Match Report


BarcelonaBarcelona     RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol
Computer Player Computer Player Peter Lively Peter Lively
Bakary HankeB. Hanke64
G
1captain
G
80Danny RizzoD. Rizzo
Dean JacobsD. Jacobs79
D
2
D
72Harry WindassH. Windass
Nicolas CanoN. Cano76
D
3
D
72Thomas MorlockT. Morlock
Andy BurleyA. Burley68
D
4
D
70Oliver ZimmermannO. Zimmermann
Rodolfo JimenezR. Jimenez68
D
5
D
70Scott GordonS. Gordon
Felipe CruzF. Cruz71
M
6
M
82Nick MustoeN. Mustoe
Pablo NietoP. Nieto68
M
7
M
78Mike HapgoodM. Hapgood
Cleto LazzariniC. Lazzarini67
M
8
M
78Gunnar Örn GudfinnssonG. Gudfinnsson
Nils LangeN. Lange76
A
9
M
79Zvonimir StanicZ. Stanic
Elena VidalE. Vidal69
A
10
A
81Kevin SullivanK. Sullivan
Nicolas DiazN. Diaz68
A
captain11
A
80Gregorio VidalG. Vidal
 
Stefan EngelsS. Engels67
M
12
G
68William PierreW. Pierre
Enrique RedondoE. Redondo66
D
13
M
75Stephen CampbellS. Campbell
Aaron AdamsA. Adams63
G
14
A
72Yuri NettoY. Netto

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to RCD Espanyol in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel  Pardo.


0.00
Barcelona get the match underway!
3.22
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson knocks the ball forward to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.50
Pablo Nieto hits a low pass to Nils Lange. Nils Lange whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.44
Cleto Lazzarini takes it forward alone. Cleto Lazzarini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harry Windass.
12.52
Pablo Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nils Lange. Nils Lange knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.31
Mike Hapgood catches Cleto Lazzarini on the ankles. The referee calls over Mike Hapgood and warns him to calm down! Cleto Lazzarini runs off the knock.
20.29
Nicolas Cano flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Cruz controls it well on his chest. Felipe Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Lange. Nils Lange shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.08
Thomas Morlock flicks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Bakary Hanke smothers it!
26.46
Oliver Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward. Mike Hapgood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Hapgood runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mike Hapgood shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.58
Felipe Cruz sees space and advances. Felipe Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Diaz but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.40
Cleto Lazzarini advances with the ball. Cleto Lazzarini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.51
Mike Hapgood comes in with a late challenge on Cleto Lazzarini. The referee warns Mike Hapgood again to calm down! Cleto Lazzarini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.07
Rodolfo Jimenez catches Gregorio Vidal on the ankles. The referee calls over Rodolfo Jimenez and shows him a yellow card! Gregorio Vidal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.17
Oliver Zimmermann advances with the ball. Oliver Zimmermann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. The Barcelona players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
47.49
Thomas Morlock flicks a high pass forward. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson controls it well on his chest. Showing composure, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson laces a weighted ball forward to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Burley.
49.20
Cleto Lazzarini flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Diaz who brings the ball neatly under control. Nicolas Diaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Zimmermann.
54.30
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
57.03
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.50
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan shoots from distance but is denied by Bakary Hanke. Excellent save.
63.17
Mike Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Vidal shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Bakary Hanke.
66.50
Pablo Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Elena Vidal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Vidal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.28
Nicolas Cano sees Pablo Nieto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Nieto threads the ball through to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Lange. Nils Lange directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
81.02
Oliver Zimmermann makes a probing pass to Zvonimir Stanic. Zvonimir Stanic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Nicolas Cano. That should have been a goal!
83.31
Felipe Cruz barges into Zvonimir Stanic. The referee calls over Felipe Cruz and shows him a yellow card! Zvonimir Stanic stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.29
Cleto Lazzarini decides to run forward with the ball. Cleto Lazzarini knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
85.53
Nick Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Sullivan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Sullivan shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Barcelona

RCD Espanyol
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%

Scorers
Kevin Sullivan 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Sullivan of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings
1.Bakary Hanke (GK)
7
2.Dean Jacobs (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Cano (DEF)
7
4.Andy Burley (DEF)
6
5.Rodolfo Jimenez (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Felipe Cruz (MID)yellow card
6
7.Pablo Nieto (MID)
8
8.Cleto Lazzarini (MID)
8
9.Nils Lange (ATT)
6
10.Elena Vidal (ATT)
6
11.Nicolas Diaz (ATT)
6
 
12.Stefan Engels (MID)
0
13.Enrique Redondo (DEF)
0
14.Aaron Adams (GK)
0

1.Danny Rizzo (GK)
6
2.Harry Windass (DEF)
6
3.Thomas Morlock (DEF)
7
4.Oliver Zimmermann (DEF)
8
5.Scott Gordon (DEF)
6
6.Nick Mustoe (MID)
6
7.Mike Hapgood (MID)
6
8.Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
8
9.Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
6
10.Kevin Sullivan (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gregorio Vidal (ATT)
6
 
12.William Pierre (GK)
0
13.Stephen Campbell (MID)
0
14.Yuri Netto (ATT)
0