Match Report
| Barcelona | Barcelona |  |  | Murcia | Murcia | ||||||||||||||||
| Matwaba Kalata | Matwaba Kalata | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kafoumba Dao | K. Dao |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Roberto Gainza | R. Gainza | |||||||||
| Hugo Alonso | H. Alonso | | 77 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Rodolfo Saez | R. Saez | |||||||||
| Andre Matthijs | A. Matthijs |  | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Antonio Diaz | A. Diaz | |||||||||
| Mathias Allback | M. Allback |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Jose Nunez | J. Nunez | |||||||||
| Edwin Mokrani | E. Mokrani |  | 76 | M | | 5 | | D | 58 | | Felipe Hernandez | F. Hernandez | |||||||||
| Peter Christie | P. Christie |  | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Eugenio Gutierrez | E. Gutierrez | |||||||||
| Tobias Thielemann | T. Thielemann |  | 72 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Jose Duran | J. Duran | |||||||||
| Pedro Hernandez | P. Hernandez | | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Marcos Redondo | M. Redondo | |||||||||
| Benjamín Leiva | B. Leiva |  | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 |  | Duarte Pinto | D. Pinto | |||||||||
| Steve Davids | S. Davids | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Ernesto Garcia | E. Garcia | |||||||||
| Jose Javier Aguilar | J. Aguilar | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 |  | Kevin Gemmell | K. Gemmell | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Murcia. A crowd of 17,794 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Barcelona kicking off!
2.14
0-0Eugenio Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
3.31
0-0Marcos Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Pinto. Duarte Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.20
Andre Matthijs makes a probing pass to Tobias Thielemann. Tobias Thielemann makes a simple pass to Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
6.56
Mathias Allback flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Thielemann. Tobias Thielemann makes a probing pass to Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Roberto Gainza manages to gather it comfortably.
10.43
0-0Hugo Alonso makes a simple pass to Peter Christie. Peter Christie sees a break and surges forward. Peter Christie shoots from distance but it is miles over!
14.18
Jose Duran threads the ball through to Duarte Pinto. Duarte Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.02
Peter Christie threads the ball through to Steve Davids. Steve Davids sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.45
Edwin Mokrani knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.07
Hugo Alonso sweeps the ball long. Benjamín Leiva knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Hernandez.
34.34
Peter Christie makes a probing pass to Steve Davids. Steve Davids shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.56
Jose Duran decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Duran goes all the way! Jose Duran cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Kafoumba Dao is on top of it.
39.13
Rodolfo Saez hits it upfield. Ernesto Garcia goes all the way! Ernesto Garcia shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.25
Marcos Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Pinto. Duarte Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kafoumba Dao easily smothers it.
44.47
0-0Jose Duran hacks Tobias Thielemann from behind! Jose Duran is warned by the referee! Tobias Thielemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
0-0Murcia are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Murcia kick off and get the second half underway!
48.03
0-0Andre Matthijs catches Jose Duran on the ankles. The referee calls over Andre Matthijs and shows him a yellow card! Jose Duran runs off the knock.
53.55
1-0Pedro Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar goes all the way! Jose Javier Aguilar tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.43
Pedro Hernandez makes a probing pass to Steve Davids. Steve Davids shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
60.11
Tobias Thielemann advances with the ball. Tobias Thielemann whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar powers a header at goal but Roberto Gainza is on top of it.
63.35
Rodolfo Saez barges into Steve Davids. Rodolfo Saez is given a warning by the referee! Steve Davids runs off the knock.
65.13
Tobias Thielemann catches Jose Duran on the ankles. The referee calls over Tobias Thielemann and shows him a yellow card! Jose Duran runs off the knock.
66.56
Antonio Diaz comes in with a late challenge on Steve Davids. Antonio Diaz is shown the yellow card! Steve Davids stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.31
Steve Davids comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Saez. The referee calls over Steve Davids and warns him to calm down! Rodolfo Saez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.18
Jose Duran kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Pinto. Duarte Pinto directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.31
Andre Matthijs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edwin Mokrani. Edwin Mokrani knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Davids. Steve Davids connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.13
Felipe Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Gutierrez. Eugenio Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
77.37
Felipe Hernandez knocks the ball forward to Jose Duran. Jose Duran makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.24
Peter Christie surges forward with the ball. Peter Christie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Nunez.
79.16
Edwin Mokrani brings the ball forward. Edwin Mokrani whips in a cross ball towards Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.02
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
84.24
Felipe Hernandez makes a beautiful solo run. Felipe Hernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Pinto. Duarte Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Garcia. Ernesto Garcia powers a header at goal but somehow Kafoumba Dao manages to keep it out.
85.35
Eugenio Gutierrez clumsily knocks into Pedro Hernandez. The referee calls over Eugenio Gutierrez and warns him to calm down! Pedro Hernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.54
Peter Christie passes the ball forward to Steve Davids. Steve Davids whips in a cross ball towards Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.20
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Pedro Hernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva whips in a cross ball towards Steve Davids. Steve Davids is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Roberto Gainza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
25.6%
41.5%
32.9%
Scorers
| Jose Javier Aguilar 54 Steve Davids 72, 91 | Duarte Pinto 69 |