Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 20,629 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Barcelona and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Peiro.


0.00
The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao get the match underway!
3.43
Ole Van Der Sleen flicks a high pass forward to Nico Perrin who brings the ball under control. Nico Perrin takes it forward alone. Nico Perrin plays a scrappy one-two with Patricio Morales and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nico Perrin provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
6.27
With vision, Davy Van Helmond plays the ball forward to David Veldeman. David Veldeman shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.44
Daniel Peiro hacks Tony Laver from behind! Daniel Peiro is warned by the referee! Tony Laver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.27
Eduardo Guerrero Lopez sees Heath Sippola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Heath Sippola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.27
Egutu Enyinnaya flicks the ball to his team mate, Davy Van Helmond. Davy Van Helmond edges inside the box! Davy Van Helmond side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
21.11
Luis Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Guerrero Lopez. Eduardo Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to Mohammed Gargo. Mohammed Gargo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julián Aravena who gathers it comfortably.
22.38
Luis Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Gargo. Mohammed Gargo tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Julián Aravena.
24.51
Elena Castro flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Guerrero Lopez collects the pass. Eduardo Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Montero. Oscar Montero powers a header at goal. Oscar Montero scores for Athletic Club Bilbao!!
27.57
Miguel José Mari barges into David Booth. Miguel José Mari is shown the yellow card! David Booth runs off the knock.
33.14
Egutu Enyinnaya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Laver. Tony Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Campos.
34.23
Elena Castro sees Jaime Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julián Aravena who gathers it comfortably.
36.24
Daniel Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Miguel José Mari collects the pass. Miguel José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.39
Eduardo Guerrero Lopez hacks Egutu Enyinnaya from behind! The referee calls over Eduardo Guerrero Lopez and shows him a yellow card! Egutu Enyinnaya hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.07
Nico Perrin kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Morales. Patricio Morales whips in a cross ball towards David Veldeman. Daniel Peiro hacks David Veldeman from behind! Penalty not given!!
44.04
Egutu Enyinnaya comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Guerrero Lopez. Egutu Enyinnaya is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Guerrero Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Tjalle Fuchs flicks a high pass forward. Tony Laver controls it well on his chest. Tony Laver surges forward with the ball. Tony Laver flicks a high pass forward. Nico Perrin controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Nico Perrin rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Elena Castro.
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. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Barcelona kick off the second half!
47.19
Egutu Enyinnaya knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Laver. Tony Laver runs straight at the defence! Tony Laver comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Joaquín Medina is on top of it.
48.58
Egutu Enyinnaya flicks a high pass forward. Davy Van Helmond controls it well on his chest. Davy Van Helmond shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Joaquín Medina!
53.44
Nico Perrin makes a probing pass to Tony Laver. Tony Laver advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Tony Laver provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tony Laver!
59.20
Tjalle Fuchs takes a quick throw-in. Egutu Enyinnaya decides to run forward with the ball. Egutu Enyinnaya flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin plays a one-two with Davy Van Helmond and rushes in on goal... Nico Perrin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Joaquín Medina manages to gather it effortlessly.
60.08
Barcelona have made 3 substitutions with Rodolfo Vila replacing David Booth, Albert Vidal replacing Marino Koroglu and Edward Mcgovern replacing Davy Van Helmond .
61.15
Oscar Montero makes a probing pass to Miguel José Mari. Miguel José Mari makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Heath Sippola. Some silky footwork from Heath Sippola provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Heath Sippola scores for Athletic Club Bilbao!!
67.11
Rodolfo Vila chips the ball to his team mate, Egutu Enyinnaya. Egutu Enyinnaya makes a probing pass to David Veldeman. David Veldeman whips in a cross ball towards Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.24
Tjalle Fuchs takes it forward alone. Tjalle Fuchs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Laver. Tony Laver hits a low pass to Edward Mcgovern. Edward Mcgovern muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
73.02
Mohammed Gargo advances with the ball. Mohammed Gargo lofts in a cross ball towards Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola connects with a diving header. Julián Aravena manages to gather it.
75.43
Rodolfo Vila knocks the ball to his team mate, David Veldeman. David Veldeman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joaquín Medina who gathers it comfortably.
77.41
Edward Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Nico Perrin comfortably collects the pass. Nico Perrin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
79.41
Ole Van Der Sleen catches Elena Castro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Elena Castro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.21
Egutu Enyinnaya runs straight at the opposition's defence. Egutu Enyinnaya edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Egutu Enyinnaya provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Joaquín Medina.
84.52
Luis Campos comes in with a late challenge on Edward Mcgovern. The referee calls over Luis Campos and shows him a yellow card! Edward Mcgovern gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.22
Elena Castro makes a simple pass to Mohammed Gargo. Mohammed Gargo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.11
Patricio Morales decides to run forward with the ball. Patricio Morales sees Nico Perrin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Perrin plays a scrappy one-two with Edward Mcgovern and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nico Perrin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Joaquín Medina effortlessly gets down and covers it.
89.14
Luis Campos threads a neat ball through to Heath Sippola. Heath Sippola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gargo. Mohammed Gargo plays a scrappy one-two with Heath Sippola and advances towards the goal... Mohammed Gargo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Rodolfo Vila and flashes wide of the far post.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
12
5
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
25.6%
43%
31.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nico Perrin of Barcelona

Match Ratings
1.Julián Aravena (GK)
6
2.David Booth (DEF)
6
3.Ole Van Der Sleen (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Tjalle Fuchs (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Morales (MID)
6
6.Nico Perrin (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Egutu Enyinnaya (MID)
7
8.Marino Koroglu (MID)
6
9.Davy Van Helmond (ATT)
6
10.David Veldeman (ATT)
6
11.Tony Laver (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Rodolfo Vila (DEF)
6
13.Albert Vidal (MID)
6
14.Edward Mcgovern (ATT)
6

1.Joaquín Medina (GK)
7
2.Luis Campos (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Elena Castro (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Peiro (DEF)
6
5.Jose Marcos (MID)
6
6.Eduardo Guerrero Lopez (MID)yellow card
6
7.Oscar Montero (MID)goal scored
7
8.Jaime Viana (MID)
6
9.Miguel José Mari (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Heath Sippola (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Mohammed Gargo (ATT)
6
 
12.Steve Hunt (MID)
0
13.Alejandro Cortes (ATT)
0
14.Ernesto Velasco (GK)
0