Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to RCD Espanyol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Barcelona get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Roberto Pirri advances with the ball. Roberto Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Arnold. Matthias Arnold knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Prieto.
4.05
0-0Sebastien Van De Paar threads the ball through to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Geert Nilis but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.56
0-0Roberto Pirri hacks Geert Nilis from behind! Roberto Pirri is given a warning by the referee! Geert Nilis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.35
0-0Adolfo Prieto makes a simple pass to Sebastien Van De Paar. Sebastien Van De Paar knocks the ball forward to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
10.05
0-0Pedro Marcelino flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Tresor. Jean-Claude Tresor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis plays a perfect one-two with Andy Jacobs and rushes in on goal... Geert Nilis shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Elias Starkl.
12.35
Marcos Farinos passes the ball forward to Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Platini who gathers it comfortably.
14.27
Fernando Teixeira hacks Youri Yashin from behind! The referee calls over Fernando Teixeira and warns him to calm down! Youri Yashin runs off the knock.
18.19
0-1Adolfo Prieto kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Claude Tresor. Jean-Claude Tresor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis goes all the way! Geert Nilis rockets a shot on goal. Elias Starkl is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.59
Luis Galadames controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi makes a simple pass to Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura goes all the way! Tsubasa Kimura takes a shot at goal but Silvio Platini is on top of it.
30.06
Luis Pardo kicks a strong pass forward to Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura goes all the way! Tsubasa Kimura shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Silvio Platini had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
34.28
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
36.47
Marcos Farinos surges forward with the ball. Marcos Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.18
Jean-Claude Tresor flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro makes a simple pass to Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Elias Starkl has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.40
Barcelona are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
44.49
Luis Galadames knocks the ball forward to Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi surges forward with the ball. Claudio Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Youri Yashin!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off and get the second half underway!
48.50
Jean-Claude Tresor sees space and advances. Jean-Claude Tresor shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
54.35
Marcos Farinos threads the ball through to Matthias Arnold. Matthias Arnold whips in a cross ball towards Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Silvio Platini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.49
Pedro Marcelino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Claude Tresor. Jean-Claude Tresor threads the ball through to Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
60.08
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
63.30
Adolfo Prieto makes a simple pass to Sebastien Van De Paar. Sebastien Van De Paar flicks the ball to his team mate, Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro rockets a shot on goal. Elias Starkl is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.08
Sebastien Van De Paar makes a probing pass to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs makes a probing pass to Geert Nilis but he's offside!
67.05
Pedro Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastien Van De Paar. Sebastien Van De Paar passes the ball forward to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs makes a simple pass to Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Elias Starkl easily smothers it.
72.25
Sebastien Van De Paar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs plays a perfect one-two with Luis Hierro and rushes in on goal... Andy Jacobs rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Elias Starkl has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.27
Jean-Claude Tresor hacks Claudio Pichichi from behind! The referee calls over Jean-Claude Tresor and warns him to calm down! Claudio Pichichi stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.06
Claudio Pichichi threads the ball through to Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura plays a perfect one-two with Youri Yashin and rushes in on goal... Tsubasa Kimura shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Silvio Platini had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
83.37
Fernando Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Marrero. Luis Marrero makes a probing pass to Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Pirri.
84.42
Sebastien Van De Paar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs directs the ball goalwards with his head. Elias Starkl easily picks it out of the air!
87.11
Jean-Claude Tresor advances with the ball. Jean-Claude Tresor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Tsubasa Kimura 30, 54, 79 Youri Yashin 44 | Geert Nilis 18, 38 Luis Hierro 63 Andy Jacobs 72 |