Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day 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 poor condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Camacho.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Camacho.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Barcelona kick off!
10.31
0-0With imagination, Elena Izquierdo plays the ball forward to Alejandro Menendez. Alejandro Menendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Saenz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Iglesias side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Bonaventure Manfredini. Excellent save.
12.03
0-0Alejandro Menendez threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Soto. Alejandro Soto threads a neat ball through to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz whips in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
14.38
Peter Madrid decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Madrid knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
20.42
0-0Jose Iglesias passes the ball forward to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez puts a great ball through. Pedro Saenz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
21.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Peter Madrid plays the ball forward to Julian Moya. Julian Moya makes a probing pass to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
22.31
0-0Gregorio Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Soto. Alejandro Soto threads a neat ball through to Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Malmberg.
32.28
0-1Frederic Vander hits a low pass to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Viana!
38.01
Frederic Vander threads a neat ball through to Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.19
Elena Izquierdo knocks the ball forward to Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias makes a pass forward but Abel Castro is yards offside!
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. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
47.04
0-1Graham Hall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz advances inside the box! Claudio Cruz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Gregorio Lopez.
48.04
0-1Frederic Vander takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Iago Careca gets to the ball and clears it up field.
49.50
Alfredo Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Soto. Alejandro Soto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
51.16
Peter Madrid sees Graham Hall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Radet who gathers it comfortably.
54.26
Elena Izquierdo hits a low pass to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez makes an attacking run forward. Claudio Diez shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
60.06
0-1RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Henning Haaland replacing Claudio Cruz .
61.10
Albert Sanz hits a low pass to Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Johan Radet.
62.42
Corner kick to RCD Espanyol. Frederic Vander chips it to the near post. Pedro Saenz reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
65.35
0-1Jose Iglesias clumsily knocks into Graham Hall. The referee calls over Jose Iglesias and shows him a yellow card! Graham Hall gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.04
Gregorio Lopez plays the ball forward to Alejandro Menendez. Alejandro Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Bonaventure Manfredini manages to keep it out.
71.46
Elena Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Iago Careca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Iago Careca flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.28
0-1Peter Madrid hacks Iago Careca from behind! Peter Madrid is shown the yellow card! Iago Careca runs off the knock.
77.38
Alejandro Menendez flicks a high pass forward to Jose Iglesias who brings the ball under control. Jose Iglesias plays a one-two with Abel Castro and advances towards the goal... Jose Iglesias tries a spectacular strike. Bonaventure Manfredini gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
79.21
Peter Madrid kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Albert Sanz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
81.15
Julian Moya knocks the ball forward to Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz makes a defence splitting pass to Graham Hall. Graham Hall makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Alejandro Soto. Excellent block.
83.30
Alejandro Soto threads the ball through to Abel Castro. Abel Castro shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.46
Alejandro Menendez comes in with a late challenge on Albert Sanz. Alejandro Menendez is shown the yellow card! Albert Sanz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.14
Stefan Malmberg flicks a high pass forward. Albert Sanz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Sanz threads the ball through to Graham Hall. Graham Hall threads a neat ball through to Henning Haaland. Some silky footwork from Henning Haaland provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Johan Radet reads it well. Great save!
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
| Daniel Viana 32 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frederic Vander of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Johan Radet (GK)
8
2. Elena Izquierdo (DEF)
7
3. Alfredo Diez (DEF)
6
4. Gregorio Lopez (DEF)
7
5. Iago Careca (MID)
6
6. Alejandro Menendez (MID)
6
7. Claudio Diez (MID)
6
8. Alejandro Soto (MID)
7
9. Jose Iglesias (ATT)
6
10. Abel Castro (ATT)
6
11. Pedro Saenz (ATT)
6
12. Fernando Suarez (DEF)
0
13. Guillermo Guardiola (MID)
0
14. Yacine Bouyoucef (ATT)
0
1. Bonaventure Manfredini (GK)
8
2. Stefan Malmberg (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Ritchie (DEF)
6
4. Peter Madrid (DEF)
7
5. Julian Moya (DEF)
6
6. Frederic Vander (MID)
9
7. Albert Sanz (MID)
8
8. Graham Hall (MID)
7
9. Claudio Cruz (MID)
8
10. Daniel Viana (ATT)
9
11. Stefan Busse (ATT)
6
12. Colin McGrory (DEF)
0
13. Enrique Caminero (MID)
0
14. Henning Haaland (ATT)
6