Match Report


BarcelonaBarcelona     Real SociedadReal Sociedad
Steve LowerySteve Lowery Computer Player Computer Player
Johan RadetJ. Radet77
G
captain1
G
72Jšrg Van de KoningJ. de Koning
Elena IzquierdoE. Izquierdo74
D
2
D
74Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera
Alfredo DiezA. Diez74
D
3
D
69Billy CampbellB. Campbell
Gregorio LopezG. Lopez75
D
4
D
68Nicol˜ BucchiN. Bucchi
Alejandro SotoA. Soto82
M
5
D
56Hugo IzquierdoH. Izquierdo
Claudio DiezC. Diez81
M
6
M
71Urvin GronkjaerU. Gronkjaer
Guillermo GuardiolaG. Guardiola76
M
7
M
70Jason GordonJ. Gordon
Juan-Carlos RamosJ. Ramos81
M
8captain
M
70Albrecht KöpkeA. Köpke
Pedro SaenzP. Saenz84
A
9
A
72Giorgio LocatelliG. Locatelli
Abel CastroA. Castro80
A
10
A
69Marco Del VecchioM. Del Vecchio
Jose IglesiasJ. Iglesias79
A
11
A
69Patricio HerreroP. Herrero
 
Miel JansenM. Jansen67
D
12
A
66Spencer ImpeyS. Impey
Eduardo VilaE. Vila65
M
13
A
65Guillermo FerrerG. Ferrer
Fernando VegaF. Vega69
A
14
M
62Linus AhrensL. Ahrens

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Real Sociedad. 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 Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Iglesias.


0.00
Barcelona get the match underway!
4.09
Alfredo Diez flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Guardiola who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Jose Iglesias controls it well on his chest. Jose Iglesias shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
6.16
Jose Iglesias sees Pedro Saenz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Saenz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jšrg Van de Koning manages to gather it.
8.23
Elena Izquierdo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Guardiola. With a delightful solo run, Guillermo Guardiola stretches the opposition's defence. Guillermo Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Iglesias. With a superhuman jump, Jose Iglesias connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Jšrg Van de Koning.
9.04
Guillermo Guardiola takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Abel Castro. Abel Castro flicks the ball on with his first touch. Some world-class footwork from Claudio Diez provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.12
Billy Campbell makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Campbell surges forward with the ball. Billy Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Johan Radet!
15.42
Gregorio Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Diez. Without breaking stride, Claudio Diez plays the ball forward to Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
16.42
Nicol˜ Bucchi threads a neat ball through to Patricio Cabrera. Patricio Cabrera makes a probing pass to Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.12
Guillermo Guardiola sees Abel Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Castro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
20.58
Gregorio Lopez clumsily knocks into Marco Del Vecchio. The referee calls over Gregorio Lopez and shows him a yellow card! Marco Del Vecchio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.58
Free kick to Real Sociedad just outside the area...
22.31
Marco Del Vecchio takes a long run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
26.24
Alejandro Soto flicks a high pass forward. Abel Castro collects the pass. Abel Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicol˜ Bucchi.
27.39
Claudio Diez threads a neat ball through to Abel Castro. Abel Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias shoots from distance but somehow Jšrg Van de Koning manages to keep it out.
28.39
Claudio Diez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Claudio Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
33.00
Jason Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Herrero collects the pass. Patricio Herrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.23
Guillermo Guardiola flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jšrg Van de Koning manages to gather it.
44.57
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Albrecht Köpke barges into Jose Iglesias. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Iglesias grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the second half underway!
47.47
Jason Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
53.50
With a delightful solo run, Albrecht Köpke stretches the opposition's defence. Albrecht Köpke whips in a cross ball towards Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Johan Radet manages to keep it out.
55.35
Claudio Diez darts forward. Claudio Diez shoots from distance. Jšrg Van de Koning is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.21
Guillermo Guardiola makes a simple pass to Abel Castro. Abel Castro makes a simple pass to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
60.44
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Spencer Impey replacing Marco Del Vecchio .
63.06
Claudio Diez clumsily knocks into Jason Gordon. The referee calls over Claudio Diez and shows him a yellow card! Jason Gordon stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.07
Albrecht Köpke chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon flicks the ball with his head. Johan Radet is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.42
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.42
Elena Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Ramos controls it well on his chest. Juan-Carlos Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jšrg Van de Koning who gathers it comfortably.
84.38
Juan-Carlos Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Abel Castro who takes it down. Abel Castro tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
87.58
Guillermo Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Saenz controls it well on his chest. Pedro Saenz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Abel Castro threads a neat ball through to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Jšrg Van de Koning manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Barcelona

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

Possession
64.5%
35.5%
Play Area
25%
44.7%
30.3%

Scorers
Claudio Diez 55
Jason Gordon 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jšrg Van de Koning of Real Sociedad

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

1.Jšrg Van de Koning (GK)
9
2.Patricio Cabrera (DEF)
6
3.Billy Campbell (DEF)
7
4.Nicol˜ Bucchi (DEF)
6
5.Hugo Izquierdo (DEF)
6
6.Urvin Gronkjaer (MID)
6
7.Jason Gordon (MID)goal scored
8
8.Albrecht Köpke (MID)yellow card
6
9.Giorgio Locatelli (ATT)
6
10.Marco Del Vecchio (ATT)
6
11.Patricio Herrero (ATT)
7
 
12.Spencer Impey (ATT)
6
13.Guillermo Ferrer (ATT)
0
14.Linus Ahrens (MID)
0