Barnsley 0-6 Chelsea Highlights / 1997-98 Season

Historic match from Barnsley's debut Premier League season as they faced off against a star-studded Chelsea FC at the iconic Oakwell Ground with Gianluca Vialli poker. The FA Cup clash showcased Chelsea highlights from an era of transformation for both clubs, featuring intense Chelsea review-worthy moments that demonstrated the gulf in resources between the sides. The EFL newcomers Barnsley gave a spirited performance despite the obvious disparity in squad values. Match Barnsley vs Chelsea FC from the 1997-1998 Season of Premier League. The game took place on Sunday, 24th August 1997 at Oakwell Ground. Chelsea squad: 1. Eduard De Goey, 2. Dan Petrescu (17. Danny Granville 72), 6. Steve Clarke, 8. Gus Poyet (22. Mark Nicholls 70), 9. Gianluca Vialli, 11. Dennis Wise, 14. Graeme Le Saux, 16. Roberto DiMatteo, 18. Andy Myers, 20. Frank Sinclair, 25. Gianfranco Zola (19. Tore Andre Flo 55). Manager: Ruud Gullit. Barnsley squad: David Watson, Nicky Eaden, Darren Sheridan (Clint Marcelle 45), Adie Moses, Arjan De Zeeuw, John Hendrie (Andy Liddell 60), Neil Redfearn, Paul Wilkinson (Georgi Hristov 45), Martin Bullock, Eric Tinkler, Darren Barnard. Manager: Danny Wilson. Goals: Dan Petrescu 25, Gus Poyet 38, Gianluca Vialli 44, Gianluca Vialli 57, Gianluca Vialli 65, Gianluca Vialli 82. 00:00 - Start 00:28 - Barnsley squad 00:46- Chelsea squad 01:06 - 1st half 07:21 - GOAL - Dan Petrescu (Chelsea) 09:23 - GOAL - Gustavo Poyet (Chelsea) 11:28 - GOAL - Gianluca Vialli (Chelsea) 13:33 - 2nd half 15:46 - GOAL - Gianluca Vialli (Chelsea) 18:12 - GOAL - Gianluca Vialli (Chelsea) 22:41 - GOAL - Gianluca Vialli (Chelsea)