Match Report


BarcelonaBarcelona     CD LeganésCD Leganés
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Juan-Carlos LorenzoJ. Lorenzo63
G
1
G
66Claudio PastorC. Pastor
Gianfranco DoardoG. Doardo69
D
2
D
60Rafael NietoR. Nieto
Eduardo MarinE. Marin66
D
3
D
56Schumann EsparteroS. Espartero
Gregorio MoraG. Mora57
D
4
D
56Jose Javier MartinezJ. Martinez
Andres IzquierdoA. Izquierdo75
M
5
M
78Marcos GarridoM. Garrido
Aimo SalaA. Sala73
M
6
M
74Joao VianaJ. Viana
Daniel AlonsoD. Alonso63
M
7
M
71Andres IzquierdoA. Izquierdo
Danny Van Der LaanD. Van Der Laan61
M
captain8
M
71Paul MortonP. Morton
Paul DickovP. Dickov75
A
9
A
70Jose Fortes MenendezJ. Menendez
Brenny HansmaB. Hansma74
A
10captain
A
58Paolo QuansahP. Quansah
Alejandro VicenteA. Vicente72
A
11
A
58Nicolas PastorN. Pastor
 
Attilio CanginiA. Cangini66
A
12
G
63Duncan GreigD. Greig
Victor BruinsV. Bruins61
M
13
M
61Alejandro NavarroA. Navarro
Ricardo DuranR. Duran56
A
14
A
58Nicolas BarkeroN. Barkero

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to CD Leganés. A crowd of 9,967 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Barcelona and CD Leganés are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose  Herrera.


0.00
CD Leganés get the match underway!
3.00
Aimo Sala flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Vicente who takes it down. Alejandro Vicente runs straight at the defence! Alejandro Vicente comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Claudio Pastor. Excellent save.
8.01
Rafael Nieto passes the ball forward to Andres Izquierdo. Andres Izquierdo sees Paolo Quansah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Quansah finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.05
Rafael Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Garrido controls it well on his chest. Marcos Garrido makes an attacking run forward. Marcos Garrido shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
12.14
Paul Morton hits a low pass to Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor rushes past Gianfranco Doardo! Nicolas Pastor looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
14.48
Danny Van Der Laan threads the ball through to Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
15.06
Paul Morton threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.30
Joao Viana runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joao Viana whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.58
Joao Viana makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Quansah. Paolo Quansah outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
22.45
Paolo Quansah hacks Gregorio Mora from behind! The referee calls over Paolo Quansah and warns him to calm down! Gregorio Mora stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.41
Danny Van Der Laan plays the ball forward to Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov sees Alejandro Vicente just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Vicente tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
27.32
Jose Fortes Menendez catches Gregorio Mora on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gregorio Mora grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.50
Andres Izquierdo hacks Aimo Sala from behind! The referee warns Andres Izquierdo to calm down! Aimo Sala stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.50
Andres Izquierdo knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Quansah. With a superhuman jump, Paolo Quansah connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.38
Joao Viana makes a probing pass to Paolo Quansah. Paolo Quansah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Mora.
40.38
Eduardo Marin pushes up the pitch. Eduardo Marin flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Vicente controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Vicente rushes past Rafael Nieto! Alejandro Vicente rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. CD Leganés also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona get the second half underway!
51.20
Andres Izquierdo flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Quansah. Paolo Quansah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
55.44
Eduardo Marin hits it upfield. Paul Dickov cuts inside the box! Paul Dickov rockets a shot on goal. Paul Dickov scores for Barcelona!!
59.25
Andres Izquierdo sees a break and surges forward. Andres Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Claudio Pastor is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
60.15
Gregorio Mora threads a neat ball through to Daniel Alonso. Daniel Alonso flicks a high ball forward to Brenny Hansma who takes it down. Brenny Hansma plays a quick one-two with Paul Dickov and rushes in on goal... Brenny Hansma tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.42
Schumann Espartero hacks Aimo Sala from behind! Schumann Espartero is given a warning by the referee! Aimo Sala hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.55
Aimo Sala deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma plays a one-two with Alejandro Vicente and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Brenny Hansma provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
72.09
Marcos Garrido flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Quansah. Paolo Quansah shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.22
Andres Izquierdo flicks a high ball forward to Jose Fortes Menendez who takes it down. Jose Fortes Menendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
75.18
With vision, Joao Viana laces a weighted ball forward to Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
78.36
Aimo Sala flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Vicente who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Vicente rushes past Rafael Nieto! Alejandro Vicente looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
79.34
Jose Javier Martinez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jose Javier Martinez darts forward. Jose Javier Martinez hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
84.16
Aimo Sala flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
87.08
Marcos Garrido threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Menendez. Jose Fortes Menendez shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Juan-Carlos Lorenzo.
88.31
Corner kick to CD Leganés. Andres Izquierdo plays it to the near post. Gianfranco Doardo gets to the ball and clears it up field.
89.16
Andres Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Quansah controls it well on his chest. Paolo Quansah threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nicolas Pastor. Some good footwork from Nicolas Pastor provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Juan-Carlos Lorenzo manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Barcelona

CD Leganés
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
31%
42.9%
26.2%

Scorers
Paul Dickov 55
Brenny Hansma 66
Jose Fortes Menendez 18
Paolo Quansah 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Dickov of Barcelona

Match Ratings