Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Albacete Balompie. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Barcelona and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Barcelona and Albacete Balompie are lined up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
0.00
0-0Barcelona kick off and get the first half underway!
2.27
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Inglis plays the ball forward to Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman flicks a high pass forward. Andres Hierro collects the pass. Andres Hierro edges inside the box! Andres Hierro strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Lucian Nanu is on top of it.
6.38
0-0Claudio Diez sees Abel Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Castro shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
9.21
Alfredo Diez flicks a high ball forward to Abel Castro who takes it down. Abel Castro shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
15.15
0-0Claudio Diez flicks a high ball forward to Abel Castro who takes it down. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.52
Alfredo Diez flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Soto. Alejandro Soto flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.24
Scott Inglis knocks the ball forward to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Verges makes a probing pass between the defence to Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
27.37
Enrique Serrano kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez makes a simple pass to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.21
Francisco Verges sees space and advances. Francisco Verges shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
34.44
Alejandro Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Jose Roman. Jose Roman makes a probing pass to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo shoots from outside the area. Isaac Grossman gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
44.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Francisco Verges picks a pass forward to Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elena Izquierdo.
45.00
0-0Martin Ferrer comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Diez. Martin Ferrer is given a warning by the referee! Alfredo Diez runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albacete Balompie players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie kick off!
51.53
Korey Gruenebaum makes a simple pass to Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucian Nanu who gathers it comfortably.
57.20
Abel Castro passes the ball forward to Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
59.40
0-1Andres Navarro threads the ball through to Shota Ikedia. Shota Ikedia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer runs straight at the defence! Martin Ferrer comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Lucian Nanu is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.17
Alejandro Soto surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Soto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
75.53
Alfredo Diez flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Fernandez collects the pass. Alejandro Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro 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. Great keeping!
77.46
Alfredo Diez sees Abel Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Castro tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
79.11
Alfredo Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaac Grossman who gathers it comfortably.
81.22
Francisco Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
83.23
Claudio Diez sees Guillermo Guardiola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Guardiola sees a break and surges forward. Guillermo Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barcelona!
87.30
Martin Ferrer sees Samuel Fonseca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Martin Ferrer. Martin Ferrer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Lucian Nanu!
90.00
Shota Ikedia runs straight at the opposition's defence. Shota Ikedia knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Hierro. Andres Hierro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Lucian Nanu manages to gather 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
| Abel Castro 83 | Martin Ferrer 59 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Ferrer of Albacete Balompie |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lucian Nanu (GK)
8
2. Elena Izquierdo (DEF)
6
3. Enrique Serrano (DEF)
6
4. Alfredo Diez (DEF)
7
5. Alejandro Fernandez (MID)
6
6. Guillermo Guardiola (MID)
7
7. Jose Roman (MID)
6
8. Claudio Diez (MID)
7
9. Alejandro Soto (MID)
7
10. Francisco Crespo (ATT)
6
11. Abel Castro (ATT)
9
12. Gregorio Lopez (DEF)
0
13. Jose Ruiz (MID)
0
14. Guillermo Aguilar (ATT)
0
1. Isaac Grossman (GK)
8
2. Scott Inglis (DEF)
6
3. Andres Navarro (DEF)
6
4. Edward Rowett (DEF)
6
5. Korey Gruenebaum (MID)
6
6. Francisco Verges (MID)
7
7. Eugenio Roman (MID)
6
8. Andres Hierro (MID)
7
9. Shota Ikedia (MID)
7
10. Martin Ferrer (ATT)
9
11. Samuel Fonseca (ATT)
6
12. Enrique Ramos (DEF)
0
13. Paul Dalglish (MID)
0
14. Adolfo Leon (ATT)
0