Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 7,768 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Ivan  Duran.


0.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona kick off!
9.24
Jose Duran chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Verges. Rafael Verges flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Jimenez who takes it down. Alfredo Jimenez cuts inside the box! Alfredo Jimenez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
15.09
Adrian Mustoe flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Soto who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Soto knocks the ball to his team mate, David Kerr. David Kerr flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vila. Fernando Vila rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.29
Rafael Pardo sees space and advances. Rafael Pardo shoots from distance. Luis Marcelino gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
27.28
Jose Guerrero knocks the ball forward to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Walter.
28.49
Jose Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.45
Jose Guerrero plays the ball forward to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but Alexander Walter blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
Antonio Moreno runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Antonio Moreno finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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
The whistle blows and Sevilla FC get the second half underway!
51.05
Alexander Walter advances with the ball. Alexander Walter makes a simple pass to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.08
Alexander Walter pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alexander Walter flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Vila holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Vila shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.03
Sebastian Soto hacks Marcos Verges from behind! Sebastian Soto is given a warning by the referee! Marcos Verges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.38
Sevilla FC have made 2 substitutions with Guillermo Gomez replacing Jose Javier Pichichi and Martin Verges replacing Marcos Verges .
72.40
Jose Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Elena Ferrer reads it well. Great keeping!
73.06
Oscar Del Sol flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Camacho who takes it down. Ivan Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Jimenez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.37
Barcelona have made 3 substitutions with Alan Jackson replacing Sebastian Soto, Natale Buso replacing Adrian Mustoe and Eugenio Redondo replacing Arturo Gimenez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
84.48
Oscar Del Sol flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Verges. Martin Verges plays the ball forward to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Alan Jackson plays the ball forward to Eugenio Redondo. Eugenio Redondo runs straight at the defence! Eugenio Redondo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
29.9%
43.3%
26.9%

Scorers

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.Alexander Walter (DEF)
8
3.Edmundo Torres (DEF)
7
4.Adrian Mustoe (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Moreno (MID)
6
6.Rafael Pardo (MID)
6
7.Sebastian Soto (MID)
6
8.Adolfo Delgado (MID)
6
9.David Kerr (ATT)
6
10.Arturo Gimenez (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Vila (ATT)
6
 
12.Alan Jackson (DEF)
6
13.Natale Buso (GK)
6
14.Eugenio Redondo (DEF)
6

1.Luis Marcelino (GK)
6
2.Fernando Suarez (DEF)
6
3.Jose Duran (DEF)
7
4.Oscar Del Sol (DEF)
7
5.Jose Javier Pichichi (DEF)
6
6.Jose Guerrero (MID)
7
7.Marcos Verges (MID)
6
8.Rafael Verges (MID)
6
9.Ivan Camacho (MID)
6
10.Albert Ferrer (ATT)
8
11.Alfredo Jimenez (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Guillermo Gomez (ATT)
6
13.Martin Verges (DEF)
6
14.Pedro Ortega (GK)
0