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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play RCD Espanyol in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
The pitch is in great condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Barcelona kicking off!
2.24
0-0With imagination, Frederico Delgado laces a weighted ball forward to Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
3.41
0-0Aimo Urso makes a beautiful solo run. Aimo Urso sees Patricio Guerrero Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rigobert Song.
6.18
Patricio Guerrero Lopez threads the ball through to Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.56
Guillermo Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.32
0-0Carlos Molowny plays the ball forward to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Martin Gonzalez happens to be in the right place to block it.
14.04
0-0Julian Moya makes a simple pass to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz brings the ball forward. Albert Sanz rushes past Claudio Diez! Albert Sanz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
16.17
Without breaking stride, Martin Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Eduardo Vidal. Eduardo Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran plays a quick one-two with Romero P. Carcedo and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Duran tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
20.32
Massimo Chianese makes a probing pass to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.56
Albert Sanz sees Juan Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.16
Albert Sanz runs up as Aimo Urso takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Albert Sanz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz beats his man to it with a header but Martin Gonzalez is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
30.03
Massimo Chianese flicks a high pass forward. Albert Sanz collects the pass. Albert Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
34.57
0-1Showing composure, Patricio Guerrero Lopez laces a through ball forward to Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.45
Claudio Diez passes the ball forward to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.26
Rigobert Song kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol get the second half underway!
47.29
Carlos Molowny knocks the ball forward to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
49.20
Carlos Molowny threads the ball through to Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Alonso.
54.33
Juan-Carlos Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.12
0-1Arturo Caminero makes a simple pass to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez threads the ball through to Juan Sanz but he's offside!
60.15
0-1RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Dominic Ritchie replacing Mustapha Berger .
65.03
Eduardo Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.15
Rigobert Song deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
67.06
Aimo Urso passes the ball forward to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.37
0-1Massimo Chianese hacks Juan-Carlos Ramos from behind! Massimo Chianese is given a warning by the referee! Juan-Carlos Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.36
Martin Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Frederico Delgado. Frederico Delgado flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Carcedo. Romero P. Carcedo shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
79.59
Albert Sanz threads a neat ball through to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese deftly passes the ball to Patricio Guerrero Lopez, releasing him through on goal. Patricio Guerrero Lopez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Solid save from Johan Radet. What a great pair of hands!
81.10
Massimo Chianese threads a neat ball through to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.32
Claudio Diez flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Duran who takes it down. Sebastian Duran knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aimo Urso.
89.38
Albert Sanz makes a simple pass to Carlos Molowny. Carlos Molowny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Gonzalez.
90.00
Massimo Chianese flicks a high ball forward to Albert Sanz who takes it down. Albert Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Diaz but the referee indicates it's offside!
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
| Juan Sanz 35 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Johan Radet (GK)
7
2. Martin Gonzalez (DEF)
7
3. Frederico Delgado (MID)
6
4. Ernesto Alonso (DEF)
6
5. Rigobert Song (MID)
7
6. Guillermo Guardiola (MID)
6
7. Claudio Diez (MID)
6
8. Eduardo Vidal (MID)
6
9. Juan-Carlos Ramos (MID)
6
10. Romero P. Carcedo (ATT)
6
11. Sebastian Duran (ATT)
7
12. Marcos Andres (GK)
0
13. Mauricio Vega (MID)
0
14. Pablo Vicente (ATT)
0
1. Bonaventure Manfredini (GK)
6
2. Mustapha Berger (DEF)
6
3. Julian Moya (DEF)
6
4. Aimo Urso (DEF)
7
5. Arturo Caminero (DEF)
6
6. Massimo Chianese (MID)
8
7. Albert Sanz (MID)
9
8. Carlos Molowny (DEF)
7
9. Marcos Diaz (ATT)
7
10. Patricio Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
7
11. Juan Sanz (ATT)
9
12. Dominic Ritchie (DEF)
6
13. Jose Marcelino (MID)
0
14. Samuele Pecorari (ATT)
0