Match Report


BarcelonaBarcelona     GetafeGetafe
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luis SotoL. Soto68
G
1
G
71Sven DehmS. Dehm
Martin MarquezM. Marquez73
D
2
D
78Umberto GrecoU. Greco
Sebastian SolerS. Soler69
D
3
D
77Ousmane ErceauO. Erceau
Anthony MiddletonA. Middleton67
D
captain4
D
69Billy Van WanrooyB. Van Wanrooy
Frederico TorresF. Torres73
M
5
D
64Frederico RamosF. Ramos
Hamed PetereynsH. Petereyns70
M
6
M
78Vitor CarvalhoV. Carvalho
Claudio CastilloC. Castillo70
M
7
M
73Romero P. HelgueraR. Helguera
Luis MoralesL. Morales68
M
8
M
70Gregorio CortesG. Cortes
Luis CrespoL. Crespo70
A
9
A
75Stefan NicolettiS. Nicoletti
Jason NichollsJ. Nicholls69
A
10captain
A
70Seb DalmatS. Dalmat
Alejandro GarridoA. Garrido66
A
11
A
68Rodolfo RamosR. Ramos
 
Jose MarquitosJ. Marquitos67
D
12
M
65Mamadou SikoraM. Sikora
Duarte MonteiroD. Monteiro66
M
13
A
65Martin RodriquezM. Rodriquez
Fernando CalvoF. Calvo66
G
14
M
63Bakary LangeB. Lange

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Getafe. A crowd of 19,098 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P.  Moreno.


0.00
Getafe get the match underway!
4.34
Romero P. Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Nicoletti. Stefan Nicoletti knocks in a cross ball towards Seb Dalmat. Seb Dalmat connects with a diving header. The ball comes off Martin Marquez and the loose ball is cleared up field.
9.42
Sebastian Soler knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Castillo. Claudio Castillo sees Luis Crespo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Crespo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
10.10
Romero P. Helguera knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Ramos. Rodolfo Ramos plays a quick one-two with Stefan Nicoletti and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Ramos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Luis Soto manages to gather it.
12.34
Umberto Greco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Cortes. Gregorio Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Nicoletti. Stefan Nicoletti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Luis Soto comfortably gets down and covers it.
15.16
Frederico Torres flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Garrido holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Garrido knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.43
Vitor Carvalho passes the ball forward to Stefan Nicoletti. Stefan Nicoletti sees Rodolfo Ramos just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some superb footwork from Rodolfo Ramos provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but somehow Martin Marquez happens to be in the right place to block it.
22.05
Frederico Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Garrido. The referee calls over Frederico Ramos and shows him a yellow card! Alejandro Garrido hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.41
Gregorio Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Ramos controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.14
Claudio Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barcelona!
32.40
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.59
Vitor Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Ramos. Rodolfo Ramos cuts inside the box! Rodolfo Ramos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Luis Soto gets down and covers it.
34.44
Martin Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Castillo who brings the ball under control. Claudio Castillo sees space and advances. Claudio Castillo makes a pass forward but Jason Nicholls is yards offside!
36.17
Frederico Torres surges forward with the ball. Frederico Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.44
Gregorio Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Seb Dalmat. Seb Dalmat runs straight at the defence! Seb Dalmat shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Anthony Middleton happens to be in the right place to block it.
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. Getafe also appear unchanged since the first half. The Getafe players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Barcelona kick off the second half!
47.01
With some swift thinking, Frederico Ramos plays the ball forward to Gregorio Cortes. Gregorio Cortes sees a break and surges forward. Gregorio Cortes threads the ball through into the box. Rodolfo Ramos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Luis Soto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.37
Claudio Castillo surges forward with the ball. Claudio Castillo sees Alejandro Garrido just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Alejandro Garrido provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.59
Getafe are dictating the run of play here today.
60.21
Getafe appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation.
60.21
Romero P. Helguera sees Stefan Nicoletti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Nicoletti knocks in a cross ball towards Seb Dalmat. Seb Dalmat finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Sebastian Soler is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
61.17
Sebastian Soler flicks a high pass forward. Hamed Petereyns collects the pass. Hamed Petereyns flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Garrido holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Garrido shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
66.08
Gregorio Cortes hits a low pass to Rodolfo Ramos. Rodolfo Ramos shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.35
Romero P. Helguera makes a probing pass to Stefan Nicoletti. Stefan Nicoletti knocks in a cross ball towards Seb Dalmat. Seb Dalmat beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.25
Frederico Torres hacks Gregorio Cortes from behind! The referee warns Frederico Torres to calm down! Gregorio Cortes stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.32
Romero P. Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Seb Dalmat holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seb Dalmat sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Luis Soto manages to gather it.
84.01
Gregorio Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Seb Dalmat collects the pass. Seb Dalmat shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.06
Hamed Petereyns comes in with a late challenge on Gregorio Cortes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gregorio Cortes stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.25
Martin Marquez takes it forward alone. Martin Marquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Barcelona

Getafe
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.7%
59.3%
Play Area
32.6%
45.3%
22.1%

Scorers
Luis Crespo 26
Rodolfo Ramos 47
Seb Dalmat 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Ramos of Getafe

Match Ratings