Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play Barcelona in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Union Las Palmas and Barcelona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Union Las Palmas and Barcelona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Barcelona start the match!
4.20
0-0Dominic Hutchison makes a probing pass to Yannis Devitsakis. Yannis Devitsakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.11
0-0Lennart Augstein flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin threads the ball through to Juan Aguilar. Juan Aguilar shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Goran Boban easily smothers it!
8.25
0-0Nicolás Aurelio threads the ball through to Yannis Devitsakis. Yannis Devitsakis whips in a cross ball towards Juan Aguilar. Juan Aguilar is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
10.53
0-0Khalid Bouchiba surges forward with the ball. Khalid Bouchiba knocks the ball forward to León Escobar but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.25
0-1Claudio Pichichi knocks the ball forward to Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.24
Dennis Nygaard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Scholz. Nico Scholz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.47
Stephan Addo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi decides to run forward with the ball. Claudio Pichichi shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
21.18
Khalid Bouchiba flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Scholz. Nico Scholz shoots from distance but somehow Paolo Bramble manages to keep it out.
22.01
0-1Frederico Farinos clumsily knocks into Sverrir Hermannsson. The referee calls over Frederico Farinos and warns him to calm down! Sverrir Hermannsson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.14
Dennis Nygaard knocks the ball to his team mate, Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin whips in a cross ball towards León Escobar. León Escobar directs the ball goalwards with his head but Paolo Bramble is on top of it.
27.00
Sverrir Hermannsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi threads the ball through to Nico Scholz. Nico Scholz shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
28.07
0-1Barcelona are easily keeping Union Las Palmas at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
33.52
Khalid Bouchiba takes it forward alone. Khalid Bouchiba plays a perfect one-two with León Escobar and rushes in on goal... Khalid Bouchiba cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.13
0-2Lennart Augstein catches León Escobar on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! León Escobar runs off the knock.
40.55
Guillermo Cruz makes a simple pass to Dennis Nygaard. Dennis Nygaard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, León Escobar. León Escobar lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Scholz. Nico Scholz flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.17
Khalid Bouchiba kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.31
Brian Rankin knocks the ball to his team mate, Yannis Devitsakis. Yannis Devitsakis knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Farinos. Frederico Farinos powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Goran Boban!
45.00
Dennis Nygaard surges forward with the ball. Dennis Nygaard whips in a cross ball towards Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Union Las Palmas kick off!
47.29
0-2Lennart Augstein hacks Nico Scholz from behind! The referee calls over Lennart Augstein and warns him to calm down! Nico Scholz stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.34
Yannis Devitsakis catches Sverrir Hermannsson on the ankles. Yannis Devitsakis is warned by the referee! Sverrir Hermannsson runs off the knock.
49.26
Guillermo Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Nygaard. Dennis Nygaard knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Scholz. Nico Scholz tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.23
Khalid Bouchiba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of León Escobar. León Escobar passes the ball forward to Nico Scholz. Nico Scholz shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
54.18
Gregorio Cano passes the ball forward to Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin lofts in a cross ball towards León Escobar. León Escobar directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Paolo Bramble manages to keep it out.
57.35
Guillermo Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Nygaard. Dennis Nygaard decides to run forward with the ball. Dennis Nygaard shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.46
Guillermo Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Nygaard. Dennis Nygaard passes the ball forward to Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Scholz. Nico Scholz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Paolo Bramble.
60.16
Claudio Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Scholz. Nico Scholz shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.21
Gregorio Cano passes the ball forward to León Escobar. León Escobar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.19
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.56
Alvaro Olvera hacks Khalid Bouchiba from behind! Alvaro Olvera is shown the yellow card! Khalid Bouchiba runs off the knock.
75.29
Nicolás Aurelio chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Aguilar. Juan Aguilar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Goran Boban easily smothers it.
81.57
Brian Rankin sees space and advances. Brian Rankin whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Farinos. Frederico Farinos flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.35
Sverrir Hermannsson makes a simple pass to Khalid Bouchiba. What a great partnership. Khalid Bouchiba makes a beautiful solo run. Khalid Bouchiba sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
85.20
Khalid Bouchiba passes the ball forward to Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin whips in a cross ball towards Nico Scholz. Nico Scholz powers a header at goal but somehow Paolo Bramble manages to keep it out.
87.06
Andre Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Olvera. Alvaro Olvera knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Aguilar. Juan Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Farinos. Frederico Farinos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Goran Boban had no chance!! Goal for Union Las Palmas!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Frederico Farinos 82, 87 | Youri Yashin 12 Khalid Bouchiba 34 |