Match Report
| Barcelona | Barcelona |  |  | Getafe | Getafe | ||||||||||||||||
| Shiv Ram | Shiv Ram | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Goran Boban | G. Boban |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 |  | Adolfo Mendez | A. Mendez | |||||||||
| Ioannis Mikropoulos | I. Mikropoulos |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Elena Suarez | E. Suarez | |||||||||
| Roberto Pirri | R. Pirri | | 83 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 |  | Tomas Sibilano | T. Sibilano | |||||||||
| Guillermo Cruz | G. Cruz | | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Enrique Rodriquez | E. Rodriquez | |||||||||
| Jyri Hyypia | J. Hyypia |  | 47 | M | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Patricio Peiro | P. Peiro | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Marcelino | J. Marcelino | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 |  | Marek Joswiak | M. Joswiak | |||||||||
| Gregorio Cano | G. Cano | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Rafael Merino | R. Merino | |||||||||
| Luis Pardo | L. Pardo | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Adolfo Ibanez | A. Ibanez | |||||||||
| Youri Yashin | Y. Yashin |  | 80 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Romero P. Munoz | R. Munoz | |||||||||
| León Escobar | L. Escobar |  | 81 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Felipe Marquitos | F. Marquitos | |||||||||
| Matthias Arnold | M. Arnold |  | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 | | Luis Suarez | L. Suarez | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play Getafe in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Barcelona kick off the first half!
4.43
1-0Ioannis Mikropoulos threads the ball through to Luis Pardo. Luis Pardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Arnold. Matthias Arnold is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Adolfo Mendez had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
8.23
1-0Luis Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Cruz. The referee calls over Luis Suarez and shows him a yellow card! Guillermo Cruz stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.41
1-0Marek Joswiak makes a simple pass to Romero P. Munoz. Romero P. Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Goran Boban who gathers it comfortably.
14.10
Guillermo Cruz knocks the ball forward to Gregorio Cano. Gregorio Cano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of León Escobar. León Escobar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enrique Rodriquez.
15.47
Guillermo Cruz hoofs the ball up the pitch. Matthias Arnold whips in a cross ball towards León Escobar. León Escobar heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for León Escobar!
26.23
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
28.28
2-0Adolfo Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.04
2-0Rafael Merino makes a simple pass to Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Goran Boban!
36.48
Enrique Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Ibanez. Adolfo Ibanez threads the ball through to Romero P. Munoz. Romero P. Munoz knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.19
2-1Luis Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Pirri. Luis Suarez is warned by the referee! Roberto Pirri stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.44
Rafael Merino passes the ball forward to Felipe Marquitos. Felipe Marquitos knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Goran Boban manages to keep it out.
45.00
Guillermo Cruz threads the ball through to Luis Pardo. Luis Pardo sees space and advances. Luis Pardo whips in a cross ball towards Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Adolfo Mendez.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Getafe kick off and get the second half underway!
47.16
Tomas Sibilano makes a probing pass to Rafael Merino. Rafael Merino flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Munoz. Romero P. Munoz makes a simple pass to Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Goran Boban had no chance!! Goal for Getafe!
53.49
Jose Fortes Marcelino brings the ball forward. Jose Fortes Marcelino knocks in a cross ball towards Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
55.28
Marek Joswiak makes a simple pass to Felipe Marquitos. Felipe Marquitos shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.43
Roberto Pirri advances with the ball. Roberto Pirri takes it forward alone. Roberto Pirri goes all the way! Roberto Pirri takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Adolfo Mendez easily smothers it!
61.11
Gregorio Cano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthias Arnold. Matthias Arnold sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Adolfo Mendez is on top of it.
63.52
Roberto Pirri makes a simple pass to Gregorio Cano. These two players are working well together. Gregorio Cano threads the ball through to Matthias Arnold. Matthias Arnold shoots from long range but it is miles over!
66.17
Marek Joswiak brings the ball forward. Marek Joswiak lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Goran Boban is on top of it.
67.29
Gregorio Cano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, León Escobar. León Escobar shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.11
Jyri Hyypia passes the ball forward to León Escobar. León Escobar shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Adolfo Mendez had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
73.42
Rafael Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Marquitos. Felipe Marquitos shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.38
Ioannis Mikropoulos catches Luis Suarez on the ankles. Ioannis Mikropoulos is shown the yellow card! Luis Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.15
Patricio Peiro clumsily knocks into León Escobar. Patricio Peiro is given a warning by the referee! León Escobar runs off the knock.
78.14
Marek Joswiak makes a probing pass to Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Munoz. Romero P. Munoz flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.48
Gregorio Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Arnold. Matthias Arnold sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
85.39
Adolfo Ibanez makes a simple pass to Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Luis Pardo knocks the ball forward to Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Adolfo Mendez easily smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Matthias Arnold 4 León Escobar 15, 69 | Luis Suarez 36, 47 |