Match Report


BarcelonaBarcelona     Elche CFElche CF
Andrew LuttonAndrew Lutton Computer Player Computer Player
Juan-Carlos LorenzoJ. Lorenzo64
G
1
G
53Marcos CastroM. Castro
Gregorio MoraG. Mora59
D
2
D
71Leonardo MerinoL. Merino
Felipe AlvarezF. Alvarez49
D
3captain
D
62Adolfo FarinosA. Farinos
Eduardo MarinE. Marin66
D
4
D
56Markus MetzgerM. Metzger
Aimo SalaA. Sala73
M
5
M
57Julian NunezJ. Nunez
Victor BruinsV. Bruins61
M
6
M
56Gregorio GomezG. Gomez
Danny Van Der LaanD. Van Der Laan62
M
7
M
54Ivan MolownyI. Molowny
Andres IzquierdoA. Izquierdo75
M
captain8
M
53Romero P. MenendezR. Menendez
Attilio CanginiA. Cangini67
A
9
A
65Victor GomezV. Gomez
Paul DickovP. Dickov76
A
10
A
61Max GuerraM. Guerra
Alejandro VicenteA. Vicente73
A
11
A
59Miguel RedondoM. Redondo
 
Daniel AlonsoD. Alonso64
M
12
A
58Martin RomeroM. Romero
Jose Javier CarcedoJ. Carcedo42
D
13
D
53Antonio FuentesA. Fuentes
Ricardo DuranR. Duran56
A
14
D
53Jose Javier MarcelinoJ. Marcelino

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Elche CF. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Barcelona and Elche CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan  Roman.


0.00
The first half starts with Barcelona kicking off!
3.16
Andres Izquierdo flicks a high ball forward to Attilio Cangini who takes it down. Attilio Cangini shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.31
Ivan Molowny catches Aimo Sala on the ankles. Ivan Molowny is warned by the referee! Aimo Sala runs off the knock.
6.20
Alejandro Vicente barges into Leonardo Merino. The referee brings Alejandro Vicente to one side and gives him a warning! Leonardo Merino runs off the knock.
14.22
Andres Izquierdo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andres Izquierdo runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Andres Izquierdo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.40
Ivan Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Guerra. Max Guerra lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.36
Without breaking stride, Julian Nunez plays the ball forward to Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.48
Victor Bruins advances with the ball. Victor Bruins whips in a cross ball towards Attilio Cangini. Attilio Cangini connects with a diving header. Attilio Cangini scores for Barcelona!!
27.30
Victor Bruins flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Vicente comfortably collects the pass. Alejandro Vicente sees Attilio Cangini just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Attilio Cangini strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
30.39
With great vision, Leonardo Merino plays the ball forward to Julian Nunez. Julian Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Redondo collects the pass. Miguel Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Mora.
38.27
Romero P. Menendez threads a neat ball through to Max Guerra. Max Guerra runs straight at the defence! Max Guerra muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
42.45
Eduardo Marin threads a neat ball through to Aimo Sala. Aimo Sala threads the ball through to Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov makes a probing pass between the defence to Attilio Cangini. Attilio Cangini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball strikes Markus Metzger's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
43.46
Andres Izquierdo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Victor Gomez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
Romero P. Menendez brings the ball forward. Romero P. Menendez shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
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. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Elche CF kick off!
48.20
Felipe Alvarez makes a strong solo run forward. Felipe Alvarez threads the ball through to Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
51.54
With intelligent vision, Victor Bruins plays the ball forward to Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Marcos Castro, sees it late!! Goal for Barcelona!
54.10
Gregorio Mora flicks a high pass forward. Aimo Sala collects the pass. Aimo Sala runs straight at the opposition's defence. Aimo Sala shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Marcos Castro manages to gather it.
60.19
Victor Bruins brings the ball forward. Victor Bruins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Marcos Castro manages to keep it out.
61.04
Danny Van Der Laan flicks a high pass forward to Attilio Cangini who brings the ball under control. Attilio Cangini tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
63.45
Markus Metzger surges forward with the ball. Markus Metzger passes the ball forward to Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez plays a quick one-two with Max Guerra and rushes in on goal... Victor Gomez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Juan-Carlos Lorenzo reads it well. Nice save!
66.06
Victor Bruins flicks the ball to his team mate, Attilio Cangini. Attilio Cangini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.49
Barcelona have made a substitution with Daniel Alonso replacing Attilio Cangini .
79.48
Gregorio Gomez plays the ball forward to Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Mora.
87.38
Victor Bruins flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Marcos Castro reads it well. Well saved!
89.58
Gregorio Gomez sees Max Guerra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Guerra threads a neat ball through to Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Juan-Carlos Lorenzo manages to gather it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Barcelona

Elche CF
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
21.4%
44.6%
33.9%

Scorers
Andres Izquierdo 14
Attilio Cangini 24
Alejandro Vicente 52

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Victor Bruins of Barcelona

Match Ratings