Match Report


BarcelonaBarcelona     Sporting GijónSporting Gijón
Computer Player Computer Player Ali Khan Ali Khan
Elena FerrerE. Ferrer63
G
1captain
G
67Jose Javier NavarroJ. Navarro
Edmundo TorresE. Torres70
D
captain2
D
60Miguel NavarroM. Navarro
Adrian MustoeA. Mustoe68
D
3
D
74Rui NunesR. Nunes
Alan JacksonA. Jackson62
D
4
D
70Juan MolinaJ. Molina
Antonio MorenoA. Moreno66
M
5
D
52Adolfo RuizA. Ruiz
Rafael PardoR. Pardo63
M
6
M
57Felice CampedelliF. Campedelli
Antonio VidalA. Vidal57
M
7
M
64Francisco RodriguezF. Rodriguez
Sebastian SotoS. Soto55
M
8
M
54Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill
David KerrD. Kerr71
A
9
A
61Pius VarkevisserP. Varkevisser
Jose FerrerJ. Ferrer71
A
10
A
45Felipe RubioF. Rubio
Arturo GimenezA. Gimenez56
A
11
A
66Francisco IzquierdoF. Izquierdo
 
Natale BusoN. Buso61
G
12
D
72Sebastian SantosS. Santos
Eugenio RedondoE. Redondo58
D
13
A
44Roberto PenaR. Pena
Alejandro CarmonaA. Carmona53
A
14
M
45Carlos MendezC. Mendez

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Sporting Gijón. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Marquitos.


0.00
Sporting Gijón kick off the first half!
3.39
Antonio Vidal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
4.57
Antonio Vidal passes the ball forward to Jose Ferrer. Jose Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards David Kerr. David Kerr connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent block by Adolfo Ruiz!
8.12
Miguel Navarro breaks forward. Miguel Navarro takes it forward alone. Miguel Navarro makes a probing pass between the defence to Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
10.49
Rafael Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jose Ferrer through on goal. Some silky footwork from Jose Ferrer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.40
Adolfo Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Rodriguez. Francisco Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
15.36
Rui Nunes flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Rodriguez who takes it down. Francisco Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Izquierdo. Francisco Izquierdo edges inside the box! Francisco Izquierdo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
18.17
Adrian Mustoe makes a simple pass to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo makes a simple pass to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez advances inside the box! Arturo Gimenez rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.01
Sebastian Soto flicks a high pass forward. David Kerr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Kerr runs straight at the defence! David Kerr shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Jose Javier Navarro. Excellent save.
28.55
Adrian Mustoe flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Soto who takes it down. Sebastian Soto flicks the ball to his team mate, David Kerr. David Kerr makes a probing pass to Arturo Gimenez but he's offside!
33.27
Rui Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Felice Campedelli controls it well on his chest. Felice Campedelli makes a probing pass to Francisco Izquierdo. Francisco Izquierdo plays a scrappy one-two with Felipe Rubio and advances towards the goal... Francisco Izquierdo takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.12
Sebastian Soto brings the ball forward. Sebastian Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Ferrer. Jose Ferrer shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Jose Javier Navarro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Adrian Mustoe threads the ball through to Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno threads a neat ball through to Jose Ferrer. Jose Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Molina.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Sporting Gijón players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Barcelona start the second half!
47.29
Adrian Mustoe hits a low pass to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo threads a neat ball through to David Kerr. David Kerr knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
48.07
Francisco Rodriguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
49.51
Stuart Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.52
Alan Jackson sees Rafael Pardo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Pardo knocks the ball to his team mate, David Kerr. David Kerr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rui Nunes.
55.22
Francisco Rodriguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Izquierdo. Francisco Izquierdo plays a one-two with Pius Varkevisser and rushes in on goal... Francisco Izquierdo rockets a shot on goal. Elena Ferrer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.34
Stuart Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Izquierdo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Rubio. Felipe Rubio heads the ball goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sporting Gijón are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
65.44
Adrian Mustoe threads the ball through to Antonio Vidal. Antonio Vidal runs straight at the opposition's defence. Antonio Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Javier Navarro who gathers it comfortably.
66.42
Rafael Pardo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Pardo makes a probing pass to Arturo Gimenez but he's offside!
69.04
Antonio Vidal threads a neat ball through to David Kerr. David Kerr threads a neat, attacking ball through to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.56
Antonio Vidal sees space and advances. Antonio Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez rockets a shot on goal. The ball strikes Rui Nunes's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
75.05
Corner kick to Barcelona. Jose Ferrer chips it out wide. Rui Nunes jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
77.35
Barcelona have made 3 substitutions with Natale Buso replacing Antonio Vidal, Eugenio Redondo replacing Alan Jackson and Alejandro Carmona replacing Jose Ferrer .
83.48
Antonio Moreno receives the ball from a throw-in from Rafael Pardo. Antonio Moreno chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Jose Javier Navarro manages to keep it out.
84.17
Antonio Moreno brings the ball forward. Antonio Moreno shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.39
Stuart Gemmill runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.28
Rui Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill makes a simple pass to Felipe Rubio. Felipe Rubio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Stuart Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Rubio. Felipe Rubio threads a neat, attacking ball through to Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Pius Varkevisser scores for Sporting Gijón!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Barcelona

Sporting Gijón
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
25.6%
42.2%
32.2%

Scorers
Jose Ferrer 10, 40
Arturo Gimenez 69
Francisco Izquierdo 33, 55
Pius Varkevisser 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Izquierdo of Sporting Gijón

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

1.Jose Javier Navarro (GK)
6
2.Miguel Navarro (DEF)
6
3.Rui Nunes (DEF)
6
4.Juan Molina (DEF)
6
5.Adolfo Ruiz (DEF)
6
6.Felice Campedelli (MID)
6
7.Francisco Rodriguez (MID)
6
8.Stuart Gemmill (MID)
7
9.Pius Varkevisser (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Felipe Rubio (ATT)
7
11.Francisco Izquierdo (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Sebastian Santos (DEF)
0
13.Roberto Pena (ATT)
0
14.Carlos Mendez (MID)
0