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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Elche CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona get the match underway!
2.56
Teddy Lièvre knocks the ball forward to Dado Schemmel. Dado Schemmel shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.09
Alejandro Moya advances with the ball. Alejandro Moya chips the ball to his team mate, Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov goes all the way! Youri Belanov tries a spectacular strike. Jose Javier Fuentes easily smothers it.
4.19
Salomon Ndiefi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru lofts in a cross ball towards Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Jose Javier Fuentes!
8.21
Bernard Njanka flicks the ball to his team mate, Herbert Parker. Herbert Parker makes a probing pass to Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru plays a perfect one-two with Youri Belanov and rushes in on goal... Cosmin Camataru tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Jose Javier Fuentes!
9.19
Salomon Ndiefi makes a simple pass to Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adriano Caracciolo. Adriano Caracciolo shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.18
Adolfo Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Nunez. Gregorio Nunez shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.12
Adolfo Santos comes in with a late challenge on Herbert Parker. Adolfo Santos is shown the yellow card! Herbert Parker runs off the knock.
24.42
Adolfo Santos makes a probing pass to Andres Arias. Andres Arias whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Nunez. Gregorio Nunez heads the ball goalwards. Paul Griffin manages to gather it comfortably.
26.09
Herbert Parker passes the ball forward to Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru goes all the way! Cosmin Camataru takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.32
Rafael Perez knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Alonso. Ivan Alonso makes a simple pass to Gregorio Nunez. Gregorio Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Dado Schemmel. Dado Schemmel heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.55
Bernard Njanka deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Herbert Parker. Herbert Parker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru plays a perfect one-two with Youri Belanov and rushes in on goal... Cosmin Camataru makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.11
Teddy Lièvre knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Nunez. Gregorio Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Arias. Andres Arias heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Elche CF kick off!
51.36
Teddy Lièvre catches Toshihiro Akio on the ankles. Teddy Lièvre is given a warning by the referee! Toshihiro Akio stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.10
Chris Gardner knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Santos. Adolfo Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Nunez. Gregorio Nunez shoots from 25 yards but somehow Paul Griffin manages to keep it out.
66.35
Sergio Ricchiuti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adriano Caracciolo. Adriano Caracciolo plays a perfect one-two with Youri Belanov and rushes in on goal... Adriano Caracciolo tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Jose Javier Fuentes.
71.37
Markus Schneider sees a break and surges forward. Markus Schneider chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Nunez. Gregorio Nunez shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
75.43
Sergio Ricchiuti flicks the ball to his team mate, Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov threads the ball through to Cosmin Camataru. Cosmin Camataru shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.57
Teddy Lièvre flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Arias. Andres Arias sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Paul Griffin!
78.09
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
79.52
Herbert Parker decides to run forward with the ball. Herbert Parker knocks the ball forward to Adriano Caracciolo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.04
Herbert Parker kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov goes all the way! Youri Belanov shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.44
Teddy Lièvre knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Nunez. Gregorio Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Dado Schemmel. Dado Schemmel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Youri Belanov of Barcelona
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
25%
47.1%
27.9%