Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Málaga. A crowd of 19,688 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian  Garrido.


0.00
Barcelona kick off and get the first half underway!
2.43
Eduardo Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
3.01
Ernesto Montero threads the ball through to Albert Peiro. Albert Peiro flicks a high pass forward to Colin Cleland who brings the ball under control. Colin Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Vidal but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.43
Eduardo Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Milan Berck Fuchs collects the pass. Milan Berck Fuchs plays a scrappy one-two with Ricardo Romero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Milan Berck Fuchs looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
16.50
Jose Javier Munoz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.51
Ernesto Montero sees Pablo Nieto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Colin Cleland collects the pass. Colin Cleland rushes past Elena Sanchez! Colin Cleland looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Mauricio Cano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.27
Ernesto Montero plays the ball forward to Albert Peiro. Albert Peiro flicks a high pass forward to Colin Cleland who brings the ball under control. Colin Cleland makes a great pass forward. Nicolas Diaz runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
32.50
Marcos Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs threads a neat, attacking ball through to Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega rockets a shot on goal but somehow Martin Vega manages to keep it out.
33.42
Albert Peiro threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz makes a probing pass to Colin Cleland but he's offside!
38.42
Rodolfo Jimenez flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Rubio collects the pass. Felipe Rubio runs straight at the opposition's defence. Felipe Rubio plays a quick one-two with Elena Vidal and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Felipe Rubio provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.08
Albert Peiro passes the ball forward to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz 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 indicates 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. Málaga have changed their lineup with Antonio Fuentes replacing Ricardo Romero.

45.00
The second half starts with Málaga kicking off!
47.14
With great vision, Albert Peiro plays the ball forward to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz skips past Edmundo Ruiz! Some good footwork from Nicolas Diaz provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.32
Pablo Nieto sees Nicolas Diaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Vidal. With a superhuman jump, Elena Vidal connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.32
Elena Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Torres controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Marcos Torres stretches the opposition's defence. Marcos Torres advances inside the box! Claudio Ibanez barges into Marcos Torres. Penalty not given!!
60.33
Albert Peiro surges forward with the ball. Albert Peiro runs straight at the defence! Albert Peiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Mauricio Cano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.57
Felipe Rubio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Felipe Rubio edges inside the box! Felipe Rubio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Mauricio Cano. Excellent save.
66.49
Ernesto Montero hacks Francisco Vega from behind! The referee brings Ernesto Montero to one side and gives him a warning! Francisco Vega runs off the knock.
69.42
Elena Sanchez makes a simple pass to Marcos Torres. Marcos Torres hits a low pass to Antonio Fuentes. Antonio Fuentes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Ibanez.
71.56
Ernesto Montero comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Fuentes. Ernesto Montero is given another warning by the referee! Antonio Fuentes stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.20
Eduardo Nunes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eduardo Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
78.35
Eduardo Nunes threads a neat ball through to Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Milan Berck Fuchs!
85.47
Julian Brehme threads a neat ball through to Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Fuentes. Antonio Fuentes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.40
Albert Peiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcos Sanchez.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
27.8%
47.2%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Peiro of Barcelona

Match Ratings
1.Martin Vega (GK)
6
2.Rodolfo Jimenez (DEF)
6
3.Ernesto Montero (DEF)
6
4.Claudio Ibanez (DEF)
6
5.Enrique Redondo (DEF)
6
6.Albert Peiro (MID)goal scored
9
7.Felipe Rubio (MID)goal scored
8
8.Pablo Nieto (MID)
6
9.Elena Vidal (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Nicolas Diaz (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Colin Cleland (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Jose Garrido (ATT)
0
13.Jon Harrison (MID)
0
14.Daniel Suarez (DEF)
0

1.Mauricio Cano (GK)
6
2.Edmundo Ruiz (DEF)
6
3.Elena Sanchez (DEF)
6
4.Marcos Sanchez (DEF)
6
5.Julian Brehme (MID)
6
6.Eduardo Nunes (MID)
7
7.Marcos Torres (MID)
7
8.Jose Javier Munoz (MID)
6
9.Francisco Vega (ATT)
7
10.Ricardo Romero (ATT)
6
11.Milan Berck Fuchs (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Claudio Natali (DEF)
0
13.Adolfo Pichichi (DEF)
0
14.Antonio Fuentes (ATT)goal scored
7