Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 20,792 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Felipe  Suarez.


0.00
Barcelona start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.22
Titus Owen powers a long ball forward. Elena Munoz shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
18.58
Martin Marquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Morales. Luis Morales threads the ball through to Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Lucien Song. Excellent save.
28.20
Hamed Petereyns brings the ball forward. Hamed Petereyns knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucien Song who gathers it comfortably.
32.39
Claudio Castillo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Claudio Castillo tries a spectacular long range effort. Lucien Song effortlessly gets down and covers it.
34.18
Alejandro Garrido barges into Ricardo Campos. The referee brings Alejandro Garrido to one side and gives him a warning! Ricardo Campos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.00
Claudio Castillo makes a probing pass to Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls skips past Titus Owen! Jason Nicholls shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Lucien Song. Excellent save.
45.00
Titus Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Rodriguez. Alfredo Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Sean Okon. Sean Okon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. Sevilla FC have changed their lineup with Gabriel Jimenez replacing Rafael Santos and Alfredo Fernandez replacing Ricardo Salas. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Sevilla FC kick off and get the second half underway!
47.08
With a delightful solo run, Alfredo Fernandez stretches the opposition's defence. Alfredo Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.40
Sebastian Soler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hamed Petereyns. Hamed Petereyns flicks a high pass forward. Jason Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido connects with a diving header but Lucien Song reads it well. Excellent save!
60.57
Sevilla FC have made a substitution with Noah Jaschke replacing Elena Munoz .
65.11
Hamed Petereyns hits a low pass to Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
66.42
Alfredo Fernandez takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Carlos Verges. Carlos Verges sees Noah Jaschke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noah Jaschke knocks in a cross ball towards Sean Okon. Sean Okon beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.12
Alfredo Rodriguez sees a break and surges forward. Alfredo Rodriguez shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Luis Soto!
72.16
Martin Marquez threads a neat ball through to Frederico Torres. Frederico Torres threads a neat ball through to Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.53
Martin Marquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Castillo. Claudio Castillo passes the ball forward to Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.18
Carlos Verges threads a neat ball through to Noah Jaschke. Noah Jaschke makes a great pass forward. Sean Okon runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
30.8%
47.4%
21.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sean Okon of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings
1.Lucien Song (GK)
8
2.Rafael Santos (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Campos (DEF)
6
4.Titus Owen (DEF)
7
5.Mirko Pellissier (DEF)
6
6.Carlos Verges (MID)
6
7.Ricardo Salas (MID)
6
8.Alfredo Rodriguez (MID)
7
9.Trevor Batty (MID)
6
10.Elena Munoz (ATT)
6
11.Sean Okon (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Gabriel Jimenez (DEF)
6
13.Alfredo Fernandez (MID)
7
14.Noah Jaschke (ATT)
7