Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 20,560 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Barcelona and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Barcelona and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Barcelona kick off the first half!
3.21
0-0Pedro Jimenez makes a probing pass to Leonardo Mata. Leonardo Mata passes the ball forward to Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.48
0-0Francesco G. Cucciari knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Mata. Leonardo Mata kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Wieler. Nico Wieler shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Nunzio De Cesare manages to gather it comfortably.
10.38
1-0Peter Christie flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar plays a perfect one-two with Benjamín Leiva and rushes in on goal... Jose Javier Aguilar shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.57
Ga‘l Heaumet sees space and advances. Ga‘l Heaumet shoots from long range but Nunzio De Cesare is on top of it.
20.48
Peter Christie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar goes all the way! Jose Javier Aguilar cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.35
Francesco G. Cucciari threads the ball through to Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl passes the ball forward to Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez makes a probing pass to Nico Wieler. Nico Wieler takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
22.34
Peter Christie makes a simple pass to Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva passes the ball forward to Steve Davids. Steve Davids cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.10
Hugo Alonso makes a probing pass to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards Steve Davids. Steve Davids is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Jose Ferrer is on top of it.
34.20
1-0Hugo Alonso sees space and advances. Hugo Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.56
Peter Rommedahl chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.07
1-0Hugo Alonso clumsily knocks into Henrique Ramirez. Hugo Alonso is shown the yellow card! Henrique Ramirez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
54.05
Pedro Jimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Mata. Leonardo Mata makes a probing pass to Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
55.18
Marcos Gomez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.08
Tobias Thielemann sees a break and surges forward. Tobias Thielemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Davids. Steve Davids tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.57
Tobias Thielemann knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Ferrer who gathers it comfortably.
66.17
1-1Francesco G. Cucciari catches Tobias Thielemann on the ankles. The referee calls over Francesco G. Cucciari and warns him to calm down! Tobias Thielemann runs off the knock.
67.10
Tobias Thielemann surges forward with the ball. Tobias Thielemann whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jose Ferrer easily smothers it.
73.06
Mathias Allback takes it forward alone. Mathias Allback knocks the ball forward to Steve Davids. Steve Davids finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Jose Ferrer manages to keep it out.
75.47
Henrique Ramirez comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Alonso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hugo Alonso runs off the knock.
77.04
Peter Christie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva plays a perfect one-two with Jose Javier Aguilar and rushes in on goal... Benjamín Leiva shoots from just inside the box but Jose Ferrer is on top of it.
79.39
Marcos Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Nunzio De Cesare!
83.03
Ivan Westwood advances with the ball. Ivan Westwood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benjamín Leiva. Benjamín Leiva goes all the way! Benjamín Leiva shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Ga‘l Heaumet comes in with a late challenge on Peter Christie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Christie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
30%
42.5%
27.5%
Scorers