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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen play Barcelona in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bayer Leverkusen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
3.07
0-0Bayer Leverkusen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Barcelona's defence.
4.58
0-0Altti Nurmela passes the ball forward to Diogo Pinto. Diogo Pinto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Duarte. Jorge Duarte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.30
0-0Altti Nurmela decides to run forward with the ball. Altti Nurmela chips the ball to his team mate, Mangué Kroupi. Mangué Kroupi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Andres who gathers it comfortably.
14.48
0-0Pascal Jurion deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julien Häfner. Julien Häfner tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Alberto Andres.
20.10
Jose Fortes Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Lorenzo. Alberto Lorenzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Saez. Gregorio Saez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jean Francois Casanova easily smothers it.
24.58
Altti Nurmela knocks the ball forward to Pascal Jurion. Pascal Jurion knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Duarte. Jorge Duarte finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
26.00
0-1Martin Zubizarreta makes a simple pass to Gregorio Saez. Gregorio Saez threads the ball through to Alberto Lorenzo. Alberto Lorenzo rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Jean Francois Casanova had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
32.22
0-1Antonio Barkero comes in with a late challenge on Diogo Pinto. Antonio Barkero is warned by the referee! Diogo Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.53
Pascal Jurion chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Duarte. Jorge Duarte plays a perfect one-two with Mangué Kroupi and rushes in on goal... Jorge Duarte makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
38.33
Antonio Barkero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Saez. Gregorio Saez shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
44.28
Martin Zubizarreta comes in with a late challenge on Pascal Jurion. Martin Zubizarreta is warned by the referee! Pascal Jurion stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Barcelona kick off the second half!
55.21
Yurtcan Ayaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Pinto. Diogo Pinto knocks the ball forward to Mangué Kroupi. Mangué Kroupi goes all the way! Mangué Kroupi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Alberto Andres!
61.58
Martin Zubizarreta flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Lorenzo. Alberto Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.29
Jose Fortes Marcelino threads the ball through to Alberto Lorenzo. Alberto Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yurtcan Ayaz.
75.34
Pascal Jurion controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Duarte. Jorge Duarte lofts in a cross ball towards Julien Häfner. Julien Häfner heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.27
Diogo Pinto passes the ball forward to Jorge Duarte. Jorge Duarte finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
78.38
Simon Hendl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Jurion. Pascal Jurion knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Duarte. Jorge Duarte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Andres who gathers it comfortably.
79.21
Jose Fortes Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Lorenzo. Alberto Lorenzo flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.27
0-1Diogo Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Duarte. Jorge Duarte threads the ball through to Julien Häfner but he's offside!
87.26
Jose Fortes Marcelino kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Saez. Gregorio Saez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gregorio Saez scores for Barcelona!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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