Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 14,926 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Marquitos.


0.00
Real Madrid start the match!
4.32
Elena Izquierdo kicks a strong pass forward to Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer puts a great ball through. Pedro Saenz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
8.46
Iago Careca plays the ball forward to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz cuts inside the box! Pedro Saenz takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Luis Vega had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
15.01
Marcel Lange chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Vazquez. Pablo Vazquez plays a one-two with Rafael Carmona and advances towards the goal... Elena Izquierdo comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Vazquez. Pablo Vazquez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
18.14
Alejandro Soto catches Arturo Roman on the ankles. Alejandro Soto is shown the yellow card! Arturo Roman gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.41
Iago Careca flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Saenz who brings the ball under control. Pedro Saenz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Urvin Leiwakabessy.
21.40
Alejandro Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz shoots from 25 yards. Luis Vega gets down and covers it.
27.36
Daan Meijer hacks Alec Dalglish from behind! Daan Meijer is shown the yellow card! Alec Dalglish hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.31
Felipe Fernandez receives the ball from a throw-in from Alejandro Menendez. Felipe Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
30.25
Gregorio Lopez volleys a long ball forward. Iago Careca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.52
Urvin Leiwakabessy knocks the ball forward to Marcel Lange. Marcel Lange knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Andres who gathers it comfortably.
42.29
Gregorio Lopez laces a weighted ball forward to Alejandro Soto. Alejandro Soto decides to run forward with the ball. Alejandro Soto makes a simple pass, allowing Daan Meijer to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Daan Meijer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
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. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Barcelona kick off the second half!
49.04
Alec Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Lange. Marcel Lange threads a neat ball through to Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marcos Andres.
50.38
It's a corner kick. Marcel Lange loops the ball in to towards the near post. Marcos Andres scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
51.12
Marcel Lange makes a probing pass to Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Andres who gathers it comfortably.
53.54
Alejandro Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Iago Careca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Iago Careca knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Soto. Alejandro Soto shoots from long range. Luis Vega effortlessly gets down and covers it.
54.58
Iago Careca flicks a high pass forward to Daan Meijer who brings the ball neatly under control. Daan Meijer shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
60.53
Pedro Saenz threads a neat ball through to Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.14
Martin Velasco makes a probing pass to Iago Careca. Showing composure, Iago Careca plays the ball forward to Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias shoots from long range. Luis Vega gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
67.42
Rafael Hernandez threads the ball through to Pablo Vazquez. Pablo Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Brian Pallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Pallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Lopez.
75.43
Alejandro Soto flicks a high ball forward to Iago Careca who takes it down. Iago Careca threads a neat ball through to Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias plays a quick one-two with Daan Meijer and rushes in on goal... Jose Iglesias cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Luis Vega. What a save!
79.57
Elena Izquierdo threads a neat ball through to Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.04
Pablo Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Roman collects the pass. Arturo Roman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Marcos Andres is on top of it.
85.36
Alec Dalglish surges forward with the ball. Alec Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Andres who gathers it comfortably.
87.11
Alejandro Menendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Luis Vega with no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
90.00
Marcel Lange makes a probing pass to Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
22.1%
46.8%
31.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Saenz of Barcelona

Match Ratings
1.Marcos Andres (GK)
7
2.Elena Izquierdo (DEF)
6
3.Martin Velasco (DEF)
6
4.Gregorio Lopez (DEF)
6
5.Felipe Fernandez (MID)
6
6.Alejandro Menendez (MID)
7
7.Iago Careca (MID)
8
8.Alejandro Soto (MID)yellow card
6
9.Pedro Saenz (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Jose Iglesias (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Daan Meijer (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Alfredo Diez (DEF)
0
13.Claudio Diez (MID)
0
14.Romero P. Carcedo (ATT)
0

1.Luis Vega (GK)
8
2.Alec Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Samir Helmer (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Hernandez (DEF)
6
5.Urvin Leiwakabessy (DEF)
6
6.Brian Pallister (MID)
6
7.Pablo Vazquez (MID)
6
8.Marcel Lange (MID)
7
9.Bruno Veloso (ATT)
6
10.Arturo Roman (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Carmona (ATT)
6
 
12.Amara Paisley (GK)
0
13.Damien Riggott (ATT)
0
14.Pier G. Corrent (MID)
0