Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play RCD Espanyol in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol start the match!
6.29
0-0Enrique Ibanez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Ibanez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Hernandez.
8.15
0-0Sebastian Pirri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Marquez. Oscar Marquez flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Farinos collects the pass. Carlos Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
21.13
0-0With a delightful solo run, Oscar Marquez stretches the opposition's defence. Oscar Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Edmundo Nieto. Excellent block.
24.57
Edmundo Nieto threads the ball through to Juan Herrero. Juan Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Guerrero Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
32.04
0-0Vincenzo Janes makes a beautiful solo run. Vincenzo Janes lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
33.54
0-0Vincenzo Janes hacks Enrique Ibanez from behind! The referee brings Vincenzo Janes to one side and gives him a warning! Enrique Ibanez stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.29
Edmundo Nieto comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Marquez. Edmundo Nieto is warned by the referee! Oscar Marquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.23
Arturo Vila catches Antonio Gil on the ankles. The referee warns Arturo Vila to calm down! Antonio Gil runs off the knock.
39.15
Arturo Vila hits a low pass to Ricardo Perez. Ricardo Perez makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Perez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emilio Navarrete who gathers it comfortably.
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. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barcelona players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Barcelona kick off!
49.39
Antonio Gil breaks forward. Antonio Gil hits a low pass to Frederico Pastor. Frederico Pastor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Inglis.
51.54
Antonio Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Herrero. Juan Herrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Ibanez.
55.35
John Inglis makes a simple pass to Oscar Marquez. Oscar Marquez hits a low pass to Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Hernandez.
65.47
Antonio Gil sees space and advances. Antonio Gil sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.18
Albert Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Janes. Vincenzo Janes flicks a high pass forward. Juan Herrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Garrido. With a superhuman jump, Guillermo Garrido connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
72.18
Enrique Ibanez threads the ball through to Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Hernandez.
84.07
Fernando Reyes flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Gil who gracefully takes it down. Antonio Gil flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Garrido controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Garrido controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Patricio Guerrero Lopez.
87.10
Enrique Ibanez flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Herrera who takes it down. Arturo Herrera tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Emilio Navarrete. Excellent save.
89.03
0-0With some swift thinking, Fernando Reyes plays the ball forward to Juan Herrero. Juan Herrero makes a probing pass to Guillermo Garrido but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Possession
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Emilio Navarrete (GK)
6
2. Edmundo Nieto (DEF)
6
3. Fernando Reyes (DEF)
7
4. Oscar Hernandez (DEF)
6
5. Albert Caballero (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Garrido (MID)
6
7. Antonio Gil (MID)
9
8. Vincenzo Janes (MID)
7
9. Frederico Pastor (ATT)
6
10. Guillermo Garrido (ATT)
7
11. Juan Herrero (ATT)
6
12. Rodolfo Carcedo (ATT)
0
13. Jeroen Stam (MID)
0
14. Gary Johnstone (MID)
0
1. Patricio Guerrero Lopez (GK)
8
2. Sebastian Pirri (DEF)
7
3. John Inglis (DEF)
7
4. Arturo Vila (DEF)
6
5. Craig Dalglish (DEF)
6
6. Ricardo Perez (MID)
6
7. Enrique Ibanez (MID)
7
8. Oscar Marquez (MID)
9
9. Arturo Herrera (MID)
6
10. Carlos Farinos (ATT)
6
11. Donato Cardascio (ATT)
6
12. Frederico Alvarez (MID)
0
13. Patrick El Khanchaf (GK)
0
14. Fernando Carmona (GK)
0