Barnsley 2-3 Sheffield United: Blades hold on after Lys Mousset and Ben Osborn goals
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Slavisa Jokanovic’s side currently lie 18th in the table following Saturday’s results, while their struggling opponents are second from bottom after five consecutive defeats.
The Tykes have not won in 11 matches and head coach Markus Schopp is under huge pressure to deliver a positive result.
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Key Events
- FIVE changes for Sheffield United
- Barnsley are without a win in 11 but have the upper hand in recent meetings between the pair
- The Blades could cut the gap between themselves and the top six to three points with a win
McGoldrick on - and it should be three
A cross to the back post finds McGoldrick, who brings it down in the six yard box but Sharp can’t get on the end of the chance and it goes begging.
At the other end Barnsley miss a sitter after their attacker beats Stevens to the ball at the back post.
McGoldrick on - and it should be three
A cross to the back post finds McGoldrick, who brings it down in the six yard box but Sharp can’t get on the end of the chance and it goes begging.
At the other end Barnsley miss a sitter after their attacker beats Stevens to the ball at the back post.
Brilliant save
Olsen gets down brilliantly to palm away a ferocious effort heading for the bottom corner. He’s not had much to do all afternoon but stepped up when called upon there.
Chance for McBurnie as Mousset hobbles off
The ball is played up to Mousset, whose pass releases McBurnie on the right-hand side. He’s unmarked and has time to come inside and get a shot away, which is saved by Collins with Mousset ready to pounce.
Sharp comes on for the Frenchman, who has enjoyed a brilliant second half. He’s hobbling back to the dressing room, which is a shame as there was a third goal in this for him.
Counter attack carves Barnsley open
A swift counter from a Barnsley corner sees Mousset feed Ndiaye, who gives it back to him on the edge of the area but he skies it.
Baldock then leads another breakaway which results in a cross evading everyone in the six-yard box. Two good chances to make it 3-0 not taken.
2-0: Mousset again!
Cross comes in from the left from Osborn (who assisted the opener) and Mousset slides to get on the end of it at the far post.
A blistering couple of minutes sees United take a two-goal lead and the home crowd have turned on their boss.
Definitely more goals in this.
This could get ugly
Barnsley fans, who have been very quiet for a derby, chant ‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’ in the direction of their head coach.
Lys Mousset gets the opener
The Frenchman cuts inside and curls his strike past Collins in goal. Lovely finish.
Chance for Baldock
Baldock hits the ball from the edge of the area after good work from Norwood and it takes a deflection before going out for a corner. The kick comes to nothing, however.