Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to RCD Espanyol in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while RCD Espanyol 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 RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Barcelona kick off!
2.02
0-0Nick Mustoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Delporte. David Delporte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Vega who gathers it comfortably.
6.59
0-0Pablo Nieto chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
8.29
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson plays the ball forward to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.14
0-1Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson plays the ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte plays a scrappy one-two with Hidetoshi Yamazaki and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Delporte looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Martin Vega is on top of it.
24.48
Emmanuel Venizelos makes a probing pass to Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward to David Delporte who brings the ball under control. David Delporte shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
26.52
Pablo Nieto flicks a high ball forward to Elena Vidal who takes it down. Elena Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Danny Rizzo. What a great pair of hands!
27.49
Houssin Kachloul flicks a high pass forward. Zvonimir Stanic controls it well on his chest. Zvonimir Stanic flicks the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.42
Houssin Kachloul flicks a high ball forward to Nick Mustoe who takes it down. Nick Mustoe sees David Delporte in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Delporte shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Martin Vega.
32.13
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
36.35
Showing composure, Emmanuel Venizelos plays the ball forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.39
Terry Ball makes a probing pass to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell threads a neat ball through to Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia advances inside the box! Diogo Tapia takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Diogo Tapia!
42.03
Enrique Redondo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Enrique Redondo threads the ball through to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Emmanuel Venizelos sees Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson hits a low pass to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from 20 yards. Martin Vega effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. The Barcelona players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off and get the second half underway!
48.05
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. David Delporte collects the pass. David Delporte controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
51.05
Pablo Nieto makes a probing pass to Jose Garrido. Jose Garrido knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.35
Nick Mustoe threads the ball through to Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia plays a one-two with Hidetoshi Yamazaki and rushes in on goal... Diogo Tapia looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.45
0-2RCD Espanyol are dictating the run of play here today.
61.31
Stephen Campbell threads the ball through to Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.35
Ernesto Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Rubio. Felipe Rubio kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Ball.
67.43
Houssin Kachloul passes the ball forward to Zvonimir Stanic. Zvonimir Stanic kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Tapia. Diogo Tapia finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Martin Vega had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol! That's his third!
78.24
0-3Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson hits a low pass to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki knocks the ball forward to Diogo Tapia but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.48
Emmanuel Venizelos flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell controls it well on his chest. Stephen Campbell threads a neat ball through to Hidetoshi Yamazaki. Hidetoshi Yamazaki rushes past Ricardo Lopes! Hidetoshi Yamazaki muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Martin Vega.
84.27
0-3It's a corner kick. Stephen Campbell loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Zvonimir Stanic is dispossessed by a tackle from Pier G. Soligo.
89.49
Zvonimir Stanic threads a neat ball through to David Delporte. David Delporte tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Houssin Kachloul flicks a high ball forward to Nick Mustoe who takes it down. Nick Mustoe sees Hidetoshi Yamazaki in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hidetoshi Yamazaki shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Martin Vega easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Diogo Tapia 8, 38, 67 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Martin Vega (GK)
7
2. Ricardo Lopes (DEF)
6
3. Ernesto Montero (DEF)
6
4. Enrique Redondo (DEF)
6
5. Pier G. Soligo (DEF)
6
6. Felipe Rubio (MID)
6
7. Pablo Nieto (MID)
6
8. Elena Vidal (ATT)
6
9. Nicolas Diaz (ATT)
6
10. Jose Garrido (ATT)
6
11. Colin Cleland (ATT)
6
12. Alex McCoist (MID)
0
13. Daniel Suarez (DEF)
0
14. Eduardo Farinos (DEF)
0
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
6
2. Emmanuel Venizelos (DEF)
6
3. Terry Ball (DEF)
6
4. Houssin Kachloul (DEF)
6
5. Nick Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Stephen Campbell (MID)
7
7. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
7
8. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
6
9. David Delporte (ATT)
6
10. Diogo Tapia (ATT)
9
11. Hidetoshi Yamazaki (ATT)
7
12. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
0
13. Jo Kippe (DEF)
0
14. Harry Windass (DEF)
0