Match Report


Girona FCGirona FC     BarcelonaBarcelona
Flynn AveryFlynn Avery Chris Wood Chris Wood
Jose BarbosaJ. Barbosa75
G
1
G
66John NivenJ. Niven
Kubilay TürkyilmazK. Türkyilmaz77
D
2
D
72Oscar HernandezO. Hernandez
Claude LevetC. Levet77
D
3
D
71Gabriel VelascoG. Velasco
Antonio LorenzoA. Lorenzo77
D
4
D
79Albert CaballeroA. Caballero
Otávio CardosoO. Cardoso79
M
5
M
72Antonio GarridoA. Garrido
Guillermo LeonG. Leon80
M
6
M
72Malte HelmerM. Helmer
Eduardo CastroE. Castro93
M
7captain
M
77Antonio GilA. Gil
Ernesto MarinE. Marin76
M
8
M
66Jean-Sebastien SarrJ. Sarr
Juan DuranJ. Duran79
A
captain9
A
76Marcos PrietoM. Prieto
Rafael RomeroR. Romero75
A
10
A
74Rainer KühnR. Kühn
Elías PereyraE. Pereyra79
A
11
A
74Rodolfo CarcedoR. Carcedo
 
JŸrgen WijkerJ. Wijker76
D
12
A
63Pedro GaladamesP. Galadames
Martin HierroM. Hierro75
A
13
M
70Jeroen StamJ. Stam
Carlos GarciaC. Garcia77
D
14
M
80Nicolas FernandezN. Fernandez

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Girona FC and Barcelona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Matthäus.


0.00
Girona FC kick off and get the match underway!
3.45
Malte Helmer hits a low pass to Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Jose Barbosa keeps it out!
4.46
Antonio Gil passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
6.30
Albert Caballero plays the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Sarr. Jean-Sebastien Sarr shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
10.17
Oscar Hernandez flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Gil who takes it down. Antonio Gil makes a beautiful solo run. Antonio Gil shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
12.10
Eduardo Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero finds some space and shoots from distance but John Niven is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
15.06
Kubilay Türkyilmaz knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon passes the ball forward to Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin plays a quick one-two with Eduardo Castro and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ernesto Marin provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Magnificent save by John Niven!
16.26
Antonio Garrido flicks a high ball forward to Malte Helmer who takes it down. Malte Helmer tries a spectacular long range effort. Jose Barbosa gets down and covers it.
20.37
Claude Levet flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Romero collects the pass. Rafael Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
24.57
Antonio Gil brings the ball forward. Antonio Gil threads a neat ball through to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Jose Barbosa manages to gather it.
26.36
Malte Helmer clumsily knocks into Eduardo Castro. The referee brings Malte Helmer to one side and gives him a warning! Eduardo Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.53
Juan Duran deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.39
Oscar Hernandez clumsily knocks into Rafael Romero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.29
Malte Helmer threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rodolfo Carcedo provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
36.52
Malte Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
38.40
Oscar Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto makes a defence splitting pass to Malte Helmer. Some good footwork from Malte Helmer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Girona FC appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Girona FC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona get the second half underway!
47.46
Claude Levet makes a simple pass to Kubilay Türkyilmaz. Kubilay Türkyilmaz sees Eduardo Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Castro whips in a cross ball towards Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.02
Eduardo Castro passes the ball forward to Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
55.20
Guillermo Leon hits a low pass to Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
57.12
Eduardo Castro laces a weighted ball forward to Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso shoots from long range. It's there!! John Niven has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.52
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.29
Antonio Lorenzo flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Marin who takes it down. Ernesto Marin kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.15
Kubilay Türkyilmaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but John Niven is on top of it.
77.35
Rainer Kühn makes a simple pass to Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn makes a deft header but is denied by Jose Barbosa. Excellent save.
78.12
Antonio Lorenzo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin sees a break and surges forward. Ernesto Marin finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.19
Albert Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Hernandez collects the pass. Oscar Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.58
Gabriel Velasco sees Rodolfo Carcedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Carcedo advances with the ball. Rodolfo Carcedo whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto powers a header at goal. Antonio Lorenzo steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
85.34
Eduardo Castro makes a simple pass to Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.06
Antonio Lorenzo clumsily knocks into Rodolfo Carcedo. Antonio Lorenzo is given a warning by the referee! Rodolfo Carcedo runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Girona FC

Barcelona
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
11
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
27.2%
45.7%
27.2%

Scorers
Elías Pereyra 31, 47
Otávio Cardoso 57
Malte Helmer 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Elías Pereyra of Girona FC

Match Ratings
1.Jose Barbosa (GK)
9
2.Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
6
3.Claude Levet (DEF)
6
4.Antonio Lorenzo (DEF)
6
5.Otávio Cardoso (MID)goal scored
7
6.Guillermo Leon (MID)
6
7.Eduardo Castro (MID)
8
8.Ernesto Marin (MID)
6
9.Juan Duran (ATT)
6
10.Rafael Romero (ATT)
6
11.Elías Pereyra (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.JŸrgen Wijker (DEF)
0
13.Martin Hierro (ATT)
0
14.Carlos Garcia (DEF)
0

1.John Niven (GK)
7
2.Oscar Hernandez (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Gabriel Velasco (DEF)
6
4.Albert Caballero (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Garrido (MID)
6
6.Malte Helmer (MID)goal scored
8
7.Antonio Gil (MID)
7
8.Jean-Sebastien Sarr (MID)
6
9.Marcos Prieto (ATT)
7
10.Rainer Kühn (ATT)
6
11.Rodolfo Carcedo (ATT)
7
 
12.Pedro Galadames (ATT)
0
13.Jeroen Stam (MID)
0
14.Nicolas Fernandez (MID)
0