Match Report


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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Málaga. A crowd of 17,018 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Barcelona and Málaga are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Dalglish.


0.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona get the match underway!
2.46
Rainer Kühn flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto threads the ball through to Rodolfo Carcedo but he's offside!
3.44
With great vision, Oscar Hernandez plays the ball forward to Antonio Garrido. Antonio Garrido flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Carcedo who takes it down. Rodolfo Carcedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Gabriel Andres manages to keep it out.
4.54
Patricio Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah picks a pass forward to Marc Kanu. Marc Kanu threads the ball through into the box. Ernesto Galadames side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
8.29
Antonio Gil brings the ball forward. Antonio Gil plays a one-two with Rainer Kühn and advances towards the goal... Antonio Gil makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
9.30
Gabriel Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Malte Helmer controls it well on his chest. Malte Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Gil. Antonio Gil beats his man to it with a header. Gabriel Andres manages to gather it effortlessly.
12.16
Menno Leiwakabessy flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Galadames collects the pass. Francisco Galadames rushes past Oscar Hernandez! Francisco Galadames shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.24
Menno Leiwakabessy threads the ball through to Alfredo Hierro. Alfredo Hierro lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Kanu. Marc Kanu heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Niven with no chance!! Goal for Málaga!
18.25
Menno Leiwakabessy catches Antonio Gil in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Antonio Gil rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
27.21
Malte Helmer threads the ball through to Jean-Sebastien Sarr. Jean-Sebastien Sarr lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Helmer. Malte Helmer powers a header at goal but somehow Gabriel Andres manages to keep it out.
28.17
Oscar Hernandez knocks the ball forward to Malte Helmer. Malte Helmer threads a neat ball through to Antonio Gil. Antonio Gil whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
34.43
Malte Helmer threads a neat ball through to Jean-Sebastien Sarr. Jean-Sebastien Sarr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Helmer but he's offside!
36.10
Malte Helmer darts forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Malte Helmer plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Carcedo who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Rodolfo Carcedo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Gabriel Andres gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
45.00
Antonio Gil makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Gil plays a perfect one-two with Rodolfo Carcedo and rushes in on goal... Antonio Gil shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
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. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Málaga kick off!
49.50
Ernesto Galadames sees space and advances. Ernesto Galadames shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
51.30
Antonio Garrido chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Gabriel Andres is on top of it.
55.05
Albert Caballero decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Prieto. Without breaking stride, Marcos Prieto plays the ball forward to Rainer Kühn who has made a great run into the box. Rainer Kühn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.15
Gabriel Velasco makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriel Velasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Carcedo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.16
Ernesto Galadames catches Albert Caballero on the ankles. Ernesto Galadames is warned by the referee! Albert Caballero runs off the knock.
72.46
Antonio Gil threads a neat ball through to Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto plays a quick one-two with Malte Helmer and rushes in on goal... Marcos Prieto shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcos Prieto!
75.16
Malte Helmer knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo rushes past Leonardo Soler! Rodolfo Carcedo tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
77.49
Málaga have made a substitution with Jose Ramirez replacing Alfredo Hierro .
78.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Marcos Prieto plays the ball forward to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.07
Jean-Sebastien Sarr takes it forward alone. Jean-Sebastien Sarr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Soler.
89.43
Gabriel Velasco flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Gil who brings the ball under control. Antonio Gil knocks the ball forward to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn plays a scrappy one-two with Malte Helmer and advances towards the goal... Rainer Kühn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Gabriel Andres has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
69.9%
30.1%
Play Area
19.3%
45.8%
34.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rainer Kühn of Barcelona

Match Ratings