certainly proving a big hit at Midlands rivals Coventry.
Eastwood, 24, left Molineux in the summer in a £1.5million move to the Ricoh Arena and it is already looking like money well spent.
Eastwood scored one and made the other as the Sky Blues continued their fine run at Oakwell.
They had walloped Barnsley 4-1 on the opening day of last season - and they again spoiled the party by winning the Tykes' first home game of the new campaign.
Eastwood's performance brought a glowing tribute from his manager Chris Coleman, who said: "Freddie has that little bit extra special something that we haven't got in the rest of the squad.
"He can create something out of nothing and also score a goal out of nothing.'' Eastwood did just that in the 12th minute to put Coventry ahead in their first real attack.
He drilled in a left-foot shot that eluded strike partner Clinton Morrison and went straight in unaided.
Barnsley had started brightly with Spaniard Diego Leon catching the eye, but for the second Championship game in a row, the Tykes struggled to convert their chances.
Coventry almost went two-up when big defender Elliott Ward struck the post with a firm far-post header.
Barnsley did manage to draw level a minute before the break when skipper Brian Howard slammed in a terrific left-foot shot from Gary Teale's cross from the right.
Coventry regained the advantage in the 68th minute when good work by keeper Kieron Westwood and the impressive Eastwood enabled Julian Gray to curl a delightful right-foot shot in off the far post.
Barnsley were denied a penalty by referee Steven Bratt following a handball appeal and the official then sent off the home side's livewire striker Iain Hume ten minutes from time for a second bookable offence.
Barnsley: Luke Steele, Darren Moore, Bobby Hassell (Kayode Odejayi 86), Steven Foster, Dennis Souza, Ayarza Diego Leon, Martin Devaney, Brian Howard, Gary Teale (Maceo Rigters 74), Iain Hume, Jon Macken,
Subs not used: Robert Atkinson, Miguel Angel Mostto, Jacob Butterfield
Booked: Brian Howard 82, Iain Hume 59, Steven Foster 82, Jon Macken 80
Sent off: Iain Hume 80
Goals: Brian Howard 44
Coventry City: Keiren Westwood, Elliott Ward, Scott Dann, Daniel Fox, Julian Gray (Leon McKenzie 79), Jay Tabb, Guillaume Beuzelin, Aron Gunnarsson, Michael Mifsud (Michael Doyle 87), Clinton Morrison (Robbie Simpson 85), Freddy Eastwood
Subs not used: Ben Turner, Danny Ireland
Booked: Clinton Morrison 42, Leon McKenzie 84, Freddy Eastwood 34
Goals: Freddy Eastwood 12, Julian Gray 68
Attendance: 12987
Referee: S Bratt
Teamtalk
Julian Gray proved to be Barnsley's nemesis once again as his second-half winner handed Coventry a 2-1 win over the 10-man Tykes at Oakwell.
The winger scored in both victories over the Tykes last season, and was once again the match winner in an entertaining encounter at Oakwell.
The Sky Blues, who kept up their 100% record to this season with three victories, found themselves in front against the run of play in the 11th minute - when Freddy Eastwood fired a cross in from the right which evaded everyone and nestled into the bottom corner.
It was Eastwood's first goal for almost a year, the last coming against Blackpool on August 25, and it gave his side a surprise lead in South Yorkshire.
Brian Howard's clinical finish on the stroke of half-time earned the hosts a deserved equaliser. But Gray's 68th-minute strike and Iain Hume's red card made for a miserable second half for the Reds, who have now lost three games on the spin.
New signing Teale went straight into the Barnsley starting line-up, with manager Simon Davey missing eight first-team players because of injury and suspensions.
Coventry manager Chris Coleman made one change to the side which beat Norwich 2-0 last Saturday - Michael Mifsud, who impressed against Aldershot in midweek, replacing injured right-back Stephen Wright. That meant Aron Gunnarsson moved into defence, with Mifsud on the right of midfield.
The hosts created a few early half-chances, Diego Leon the main architect in some adventurous play.
It was from an inswinging Leon corner that Barnsley almost took the lead.
Darren Moore showed real strength to meet the cross on the edge of the six-yard box, but his powerful header was brilliantly saved by Kieren Westwood.
Just as the Tykes looked like pressing home their advantage, the visitors went in front through Eastwood's cross-shot.
The goal deflated the hosts, forced back by City for large periods of the opening half, and they almost found themselves further behind with Elliott Ward struck the post with a header.
But with only a minute left before half-time, Howard pounced to send the Tykes in at the break on level terms.
The second half began like the first,
Barnsley doing most of the pressing without really testing Westwood - and their lacklustre finishing proved costly when Gray picked up a pass from Eastwood before curling a left-footed shot into the bottom corner.
