Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 8,456 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Julian  Castillo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sevilla FC kick off!
6.01
Adrian Mustoe chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Kerr. David Kerr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.47
Jose Duran threads a neat ball through to Jose Guerrero. Jose Guerrero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.55
Martin Verges advances with the ball. Martin Verges threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez knocks the ball forward, putting Albert Ferrer through on goal. Albert Ferrer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
15.16
Antonio Vidal flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Gimenez who brings the ball under control. Arturo Gimenez plays a scrappy one-two with David Kerr and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Arturo Gimenez provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arturo Gimenez!
18.51
Antonio Moreno sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Ferrer. Jose Ferrer powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.43
Jose Javier Pichichi hacks Arturo Gimenez from behind! The referee calls over Jose Javier Pichichi and shows him a yellow card! Arturo Gimenez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.39
Alan Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Pardo controls it well on his chest. Rafael Pardo makes a probing pass to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Ferrer controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jose Ferrer shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Luis Marcelino.
28.31
Antonio Moreno takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jose Javier Pichichi gets to the ball and clears it up field.
30.57
Sebastian Soto chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Ferrer. Jose Ferrer threads the ball through to Arturo Gimenez but he's offside!
33.15
Jose Javier Pichichi knocks the ball forward to Fernando Sousa. Fernando Sousa sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.59
Jose Guerrero makes a probing pass to Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.31
Romero P. Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Elena Ferrer manages to gather it easily.
40.43
Rafael Pardo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rafael Pardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.52
Antonio Vidal clumsily knocks into Ivan Camacho. The referee calls over Antonio Vidal and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Camacho stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.25
Jose Guerrero passes the ball forward to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. Sevilla FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barcelona players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Barcelona kick off!
51.19
Fernando Sousa catches Antonio Vidal on the ankles. The referee warns Fernando Sousa to calm down! Antonio Vidal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.53
Edmundo Torres threads the ball through to Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno knocks the ball forward to Jose Ferrer. Jose Ferrer finds some space and shoots from distance but Luis Marcelino reads it well. He makes it look easy!
55.19
Antonio Vidal makes a probing pass to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez skips past Oscar Del Sol! Arturo Gimenez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
59.54
Rafael Pardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Kerr. David Kerr finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.56
Sevilla FC have made 2 substitutions with Colin Law replacing Martin Verges and Guillermo Gomez replacing Fernando Sousa .
71.34
Antonio Vidal plays the ball forward to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Ferrer. Jose Ferrer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Oscar Del Sol happens to be in the right place to block it.
73.19
Rafael Pardo clumsily knocks into Romero P. Ramirez. The referee warns Rafael Pardo to calm down! Romero P. Ramirez runs off the knock.
77.47
Barcelona have made 3 substitutions with Natale Buso replacing Antonio Vidal, Eugenio Redondo replacing Alan Jackson and Rafael Farinos replacing Jose Ferrer and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.51
Ivan Camacho flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Elena Ferrer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
79.18
Ivan Camacho threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.42
Natale Buso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Kerr. David Kerr rushes past Oscar Del Sol! Some world-class footwork from David Kerr provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.07
Ivan Camacho makes a simple pass to Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
85.48
Romero P. Ramirez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Romero P. Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Elena Ferrer.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
25%
43.8%
31.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Jimenez of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings
1.Elena Ferrer (GK)
7
2.Edmundo Torres (DEF)
6
3.Adrian Mustoe (DEF)
6
4.Alan Jackson (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Moreno (MID)
6
6.Rafael Pardo (MID)
7
7.Antonio Vidal (MID)yellow card
6
8.Sebastian Soto (MID)
6
9.David Kerr (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Jose Ferrer (ATT)
6
11.Arturo Gimenez (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Natale Buso (GK)
6
13.Eugenio Redondo (DEF)
6
14.Rafael Farinos (ATT)
6

1.Luis Marcelino (GK)
6
2.Jose Duran (DEF)
6
3.Oscar Del Sol (DEF)
6
4.Jose Javier Pichichi (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Martin Verges (DEF)
6
6.Jose Guerrero (MID)
7
7.Fernando Sousa (MID)
6
8.Ivan Camacho (MID)
6
9.Romero P. Ramirez (MID)
6
10.Albert Ferrer (ATT)
6
11.Alfredo Jimenez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Colin Law (ATT)
6
13.Guillermo Gomez (ATT)
6
14.Edmundo Martinez (ATT)
0