Adam Hammill then forced a save from Swans stopper Dorus De Vries but that proved mere brief respite before the Swans broke the deadlock.

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Heidar Helguson's penalty sent them on their way, although Barnsley hit the post through Adam Hammill and Jason Shackell, before Jamie Mackie's tap in.

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Lills also denied Adam Hammill from range, before Tykes debutant contrived to miss from close range after good work by Jay McEverley late in the piece.

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