Match Report
| Barcelona | Barcelona |  |  | Real Sociedad | Real Sociedad | ||||||||||||||||
| Barry Skinner | Barry Skinner | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Martin Vega | M. Vega |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 69 |  | Ben Vernazza | B. Vernazza | ||||||||
| Claudio Ibanez | C. Ibanez | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Artur Veloso | A. Veloso | |||||||||
| Ernesto Montero | E. Montero | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Pedro Vega | P. Vega | |||||||||
| Enrique Redondo | E. Redondo | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 |  | Francesco G. Alfieri | F. Alfieri | |||||||||
| Rodolfo Jimenez | R. Jimenez | | 69 | D | | 5 | | M | 77 | | Gregorio Peiro | G. Peiro | |||||||||
| Albert Peiro | A. Peiro | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Martin Galadames | M. Galadames | |||||||||
| Pablo Nieto | P. Nieto | | 68 | M | | | 7 | | M | 72 | | Shaun Woodcock | S. Woodcock | ||||||||
| Elena Vidal | E. Vidal | | 69 | A | | 8 | | M | 70 | | Albert Garrido | A. Garrido | |||||||||
| Nicolas Diaz | N. Diaz | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 |  | Ole Gunnar Kippe | O. Kippe | |||||||||
| Jose Garrido | J. Garrido | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Enrique Serrano | E. Serrano | |||||||||
| Colin Cleland | C. Cleland |  | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Enrique Prieto | E. Prieto | |||||||||
| Julian Caminero | J. Caminero | | 61 | G | | 12 | | M | 68 | | Claudio Pirri | C. Pirri | |||||||||
| Daniel Suarez | D. Suarez | | 64 | D | | 13 | | D | 67 | | Colin Law | C. Law | |||||||||
| Jon Harrison | J. Harrison | | 65 | M | | 14 | | D | 66 | | Gregorio Verges | G. Verges | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 19,507 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
0.00
0-0Real Sociedad kick off and get the match underway!
3.09
0-0Albert Peiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Garrido. Jose Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
6.40
Albert Peiro flicks a high pass forward to Elena Vidal who brings the ball under control. Elena Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
10.16
1-0Pablo Nieto sees Elena Vidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Vidal makes a probing pass between the defence to Jose Garrido. Jose Garrido rockets a shot on goal. Ben Vernazza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.10
1-0Shaun Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Ole Gunnar Kippe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ole Gunnar Kippe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.11
1-0Pablo Nieto hits a low pass to Jose Garrido. Jose Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Diaz but the linesman indicates offside!
18.01
Albert Garrido flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
22.08
1-0Claudio Ibanez chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Nieto. With vision, Pablo Nieto plays the ball forward to Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ben Vernazza.
23.56
1-0Corner kick to Barcelona. Albert Peiro plays it out to the edge of the box. Nicolas Diaz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.22
Pedro Vega hits a low pass to Shaun Woodcock. Shaun Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Ole Gunnar Kippe controls it well on his chest. Ole Gunnar Kippe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Martin Vega comfortably smothers it!
27.23
1-0Pedro Vega hacks Nicolas Diaz from behind! The referee brings Pedro Vega to one side and gives him a warning! Nicolas Diaz runs off the knock.
30.22
Albert Peiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Garrido but he's offside!
32.46
Rodolfo Jimenez drives a long ball upfield. Elena Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Jose Garrido. Jose Garrido flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.36
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.16
Artur Veloso hits a low pass to Albert Garrido. Albert Garrido knocks the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Vega who gathers it comfortably.
39.16
1-0Ole Gunnar Kippe comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Montero. Ole Gunnar Kippe is given a warning by the referee! Ernesto Montero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.48
Albert Peiro chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Garrido. Jose Garrido threads a neat, attacking ball through to Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Ben Vernazza.
42.53
1-0Martin Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Serrano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Serrano lofts in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Claudio Ibanez. Excellent block.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Sociedad players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Barcelona start the second half!
47.31
Pablo Nieto sees space and advances. Pablo Nieto makes a probing pass between the defence to Jose Garrido. Jose Garrido rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
48.38
Pablo Nieto clumsily knocks into Martin Galadames. Pablo Nieto is given a warning by the referee! Martin Galadames hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.32
Enrique Serrano hacks Rodolfo Jimenez from behind! Enrique Serrano is warned by the referee! Rodolfo Jimenez runs off the knock.
53.38
Shaun Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.37
Pablo Nieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Garrido. Jose Garrido shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
63.12
Shaun Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto deftly passes the ball to Ole Gunnar Kippe, releasing him through on goal. Ole Gunnar Kippe strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Martin Vega has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.16
Rodolfo Jimenez clumsily knocks into Ole Gunnar Kippe. The referee brings Rodolfo Jimenez to one side and gives him a warning! Ole Gunnar Kippe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.40
Nicolas Diaz hacks Francesco G. Alfieri from behind! The referee brings Nicolas Diaz to one side and gives him a warning! Francesco G. Alfieri stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.25
Pablo Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz edges inside the box! Nicolas Diaz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Ben Vernazza gets down and covers it.
81.43
Real Sociedad are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
83.15
Martin Galadames controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.15
Pedro Vega comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Nieto. Pedro Vega is shown the yellow card! Pablo Nieto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.23
Albert Peiro knocks the ball forward to Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Vidal but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Pedro Vega flicks a high pass forward. Martin Galadames collects the pass. Martin Galadames hits a low pass to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano heads the ball goalwards. Claudio Ibanez steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ole Gunnar Kippe of Real Sociedad |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Martin Vega (GK)
6
2. Claudio Ibanez (DEF)
7
3. Ernesto Montero (DEF)
6
4. Enrique Redondo (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Jimenez (DEF)
6
6. Albert Peiro (MID)
7
7. Pablo Nieto (MID)
8
8. Elena Vidal (ATT)
7
9. Nicolas Diaz (ATT)
6
10. Jose Garrido (ATT)
8
11. Colin Cleland (ATT)
6
12. Julian Caminero (GK)
0
13. Daniel Suarez (DEF)
0
14. Jon Harrison (MID)
0
1. Ben Vernazza (GK)
7
2. Artur Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Pedro Vega (DEF)
5
4. Francesco G. Alfieri (DEF)
6
5. Gregorio Peiro (MID)
6
6. Martin Galadames (MID)
6
7. Shaun Woodcock (MID)
7
8. Albert Garrido (MID)
6
9. Ole Gunnar Kippe (ATT)
8
10. Enrique Serrano (ATT)
6
11. Enrique Prieto (ATT)
8
12. Claudio Pirri (MID)
0
13. Colin Law (DEF)
0
14. Gregorio Verges (DEF)
0