Match Report

0.00 0-0

Sporting Gijón kick off and get the match underway!

3.24 0-0

Oscar Hernandez sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Hernandez advances inside the box! Oscar Hernandez rockets a shot on goal. Craig Mccall steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.

10.44 0-0

Thomas Hofer hits a low pass to Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Emilio Navarrete easily punches it away to safety.

12.52 0-0

Luis Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Pena collects the pass. Antonio Pena rushes past Oscar Hernandez! Antonio Pena cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball is deflected off Oscar Hernandez and goes out of play.

14.19 0-0

Corner kick to Sporting Gijón. Luis Navarro plays it to the near post. Stephen Meiklejohn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Malte Helmer is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!

15.38 1-0

Craig Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kristoffer Matinpoika. Kristoffer Matinpoika flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Navarro who takes it down. Ivan Navarro whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!

18.09 1-0

Ivan Navarro passes the ball forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos makes a probing pass between the defence to Alberto Alonso. Some silky footwork from Alberto Alonso provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Malte Helmer. Excellent block.

20.49 1-0

Craig Mccall threads a neat ball through to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Emilio Navarrete gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!

21.17 1-0

Marcos Prieto passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo rushes past Kristoffer Matinpoika! Rodolfo Carcedo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Fouad Elhamdaoui. Excellent save.

22.57 1-0

Craig Mccall threads a neat ball through to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Pena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Pena whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Emilio Navarrete manages to gather it.

24.30 1-0

Felipe Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!

27.10 1-0

Gabriel Velasco flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Gil who brings the ball under control. Antonio Gil threads the ball through to Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!

33.27 1-1

Antonio Gil flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Galadames collects the pass. Pedro Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barcelona!

38.47 1-1

Kristoffer Matinpoika clumsily knocks into Jeroen Stam. The referee calls over Kristoffer Matinpoika and shows him a yellow card! Jeroen Stam runs off the knock.

40.54 1-1

Craig Mccall knocks the ball forward to Ivan Navarro. Ivan Navarro hits a low pass to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso puts a great ball through. Felipe Vidal runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!

42.39 2-1

Stephen Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Kristoffer Matinpoika. Kristoffer Matinpoika kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Navarro. Ivan Navarro whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

45.00 2-1

Luis Navarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Navarro. Ivan Navarro edges inside the box! Ivan Navarro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!

45.00 2-1

The referee blows for the end of the first half

45.00 2-1

The whistle blows and Barcelona kick off!

47.23 2-1

Luis Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Alonso collects the pass. Alberto Alonso shoots from distance but it flies wide!

48.57 2-1

There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.

51.32 2-1

Malte Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Prieto who takes it down. Marcos Prieto plays a one-two with Pedro Galadames and rushes in on goal... Marcos Prieto comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!

54.35 2-1

Thomas Hofer sees Ivan Navarro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Navarro finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!

61.09 2-1

Ivan Navarro makes a simple pass to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Emilio Navarrete manages to gather it comfortably.

63.02 2-1

Jeroen Stam takes it forward alone. Jeroen Stam skips past Craig Mccall! Craig Mccall barges into Jeroen Stam. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!

65.47 2-1

Kristoffer Matinpoika threads a neat ball through to Ivan Navarro. Ivan Navarro makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Navarro shoots from 25 yards but Emilio Navarrete reads it well. Fabulous stop!

66.07 3-1

Ivan Navarro flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Hofer who brings the ball under control. Thomas Hofer knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

73.15 3-1

Stephen Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Santos comfortably collects the pass. Fernando Santos shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!

77.42 3-1

Antonio Garrido hits a low pass to Pedro Galadames. Pedro Galadames shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!

78.25 3-1

Stephen Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Navarro. Ivan Navarro takes it forward alone. Ivan Navarro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

81.32 3-1

Jeroen Stam changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jeroen Stam deftly passes the ball to Rodolfo Carcedo, releasing him through on goal. Rodolfo Carcedo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!

84.47 3-2

Albert Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Gil. Antonio Gil sees Pedro Galadames in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Galadames rushes past Kristoffer Matinpoika! Pedro Galadames cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Fouad Elhamdaoui had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!

89.43 3-2

Fernando Santos flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Pena collects the pass. Antonio Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from Emilio Navarrete keeps it out!

90.00 3-2

The referee blows the final whistle