Despite throwing strikers Kayode Odejayi and Maceo Rigters into action late in the second half, Barnsley continued to struggle in front of goal - and their task became even harder when summer signing Hume was shown a second yellow card for a reckless challenge on Mifsud 10 minutes from time.
CCFC
COVENTRY City secured their second league win on the bounce over ten-man Barnsley at Oakwell thanks to strikes from Freddy Eastwood and Julian Gray.
City took the lead through Eastwood after 11 minutes despite enduring a difficult first 45 minutes which saw Brian Howard net an equaliser just before the break.
But Gray linked up with Eastwood seven minutes after the hour mark to reinstate the Sky Blues' lead and hand them the three points.
Eastwood bagged his first competitive strike for the club early on, the Welsh international's cross-cum shot finding its way through a packed penalty box to creep past Barnsley 'keeper Luke Steele.
But Brian Howard grabbed a just equaliser for the hosts two minutes before the interval, connecting on the half volley with a cross from Gary Teale.
Barnsley controlled proceedings for much of the first half, Sky Blues 'keeper Keiren Westwood called upon three times early on to palm a way a dangerous cross from Iain Hume after three minutes and a point-blank headed effort from Darren Moore and a dangerous near-post free-kick effort from Diego Leon in quick succession two minutes later.
Eastwood gave City the lead against the run of play though, picking the ball up on the right wing and swinging in a low cross which evaded everyone including the ensuing Clinton Morrison to trickle into the net.
Elliott Ward nearly made it 2-0 soon after, Danny Fox's free-kick floating to the waiting centre-half at the far post only for Ward's cross-goalmouth effort to rebound off the post.
Barnsley deserved their equaliser though after a confident opening 45 minutes seemingly out of character to their so-far disappointing start to the season.
Teale latched on to a through ball on the right and hit a first-time cross at the right height for Howard to smash home, leaving the impressive Westwood with no chance.
Coventry turned the tide in the second half after being hampered by a strong wind for the opening 45 minutes.
And they got the second period off to a good start, Michael Mifsud cutting inside the penalty box and playing across to Eastwood whose powerful shot was turned away by Steele.
Gray and Eastwood showed signs of good link up play after 50 minutes, the pair exchanging one-touch passes before Gray whipped in a cross which fell to Eastwood whose shot was deflected away for a corner.
But they linked up more successfully six minutes after the hour mark when Eastwood called for the ball from his 'keeper who duly delivered, allowing Eastwood to take the ball away from Bobby Hassell on the left and then Darren Moore before sliding in Gray on the overlap, the winger then curling a shot around Steele and just inside the far post.
Barnsley's task was made even more difficult when Iain Hume was given his marching orders for a second bookable offence, bringing down Eastwood near the corner flag 11 minutes from time.
But despite being a man down, the Tykes had a late half-chance to level through Diego Leon, the ball falling to the South American at the far post although his low effort was equalled by the impressive Westwood who got his body behind the effort.
4thegame
Wolves may not have wanted him, but Wales international striker Freddie Eastwood is certainly proving a big hit at Midlands rivals Coventry.
Eastwood, 24, left Molineux in the summer in a £1.5million move to the Ricoh Arena and it is already looking like money well spent.
Eastwood scored one and made the other as the Sky Blues continued their fine run at Oakwell.
They had walloped Barnsley 4-1 on the opening day of last season - and they again spoiled the party by winning the Tykes' first home game of the new campaign.
Eastwood's performance brought a glowing tribute from his manager Chris Coleman, who said: "Freddie has that little bit extra special something that we haven't got in the rest of the squad.
"He can create something out of nothing and also score a goal out of nothing.'' Eastwood did just that in the 12th minute to put Coventry ahead in their first real attack.
He drilled in a left-foot shot that eluded strike partner Clinton Morrison and went straight in unaided.
Barnsley had started brightly with Spaniard Diego Leon catching the eye, but for the second Championship game in a row, the Tykes struggled to convert their chances.
Coventry almost went two-up when big defender Elliott Ward struck the post with a firm far-post header.
Barnsley did manage to draw level a minute before the break when skipper Brian Howard slammed in a terrific left-foot shot from Gary Teale's cross from the right.
Coventry regained the advantage in the 68th minute when good work by keeper Kieron Westwood and the impressive Eastwood enabled Julian Gray to curl a delightful right-foot shot in off the far post.
Barnsley were denied a penalty by referee Steven Bratt following a handball appeal and the official then sent off the home side's livewire striker Iain Hume ten minutes from time for a second bookable offence.
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