Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Deportivo Alaves. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Barcelona kick off the first half!
2.35
0-0Arni Gunnlaugsson passes the ball forward to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis makes a simple pass to Eugenio Marcos. Eugenio Marcos kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Reed but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.24
1-0Quim Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Marcos. Eugenio Marcos goes all the way! Eugenio Marcos shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.37
1-0Emmanuel Okocha passes the ball forward to Edmundo Iglesias. Edmundo Iglesias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elkin Orozco.
22.26
1-0Miguel Hernandez makes a simple pass to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Reed. Edgar Reed whips in a cross ball towards Jannick Coquelet. Jannick Coquelet directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.16
Elkin Orozco makes a probing pass to Riad Zerhouni. Riad Zerhouni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Reed. Edgar Reed goes all the way! Edgar Reed makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Linus Ritzinger is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves kick off!
47.05
Miguel Hernandez makes a probing pass to Massimiliano Kippe. Massimiliano Kippe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jannick Coquelet. Jannick Coquelet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Marcos but the linesman indicates offside!
49.08
2-0Nicolas Helguera kicks a strong pass forward to Luc Braine. Luc Braine makes a simple pass to Edmundo Iglesias. Edmundo Iglesias plays a perfect one-two with Alejandro Castro and rushes in on goal... Edmundo Iglesias rockets a shot on goal but somehow David Ramos manages to keep it out.
51.17
Arni Gunnlaugsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimiliano Kippe. Massimiliano Kippe makes a simple pass to Jannick Coquelet. Jannick Coquelet shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Linus Ritzinger easily smothers it!
53.36
Luc Braine sees a break and surges forward. Luc Braine lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow David Ramos manages to keep it out.
54.15
2-0Luc Braine clumsily knocks into Riad Zerhouni. Luc Braine is given a warning by the referee! Riad Zerhouni runs off the knock.
61.24
Luc Braine chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro plays a perfect one-two with Paolo Ramirez and rushes in on goal... Alejandro Castro shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
63.37
Nicolas Helguera knocks the ball to his team mate, Eidur Brynjarsson. Eidur Brynjarsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Iglesias. Edmundo Iglesias knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
65.48
Nicolas Helguera makes a beautiful solo run. Nicolas Helguera makes a probing pass to Edmundo Iglesias. Edmundo Iglesias knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.18
Riad Zerhouni threads the ball through to Edgar Reed. Edgar Reed knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Marcos. Eugenio Marcos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Linus Ritzinger had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
75.38
Miguel Hernandez sees space and advances. Miguel Hernandez threads the ball through to Edgar Reed. Edgar Reed shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
77.24
Quim Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Reed. Edgar Reed goes all the way! Edgar Reed takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
78.27
Tahar Boukhari knocks the ball forward to Emmanuel Okocha. Emmanuel Okocha kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Iglesias. Edmundo Iglesias powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.47
Riad Zerhouni kicks a strong pass forward to Jannick Coquelet. Jannick Coquelet shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.39
Tahar Boukhari knocks the ball forward to Emmanuel Okocha. Emmanuel Okocha threads the ball through to Edmundo Iglesias. Edmundo Iglesias shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Eugenio Marcos 6, 66 Edgar Reed 32 |