Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 19,920 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Barcelona start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.38
Richard Viduka flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Andres. Eduardo Andres knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Quaresma. Miguel Quaresma flicks the ball with his head but somehow Victor Barkero manages to keep it out.
8.54
Leonardo Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Rodriquez. Francisco Rodriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Ortega. Martin Ortega threads the ball through to Martin Santos but he's offside!
9.20
Francisco Rodriquez takes it forward alone. Francisco Rodriquez plays a perfect one-two with Fernando Del Sol and rushes in on goal... Francisco Rodriquez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
12.42
Richard Viduka makes a simple pass to Miguel Quaresma. Miguel Quaresma goes all the way! Miguel Quaresma tries a spectacular strike but somehow Victor Barkero manages to keep it out.
18.39
Carlo Zerbini flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Santos. Martin Santos shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
21.16
Diego Jaramillo passes the ball forward to Ioannis Kamaras. Ioannis Kamaras deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Andres. Eduardo Andres whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Quaresma. Miguel Quaresma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.01
Daniel Gimenez makes a simple pass to Miguel Quaresma. Miguel Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Ferrer.
38.09
Diego Jaramillo makes a simple pass to Bilal Zeroual. Bilal Zeroual surges forward with the ball. Bilal Zeroual shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
39.10
Francisco Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Del Sol. Fernando Del Sol finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.23
Bilal Zeroual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Andres. Eduardo Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.57
Albert Suarez sees a break and surges forward. Albert Suarez decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Diaz.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Real Zaragoza kick off and get the second half underway!
47.09
Norman Pearson knocks the ball to his team mate, Bilal Zeroual. Bilal Zeroual knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Andres. Eduardo Andres shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.54
Eduardo Andres catches Adolfo Ferrer on the ankles. The referee calls over Eduardo Andres and shows him a yellow card! Adolfo Ferrer stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.35
Adolfo Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Carlo Zerbini. Carlo Zerbini chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Ortega. Martin Ortega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.22
Norman Pearson knocks the ball forward to Richard Viduka. Richard Viduka deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Andres. Eduardo Andres shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.21
Eduardo Andres comes in with a late challenge on Albert Suarez. The referee calls over Eduardo Andres and warns him to calm down! Albert Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.40
Carlo Zerbini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Santos. Martin Santos tries a spectacular long range effort. Martin Santos scores for Real Zaragoza!!
83.11
Norman Pearson flicks the ball to his team mate, Bilal Zeroual. Bilal Zeroual sees a break and surges forward. Bilal Zeroual tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Victor Barkero.
85.11
Carlo Zerbini kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Santos. Martin Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Diaz.
89.05
Norman Pearson passes the ball forward to Ioannis Kamaras. Ioannis Kamaras knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Andres. Eduardo Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Ruiz.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Quaresma of Barcelona

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.2820512820513 vs 48.7179487179487
Play Area
Home team third: 28.21%, Midfield: 43.59%, Away team third: 28.21%