Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 18,523 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
The pitch is in great condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off!
9.35
1-0Abel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Yacine Bouyoucef controls it well on his chest. Yacine Bouyoucef shoots from distance. Lennart Sparwasser is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.15
1-0Paolo Dionisi lofts the ball long. Hugo Leon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Lucian Nanu smothers it!
18.07
1-0Alfredo Diez kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Castro. Abel Castro shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
20.01
Frederico Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon powers a header at goal. Lucian Nanu didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.01
Jose Fortes Roman chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola makes a simple pass to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon tries a spectacular long range effort. Lucian Nanu gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
24.17
1-0Jose Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola makes a convincing header but it is deflected wide by Alejandro Fernandez.
25.51
1-0Corner kick to Real Betis Balompié. Richard James plays it out to the edge of the box. Gregorio Lopez gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
26.23
Guillermo Guardiola makes a simple pass to Abel Castro. Abel Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
27.30
1-0Hugo Leon threads a neat ball through to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.09
Wayne Ross makes a probing pass to Yacine Bouyoucef. Yacine Bouyoucef shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Barcelona start the second half!
51.12
Alejandro Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yacine Bouyoucef. Yacine Bouyoucef controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Lennart Sparwasser effortlessly gets down and covers it.
59.54
Paolo Dionisi sees Victor José Mari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor José Mari chips the ball to his team mate, Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Diez.
60.47
2-0Real Betis Balompié appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
67.19
2-0Barcelona are in full control of this game.
69.39
Jose Fortes Roman advances with the ball. Jose Fortes Roman knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon knocks the ball to his team mate, Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
72.41
Barcelona are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
73.33
Frederico Guardiola hits a low pass to Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra cuts inside the box! Denny Dijkstra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Denny Dijkstra!
81.24
Frederico Guardiola runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Frederico Guardiola tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Lucian Nanu easily smothers it!
84.47
Jose Fortes Roman flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Guardiola who brings the ball under control. Frederico Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Leon controls it well on his chest. Hugo Leon whips in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari makes a deft header. Lucian Nanu picks it out of the air!
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
| Yacine Bouyoucef 9, 30 | Denny Dijkstra 69, 73 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Denny Dijkstra of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lucian Nanu (GK)
7
2. Elena Izquierdo (DEF)
6
3. Alfredo Diez (DEF)
6
4. Gregorio Lopez (DEF)
6
5. Alejandro Fernandez (MID)
6
6. Guillermo Guardiola (MID)
6
7. Wayne Ross (MID)
6
8. Claudio Diez (MID)
6
9. Alejandro Soto (MID)
6
10. Abel Castro (ATT)
7
11. Yacine Bouyoucef (ATT)
9
12. Fernando Suarez (DEF)
0
13. Jose Ruiz (MID)
0
14. Pablo Vicente (ATT)
0
1. Lennart Sparwasser (GK)
6
2. Alfredo Garcia (DEF)
6
3. Jose Fortes Roman (DEF)
6
4. Paolo Dionisi (DEF)
6
5. Mohammed Van Der Ree (DEF)
6
6. Richard James (MID)
6
7. Frederico Guardiola (MID)
7
8. Jose Oliveira (MID)
6
9. Victor José Mari (ATT)
6
10. Denny Dijkstra (ATT)
9
11. Hugo Leon (ATT)
7
12. Lennart Sachs (ATT)
0
13. Albert Ruiz (MID)
0
14. Oscar Sanchez (DEF)
0