Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 20,628 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Cano.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Cano.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Madrid kick off!
3.01
0-0Ernesto Montero sweeps the ball long. Elena Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Jose Garrido. Jose Garrido flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.38
Enrique Redondo advances with the ball. Enrique Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Elena Vidal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Vidal shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
10.19
0-0Francisco Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Sol Marshall collects the pass. Sol Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Montero.
12.33
0-0Antonio Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Martin Vega manages to gather it comfortably.
14.58
Antonio Molowny threads a neat ball through to Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza advances inside the box! Norman Vernazza cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
15.43
0-0Antonio Molowny hits a low pass to Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Suarez but the linesman indicates offside!
16.47
Enrique Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Nieto controls it well on his chest. Pablo Nieto threads the ball through to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal skips past Lefteris Hatzis! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Elena Vidal provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Krunoslav Stimac effortlessly smothers it!
18.15
0-1Rainer Diakite makes a probing pass to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall passes the ball forward to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.57
Enrique Redondo takes it forward alone. Enrique Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Garrido. Jose Garrido cuts inside the box! Jose Garrido takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
24.31
Fredrik Drake flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Suarez who takes it down. Adolfo Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.36
Pablo Nieto knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
28.14
0-1Ernesto Montero chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Nieto. Pablo Nieto threads a neat ball through to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Diaz. With a superhuman jump, Nicolas Diaz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Matt Powell is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
30.21
Antonio Molowny threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Vernazza but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.15
Francisco Suarez makes a simple pass to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.45
Rainer Diakite flicks a high pass forward. Norman Vernazza controls it well on his chest. Norman Vernazza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Vega who gathers it comfortably.
40.33
Felipe Rubio brings the ball forward. Felipe Rubio shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.16
Francisco Suarez threads a neat ball through to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Fredrik Drake makes a simple pass to Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. The Barcelona players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona get the second half underway!
47.50
Sven Hanke sees Rainer Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rainer Diakite makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Marshall. With great vision, Sol Marshall plays the ball forward to Norman Vernazza who has made a great run into the box. Norman Vernazza takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
49.37
0-1Matt Powell hacks Elena Vidal from behind! Matt Powell is warned by the referee! Elena Vidal runs off the knock.
51.45
Felipe Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Krunoslav Stimac!
53.54
Fredrik Drake sees Adolfo Suarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
55.08
Felipe Rubio threads the ball through to Jose Garrido. Jose Garrido shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Krunoslav Stimac. What a great pair of hands!
59.57
Pier G. Soligo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Rubio. Felipe Rubio runs straight at the opposition's defence. Felipe Rubio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
60.17
Pablo Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Cleland but he's offside!
63.36
Sven Hanke passes the ball forward to Fredrik Drake. Fredrik Drake kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
66.09
Rainer Diakite kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Martin Vega with no chance!! Goal for Real Madrid!
73.27
Lefteris Hatzis flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Molowny who takes it down. Antonio Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Norman Vernazza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Vernazza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.33
Antonio Molowny sees Norman Vernazza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Vernazza whips in a cross ball towards Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fantastic reaction save from Martin Vega!
77.27
0-2Real Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Edmundo Vega replacing Rainer Diakite and Billy Strachan replacing Adolfo Suarez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
83.35
Felipe Rubio changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Felipe Rubio plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Garrido and advances towards the goal... Felipe Rubio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Martin Vega (GK)
8
2. Ricardo Lopes (DEF)
6
3. Ernesto Montero (DEF)
6
4. Enrique Redondo (DEF)
7
5. Pier G. Soligo (DEF)
6
6. Felipe Rubio (MID)
8
7. Pablo Nieto (MID)
7
8. Elena Vidal (ATT)
7
9. Nicolas Diaz (ATT)
6
10. Jose Garrido (ATT)
6
11. Colin Cleland (ATT)
6
12. Alex McCoist (MID)
0
13. Daniel Suarez (DEF)
0
14. Eduardo Farinos (DEF)
0
1. Krunoslav Stimac (GK)
7
2. Sven Hanke (DEF)
6
3. Lefteris Hatzis (DEF)
6
4. Matt Powell (DEF)
6
5. Francisco Suarez (MID)
6
6. Antonio Molowny (MID)
7
7. Fredrik Drake (MID)
6
8. Rainer Diakite (MID)
6
9. Adolfo Suarez (ATT)
9
10. Sol Marshall (ATT)
9
11. Norman Vernazza (ATT)
7
12. Albert Crespo (DEF)
0
13. Edmundo Vega (MID)
6
14. Billy Strachan (ATT)
6