Match Report


BarcelonaBarcelona     Elche CFElche CF
Steve LowerySteve Lowery Manny King Manny King
Johan RadetJ. Radet77
G
captain1
G
74Eric AhrensE. Ahrens
Elena IzquierdoE. Izquierdo74
D
2
D
71Alfred PerryA. Perry
Alfredo DiezA. Diez74
D
3
D
72Teddy RobertsT. Roberts
Gregorio LopezG. Lopez75
D
4
D
72Orlando LangerakO. Langerak
Iago CarecaI. Careca86
M
5
D
72Claude OuédecC. Ouédec
Claudio DiezC. Diez81
M
6
M
75Miguel AlmeidaM. Almeida
Alejandro MenendezA. Menendez87
M
7
M
75Dayo BreviD. Brevi
Alejandro SotoA. Soto82
M
8captain
M
75Guillermo MedinaG. Medina
Pedro SaenzP. Saenz84
A
9
A
69Didier BayleD. Bayle
Abel CastroA. Castro80
A
10
A
72Scott WiseS. Wise
Jose IglesiasJ. Iglesias79
A
11
A
72Jakob WesselmannJ. Wesselmann
 
Miel JansenM. Jansen67
D
12
M
74Ivan GaladamesI. Galadames
Guillermo GuardiolaG. Guardiola76
M
13
M
71Stefan PalumboS. Palumbo
Fernando VegaF. Vega69
A
14
M
73Rigobert SongR. Song

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Elche CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Gomez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona get the match underway!
4.50
Iago Careca flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Soto controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Soto flicks a high pass forward to Jose Iglesias who brings the ball under control. Jose Iglesias skips past Orlando Langerak! Jose Iglesias shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.51
Miguel Almeida runs straight at the opposition's defence. Miguel Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.26
Alejandro Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
10.33
Orlando Langerak flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Almeida who takes it down. Miguel Almeida makes a probing pass to Didier Bayle. Didier Bayle makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Scott Wise. Scott Wise shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
12.31
Gregorio Lopez laces a weighted ball forward to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez makes a simple pass to Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy Roberts.
14.07
Gregorio Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias runs straight at the defence! Orlando Langerak barges into Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
18.37
Orlando Langerak knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jakob Wesselmann scores for Elche CF!!
21.58
Guillermo Medina threads a neat ball through to Jakob Wesselmann. Jakob Wesselmann shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Johan Radet effortlessly smothers it!
27.29
Elche CF are dictating the run of play here today.
28.33
Alfred Perry sees Didier Bayle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Didier Bayle whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Almeida. Miguel Almeida rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.38
Dayo Brevi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Didier Bayle. Didier Bayle shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Johan Radet had no chance!! Goal for Elche CF!
38.01
Alejandro Soto flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Menendez collects the pass. Alejandro Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Abel Castro who takes it down. Abel Castro cuts inside the box! Abel Castro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Eric Ahrens has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.14
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Elche CF kick off the second half!
47.55
Alejandro Menendez catches Miguel Almeida on the ankles. The referee calls over Alejandro Menendez and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Almeida stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.56
Abel Castro advances with the ball. Abel Castro finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
59.15
Scott Wise flicks a high pass forward to Dayo Brevi who brings the ball under control. Dayo Brevi makes a simple pass, allowing Miguel Almeida to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Miguel Almeida provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
60.43
Elena Izquierdo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Menendez. Alejandro Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Iglesias. With a superhuman jump, Jose Iglesias connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Eric Ahrens keeps it out!
66.03
Alejandro Menendez chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.42
Alejandro Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Saenz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Saenz whips in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Eric Ahrens manages to gather it.
75.03
Abel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Saenz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Saenz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Roberts.
78.31
Elena Izquierdo sees a break and surges forward. Elena Izquierdo hits a low pass to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Teddy Roberts. Excellent block.
81.59
Alejandro Soto chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
84.27
Claudio Diez flicks a high ball forward to Abel Castro who takes it down. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claude Ouédec.
85.58
Claudio Diez sees Jose Iglesias in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Iglesias tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.36
Iago Careca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz whips in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Eric Ahrens. Excellent save.
90.00
Elena Izquierdo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro runs straight at the defence! Abel Castro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Eric Ahrens gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Barcelona

Elche CF
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
20.3%
45.9%
33.8%

Scorers
Jose Iglesias 5
Abel Castro 38, 82
Jakob Wesselmann 18
Miguel Almeida 28
Didier Bayle 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Abel Castro of Barcelona

Match Ratings
1.Johan Radet (GK)
6
2.Elena Izquierdo (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Diez (DEF)
6
4.Gregorio Lopez (DEF)
6
5.Iago Careca (MID)
6
6.Claudio Diez (MID)
6
7.Alejandro Menendez (MID)yellow card
6
8.Alejandro Soto (MID)
7
9.Pedro Saenz (ATT)
6
10.Abel Castro (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Jose Iglesias (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Miel Jansen (DEF)
0
13.Guillermo Guardiola (MID)
0
14.Fernando Vega (ATT)
0

1.Eric Ahrens (GK)
7
2.Alfred Perry (DEF)
6
3.Teddy Roberts (DEF)
6
4.Orlando Langerak (DEF)
7
5.Claude Ouédec (DEF)
6
6.Miguel Almeida (MID)goal scored
7
7.Dayo Brevi (MID)
6
8.Guillermo Medina (MID)
6
9.Didier Bayle (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Scott Wise (ATT)
6
11.Jakob Wesselmann (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Ivan Galadames (MID)
0
13.Stefan Palumbo (MID)
0
14.Rigobert Song (MID)
0