Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Real Oviedo. A crowd of 20,577 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Oviedo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Oviedo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Real Oviedo kick off and get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Élie Kroupi passes the ball forward to Herbert Parker. Herbert Parker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
6.27
0-0Herbert Parker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru goes all the way! Cosmin Camataru makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
10.03
0-1Claudio Gomez sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Gomez sees space and advances. Claudio Gomez whips in a cross ball towards Lloyd Beckerman. Lloyd Beckerman directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.57
António Nieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander lofts in a cross ball towards Lloyd Beckerman. Lloyd Beckerman heads the ball goalwards. Paul Griffin easily picks it out of the air!
28.46
0-1Lloyd Beckerman catches Alpay Abdullah on the ankles. Lloyd Beckerman is shown the yellow card! Alpay Abdullah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.14
Toshihiro Akio sees space and advances. Toshihiro Akio lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Castillo. Martin Castillo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.48
0-1Pedro Almeida barges into Kjartan Skarphédinsson. Pedro Almeida is warned by the referee! Kjartan Skarphédinsson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
0-1David Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Lopes. Gaspar Lopes threads the ball through to Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Barcelona kicking off!
47.22
Herbert Parker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.32
Alpay Abdullah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Toshihiro Akio. Toshihiro Akio knocks the ball forward to Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.18
Pedro Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Lloyd Beckerman. Lloyd Beckerman shoots from distance but somehow Paul Griffin manages to keep it out.
66.55
Herbert Parker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Joseph Song manages to gather it comfortably.
67.52
0-1Pedro Almeida barges into Herbert Parker. The referee calls over Pedro Almeida again and warns him to calm down! Herbert Parker stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.03
Bernard Njanka deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Herbert Parker. Herbert Parker makes a simple pass to Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Castro.
72.01
Sergio Ricchiuti kicks a strong pass forward to Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Joseph Song manages to keep it out.
73.29
Jorge Castro barges into Cosmin Camataru. Jorge Castro is given a warning by the referee! Cosmin Camataru runs off the knock.
78.53
Bernard Njanka makes a simple pass to Kjartan Skarphédinsson. Kjartan Skarphédinsson knocks the ball forward to Martin Castillo. Martin Castillo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Tavares.
79.57
0-1Real Oviedo are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.42
Kjartan Skarphédinsson surges forward with the ball. Kjartan Skarphédinsson tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.03
Kjartan Skarphédinsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.07
Kjartan Skarphédinsson knocks the ball forward to Martin Castillo. Martin Castillo shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Pedro Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Paul Griffin easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
24.7%
43.5%
31.8%
Scorers