Match Report


PlayMusic
today's match is sponsored by PlayMusic
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Helmantico where Salamanca play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 15,019 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Salamanca and Barcelona are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona kick off!
2.16
Enrique Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Ruiz. Roberto Ruiz powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
15.20
Juan Santos sees space and advances. Juan Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Ruiz. Roberto Ruiz passes the ball forward to Mario Jesus. Mario Jesus rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gregorio Rodriquez.
16.58
Rodolfo Sanz comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Serrano. The referee calls over Rodolfo Sanz and warns him to calm down! Felipe Serrano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.27
Bilal Zeroual hacks Enrique Navarro from behind! The referee calls over Bilal Zeroual and warns him to calm down! Enrique Navarro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.42
Liam Mcgovern threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Andres. Eduardo Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jochem Bruins.
24.55
Andy Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Bravo. The referee calls over Andy Caldwell and shows him a yellow card! Juan-Carlos Bravo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.22
Enrique Navarro knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Ruiz. Roberto Ruiz shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.13
Felipe Serrano threads the ball through to Miguel Quaresma. Miguel Quaresma goes all the way! Miguel Quaresma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.29
Juan Santos threads the ball through to Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell makes a simple pass to Roberto Ruiz. Roberto Ruiz plays a perfect one-two with Luis Ramos and rushes in on goal... Roberto Ruiz takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.17
Barcelona are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Salamanca's defence.
44.08
Jochem Bruins takes it forward alone. Jochem Bruins flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Ruiz. Roberto Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Salamanca kicking off!
49.11
Enrique Navarro catches Bilal Zeroual on the ankles. Enrique Navarro is given a warning by the referee! Bilal Zeroual runs off the knock.
51.27
Jochem Bruins barges into Miguel Quaresma. The referee calls over Jochem Bruins and warns him to calm down! Miguel Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.54
Norman Pearson threads the ball through to Bilal Zeroual. Bilal Zeroual makes a beautiful solo run. Bilal Zeroual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Quaresma but he's offside!
66.21
Liam Mcgovern clumsily knocks into Mario Jesus. Liam Mcgovern is given a warning by the referee! Mario Jesus gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.35
Juan-Carlos Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrico Erra. Enrico Erra whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Andres. Eduardo Andres directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Antonio Pastor manages to keep it out.
75.30
Andy Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.11
Jochem Bruins knocks the ball forward to Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell advances with the ball. Andy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Ruiz of Salamanca
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
30.5%
42.7%
26.8%

Scorers