Match Report


BarcelonaBarcelona     Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié
Computer Player Computer Player Mark Yothers Mark Yothers
Bakary HankeB. Hanke64
G
1captain
G
81Michael FuchsM. Fuchs
Dean JacobsD. Jacobs79
D
2
D
73Máximo HernándezM. Hernández
Nicolas CanoN. Cano76
D
3
D
70Clive HeskeyC. Heskey
Andy BurleyA. Burley68
D
4
D
86Tomek IwanT. Iwan
Rodolfo JimenezR. Jimenez68
D
5
M
80Liam MelisL. Melis
Felipe CruzF. Cruz71
M
6
M
74Jose CortesJ. Cortes
Pablo NietoP. Nieto68
M
7
M
78Pedro HierroP. Hierro
Cleto LazzariniC. Lazzarini67
M
8
M
86Gudmundur Ingi SverrissonG. Sverrisson
Nils LangeN. Lange76
A
9
A
77JŸrgen GouloozeJ. Goulooze
Elena VidalE. Vidal69
A
10
A
73Rigobert WomeR. Wome
Nicolas DiazN. Diaz68
A
captain11
A
72John PennantJ. Pennant
 
Stefan EngelsS. Engels67
M
12
D
73Jo KippeJ. Kippe
Enrique RedondoE. Redondo66
D
13
M
85Nunzio RivaltaN. Rivalta
Aaron AdamsA. Adams63
G
14
A
74Oliver RahnO. Rahn

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Real Betis Balompié. 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 Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juan  Hernandez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona get the match underway!
6.19
Felipe Cruz brings the ball forward. Felipe Cruz plays a scrappy one-two with Nils Lange and advances towards the goal... Felipe Cruz shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Michael Fuchs manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.31
Pablo Nieto clumsily knocks into Pedro Hierro. The referee calls over Pablo Nieto and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Hierro stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.07
Pedro Hierro darts forward. Pedro Hierro whips in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.46
Cleto Lazzarini knocks the ball to his team mate, Nils Lange. Nils Lange lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal makes a looping header on goal. Superb reactions from Michael Fuchs. What a save!
16.14
Clive Heskey makes a simple pass to Liam Melis. Liam Melis runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Liam Melis shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
22.16
Pedro Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to John Pennant. John Pennant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo Jimenez.
28.05
Without breaking stride, Liam Melis plays the ball forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bakary Hanke who gathers it comfortably.
30.40
Liam Melis flicks a high pass forward to JŸrgen Goulooze who brings the ball under control. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Burley.
32.01
Liam Melis passes the ball forward to John Pennant. John Pennant controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.03
Nicolas Cano chips the ball to his team mate, Cleto Lazzarini. Cleto Lazzarini sees Elena Vidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Vidal controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nils Lange through on goal. Nils Lange shoots from just inside the box but Michael Fuchs is on top of it.
39.42
Clive Heskey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Cortes. With imagination, Jose Cortes picks a pass forward to John Pennant. John Pennant knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Burley.
42.40
Tomek Iwan arcs the ball upfield. Rigobert Wome lofts in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
45.00
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson knocks the ball to his team mate, John Pennant. John Pennant knocks the ball forward to Rigobert Wome but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off!
51.51
Felipe Cruz makes a probing pass to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.10
Pedro Hierro passes the ball forward to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
57.16
Clive Heskey chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Hierro. Pedro Hierro flicks a high pass forward. JŸrgen Goulooze controls it well on his chest. JŸrgen Goulooze plays a one-two with John Pennant and advances towards the goal... JŸrgen Goulooze comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Bakary Hanke manages to gather it.
63.16
Nils Lange slams into Tomek Iwan with his studs up. Nils Lange is shown the red card!! Tomek Iwan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.14
Pablo Nieto catches Jose Cortes on the ankles. The referee warns Pablo Nieto to calm down! Jose Cortes stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.27
Nicolas Cano flicks a high pass forward. Cleto Lazzarini collects the pass. Cleto Lazzarini sees space and advances. Cleto Lazzarini knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal heads the ball goalwards. Michael Fuchs punches it away to safety.
67.11
Cleto Lazzarini hits a low pass to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Fuchs who gathers it comfortably.
69.08
Máximo Hernández flicks a high pass forward to Liam Melis who brings the ball under control. Liam Melis makes a beautiful solo run. Liam Melis flicks the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Goulooze. Some awkward footwork from JŸrgen Goulooze provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Bakary Hanke reads it well. Fabulous stop!
72.39
With vision, Andy Burley picks a pass forward to Cleto Lazzarini. Cleto Lazzarini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal advances inside the box! Elena Vidal makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.54
Liam Melis plays the ball forward to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome shoots from distance. Bakary Hanke easily gets down and covers it.
77.48
Cleto Lazzarini sees Elena Vidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.13
Felipe Cruz threads the ball through to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz plays a quick one-two with Elena Vidal and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Diaz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
79.35
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome whips in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.51
Nicolas Cano takes it forward alone. Nicolas Cano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.38
Tomek Iwan makes a simple pass to Jose Cortes. Jose Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, John Pennant. John Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome connects with a diving header. Bakary Hanke manages to gather it effortlessly.
84.19
Clive Heskey catches Nicolas Diaz on the ankles. Clive Heskey is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Diaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Barcelona

Real Betis Balompié
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
29.8%
42.9%
27.4%

Scorers
Elena Vidal 72
John Pennant 9
JŸrgen Goulooze 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Elena Vidal of Barcelona

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

1.Michael Fuchs (GK)
7
2.Máximo Hernández (DEF)
6
3.Clive Heskey (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Tomek Iwan (DEF)
6
5.Liam Melis (MID)
7
6.Jose Cortes (MID)
6
7.Pedro Hierro (MID)
7
8.Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson (MID)
6
9.JŸrgen Goulooze (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Rigobert Wome (ATT)
7
11.John Pennant (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Jo Kippe (DEF)
0
13.Nunzio Rivalta (MID)
0
14.Oliver Rahn (ATT)
0