Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Union Las Palmas. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Barcelona and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gregorio Navarro.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Barcelona and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gregorio Navarro.
0.00
0-0Barcelona get the match underway!
6.38
0-0Noboru Yamaguchi threads a neat ball through to Oscar Lorenzo. Oscar Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Vicente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Vicente finds some space and shoots from distance but Patricio Ferrer is on top of it.
9.35
0-0Marcus Unsworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Mills. Julian Mills flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Herzog. Stefan Herzog finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
10.25
Oscar Lorenzo passes the ball forward to Nicola Taglialatela. Nicola Taglialatela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Patricio Ferrer is on top of it.
12.40
Oscar Lorenzo chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.56
Daniel Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.53
Marcus Unsworth threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Gomez. Gabriel Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Herzog controls it well on his chest. Stefan Herzog shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
18.32
0-0Daniel Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Rodriguez controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Jose Javier Rodriguez stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Javier Rodriguez plays a scrappy one-two with Stefan Herzog and advances towards the goal... Gregorio Mora catches Jose Javier Rodriguez on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
20.11
0-0Noboru Yamaguchi catches Adolfo Gil on the ankles. The referee calls over Noboru Yamaguchi and shows him a yellow card! Adolfo Gil runs off the knock.
22.14
Noboru Yamaguchi passes the ball forward to Oscar Lorenzo. Oscar Lorenzo makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Lorenzo advances inside the box! Oscar Lorenzo shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.33
0-1Julian Mills threads a neat ball through to Stefan Herzog. Stefan Herzog sees Adolfo Gil just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Gil side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Juan-Carlos Lorenzo with no chance!! Goal for Union Las Palmas!
27.20
Aimo Sala chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola Taglialatela. Nicola Taglialatela finds some space and shoots from distance. Patricio Ferrer effortlessly gets down and covers it.
28.46
Jose Javier Rodriguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ramos. Arturo Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
32.05
Daniel Alonso threads a neat ball through to Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
33.01
Cataldo Giannichedda brings the ball forward. Cataldo Giannichedda shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
34.47
Alejandro Izquierdo hacks Nicola Taglialatela from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicola Taglialatela runs off the knock.
36.50
Daniel Alonso advances with the ball. Daniel Alonso finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.34
Jose Javier Rodriguez makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Javier Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Ramos. Arturo Ramos beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.52
Julian Mills threads the ball through to Arturo Ramos. Arturo Ramos shoots from 20 yards but somehow Juan-Carlos Lorenzo manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
Union Las Palmas kick off and get the second half underway!
47.28
Cataldo Giannichedda sees a break and surges forward. Cataldo Giannichedda lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.38
Daniel Alonso changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Alonso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
54.25
Oscar Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward to Nicola Taglialatela who brings the ball under control. Nicola Taglialatela shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Patricio Ferrer!
60.29
1-1Union Las Palmas have made a substitution with Elena Diez replacing Daniel Zubizarreta .
65.25
Julian Mills threads a neat ball through to Arturo Ramos. Arturo Ramos shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
69.40
Showing composure, Daniel Alonso laces a weighted ball forward to Nicola Taglialatela. Nicola Taglialatela runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Nicola Taglialatela provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barcelona!
73.46
2-1Elena Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Marcelino. Enrique Marcelino decides to run forward with the ball. Enrique Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Ramos but he's offside!
75.33
Noboru Yamaguchi passes the ball forward to Daniel Alonso. Daniel Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Taglialatela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicola Taglialatela puts a great ball through. Alejandro Vicente runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.08
Union Las Palmas have made a substitution with Guilherme Moutinho replacing Gabriel Gomez .
79.04
Jose Javier Rodriguez threads the ball through to Adolfo Gil. Adolfo Gil plays a scrappy one-two with Stefan Herzog and stumbles forward towards the goal... Adolfo Gil muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.43
Daniel Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov rushes past Elena Diez! Paul Dickov shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Patricio Ferrer gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
85.55
Cataldo Giannichedda makes a simple pass to Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Jose Javier Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Arturo Ramos. Arturo Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Adolfo Gil and stumbles forward towards the goal... Arturo Ramos strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
24.2%
43.2%
32.6%
Scorers
| Alejandro Vicente 47 Nicola Taglialatela 69 | Adolfo Gil 24, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adolfo Gil of Union Las Palmas |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Juan-Carlos Lorenzo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gregorio Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Noboru Yamaguchi (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Eduardo Marin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aimo Sala (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Alonso (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Cataldo Giannichedda (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Oscar Lorenzo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Vicente (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Paul Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nicola Taglialatela (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Victor Bruins (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Attilio Cangini (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Felipe Alvarez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Patricio Ferrer (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Daniel Zubizarreta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alejandro Izquierdo (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Marcus Unsworth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gabriel Gomez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Mills (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Enrique Marcelino (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Javier Rodriguez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Adolfo Gil (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Arturo Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefan Herzog (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Guilherme Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Elena Diez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rodolfo Aguilar (DEF) | 0 | |