Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Valencia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Barcelona kick off!
3.11
0-0Oleksandr Kryvych threads the ball through to Cristian Kempes. Cristian Kempes makes a simple pass to Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann lofts in a cross ball towards Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes powers a header at goal. Goran Boban easily smothers it.
6.10
0-0Gunnar Normann hacks Ioannis Mikropoulos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ioannis Mikropoulos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.30
0-0Ioannis Mikropoulos knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Farinos. Marcos Farinos takes it forward alone. Marcos Farinos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.10
Ioannis Mikropoulos makes a probing pass to Tómas Lárusson. Tómas Lárusson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacek Radomski. Jacek Radomski whips in a cross ball towards León Escobar. León Escobar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
14.21
0-0Thomas Johnsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.21
Marcos Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacek Radomski. Jacek Radomski shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.52
Yassine Elhamdaoui flicks the ball to his team mate, Johan Bjarnason. Johan Bjarnason passes the ball forward to Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.30
0-0Thomas Johnsen passes the ball forward to Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes passes the ball forward but Olivier Van Himst is offside!
24.37
Ibrahima Drogda passes the ball forward to Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi kicks a strong pass forward to Jacek Radomski. Jacek Radomski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Villarreal.
26.30
Thomas Johnsen passes the ball forward to Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes goes all the way! Jersson Paredes rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.19
0-0Jacek Radomski hacks Oleksandr Kryvych from behind! The referee calls over Jacek Radomski and warns him to calm down! Oleksandr Kryvych runs off the knock.
28.29
Claudio Pichichi knocks the ball to his team mate, Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.28
David Villarreal makes a simple pass to Thomas Johnsen. Thomas Johnsen threads the ball through to Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.33
Cristian Kempes comes in with a late challenge on Claudio Pichichi. Cristian Kempes is given a warning by the referee! Claudio Pichichi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Thomas Johnsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes knocks in a cross ball towards Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Valencia kicking off!
47.49
Johan Bjarnason brings the ball forward. Johan Bjarnason knocks in a cross ball towards Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes powers a header at goal but Goran Boban is on top of it.
49.27
Johan Bjarnason clumsily knocks into Gregorio Cano. Johan Bjarnason is shown the yellow card! Gregorio Cano gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.16
Claudio Pichichi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacek Radomski. Jacek Radomski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Paul Gallacher easily smothers it.
53.51
Wim De Vlieger clumsily knocks into Youri Yashin. Wim De Vlieger is given a warning by the referee! Youri Yashin runs off the knock.
57.19
Cristian Kempes knocks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.53
Thomas Johnsen chips the ball to his team mate, Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes goes all the way! Jersson Paredes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
61.32
David Villarreal kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Johnsen. Thomas Johnsen knocks the ball forward to Gunnar Normann. Gunnar Normann knocks in a cross ball towards Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Goran Boban!
69.41
Denny Roorda kicks a strong pass forward to Tómas Lárusson. Tómas Lárusson threads the ball through to Jacek Radomski. Jacek Radomski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.31
Gregorio Cano brings the ball forward. Gregorio Cano shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
73.10
Cristian Kempes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Goran Boban who gathers it comfortably.
77.22
Ibrahima Drogda knocks the ball to his team mate, Tómas Lárusson. Tómas Lárusson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, León Escobar. León Escobar shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Paul Gallacher manages to gather it comfortably.
79.46
Tómas Lárusson flicks the ball to his team mate, León Escobar. León Escobar shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.44
Ioannis Mikropoulos knocks the ball forward to Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacek Radomski. Jacek Radomski makes a probing pass to León Escobar but he's offside!
83.28
Johan Bjarnason makes a probing pass to Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.51
Johan Bjarnason sees space and advances. Johan Bjarnason whips in a cross ball towards Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Goran Boban is on top of it.
90.00
Cristian Kempes makes a beautiful solo run. Cristian Kempes finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Goran Boban.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
