Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 20,155 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
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
0-0Barcelona start the match!
3.45
0-0Gregorio Cano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, León Escobar. León Escobar shoots from 25 yards. Romero P. Castillo easily smothers it.
4.53
0-0Gregorio Cano sees space and advances. Gregorio Cano finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.56
Martin Cortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro 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!
20.03
0-1Sebastien Van De Paar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Andy Jacobs scores for RCD Espanyol!!
27.46
Jean-Claude Tresor threads the ball through to Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis goes all the way! Geert Nilis rockets a shot on goal. Goran Boban is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.50
0-2Claudio Pichichi passes the ball forward to Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Marcelino.
32.39
Gregorio Cano chips the ball to his team mate, León Escobar. León Escobar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Prieto.
34.31
Guillermo Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi makes a simple pass to Alexander Dachs. Alexander Dachs whips in a cross ball towards Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.06
Sebastien Van De Paar sees a break and surges forward. Sebastien Van De Paar plays a perfect one-two with Andy Jacobs and rushes in on goal... Sebastien Van De Paar shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
39.21
Roberto Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.32
Garcia Duque Orocini threads the ball through to Alexander Dachs. Alexander Dachs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Sebastien Van De Paar chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol get the second half underway!
51.10
Claudio Pichichi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin finds some space and shoots from distance but Romero P. Castillo is on top of it.
55.46
Garcia Duque Orocini flicks the ball to his team mate, León Escobar. León Escobar tries a spectacular long range effort but Romero P. Castillo is on top of it.
57.40
0-2Martin Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs threads the ball through to Luis Hierro but he's offside!
60.39
Gregorio Cano passes the ball forward to Alexander Dachs. Alexander Dachs shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexander Dachs!
63.28
Roberto Pirri passes the ball forward to Gregorio Cano. Gregorio Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, León Escobar. León Escobar shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.48
Martin Cortes makes a probing pass to Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Goran Boban easily smothers it!
67.36
Pedro Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Cortes. Martin Cortes makes a simple pass to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Goran Boban who gathers it comfortably.
69.45
Luis Galadames decides to run forward with the ball. Luis Galadames threads the ball through to Alexander Dachs. Alexander Dachs tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexander Dachs!
73.10
2-2Sebastien Van De Paar clumsily knocks into Gregorio Cano. Sebastien Van De Paar is shown the yellow card! Gregorio Cano runs off the knock.
77.50
Guillermo Cruz knocks the ball forward to Gregorio Cano. Gregorio Cano makes a simple pass to Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Teixeira.
78.08
Hauke Rummenigge takes it forward alone. Hauke Rummenigge advances with the ball. Hauke Rummenigge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.23
Gregorio Cano kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Dachs. Alexander Dachs finds some space and shoots from distance. Romero P. Castillo easily smothers it.
83.55
2-2Luis Galadames barges into Luis Hierro. Luis Galadames is warned by the referee! Luis Hierro runs off the knock.
84.38
Guillermo Cruz makes a simple pass to Gregorio Cano. Gregorio Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin makes a simple pass to Alexander Dachs. Alexander Dachs cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Romero P. Castillo!
87.51
Luis Galadames makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Pichichi. What a great partnership. Claudio Pichichi surges forward with the ball. Claudio Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.48
Gregorio Cano threads the ball through to León Escobar. León Escobar shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Alexander Dachs 60, 69 | Andy Jacobs 20 Geert Nilis 27 |