Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Valencia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Barcelona kick off and get the first half underway!
2.36
1-0Fernando Crespo advances with the ball. Fernando Crespo plays a perfect one-two with Rodolfo Pascual and rushes in on goal... Fernando Crespo shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Michael Benjamin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.54
Diego El Khebir decides to run forward with the ball. Diego El Khebir passes the ball forward to Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.03
1-1Roberto Munoz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Crespo. Fernando Crespo sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Crespo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
14.37
1-1Juan Herrero makes a probing pass to Fernando Crespo. Fernando Crespo kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Pascual. Rodolfo Pascual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Michael Benjamin!
16.14
Fernando Crespo makes a simple pass to Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Michael Benjamin easily smothers it!
18.51
1-1Stefan Spengler barges into Giovanni Zanetti. The referee calls over Stefan Spengler and warns him to calm down! Giovanni Zanetti stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.02
Duncan Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Cano. Ivan Cano knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado shoots from long range but it flies wide!
21.26
Guillermo Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Pascual. Rodolfo Pascual goes all the way! Rodolfo Pascual cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.27
Ernesto Marin comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Cano. Ernesto Marin is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Cano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.10
Juan Gimenez surges forward with the ball. Juan Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Julian Santos.
44.31
Guillermo Blanco chips the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Pascual. Rodolfo Pascual directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia get the second half underway!
47.50
Juan Gimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis knocks in a cross ball towards Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela heads the ball goalwards. Julian Santos easily smothers it.
48.33
1-1Lucas Varela hacks Roberto Munoz from behind! Lucas Varela is shown the yellow card! Roberto Munoz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.53
1-1Roberto Munoz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Carmona. Daniel Carmona knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Pascual but he's offside!
57.58
1-1Roberto Munoz flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Crespo. Fernando Crespo kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Hopkin.
59.05
Rodolfo Pascual comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Hopkin. Rodolfo Pascual is warned by the referee! Duncan Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.13
Juan Gimenez makes a probing pass to Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado makes a probing pass to Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Julian Santos easily smothers it!
61.51
1-1Barcelona are easily keeping Valencia at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
69.49
Diego El Khebir deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
79.06
Fernando Crespo flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Pascual. Rodolfo Pascual shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
Fernando Crespo threads the ball through to Giovanni Zanetti. Giovanni Zanetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Pascual. Rodolfo Pascual shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
25%
38.2%
36.8%
Scorers