Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 18,038 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Gutierrez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Gutierrez.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña get the match underway!
3.21
0-0Albert Caballero threads the ball through to Antonio Garrido. Antonio Garrido flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Garrido who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Garrido shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Gavin McCoist smothers it!
6.18
Antonio Gil flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Garrido who takes it down. Guillermo Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Garrido. Antonio Garrido finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Gavin McCoist.
7.08
0-0Corner kick to Barcelona. Antonio Garrido chips it out wide. Some awkward footwork from Joseph-Desire Mbami provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies wide!
8.09
1-0Vincenzo Janes makes a simple pass to Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Joseph-Desire Mbami!
12.27
Gabriel Velasco makes a probing pass to Antonio Garrido. Antonio Garrido passes the ball forward to Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Gavin McCoist!
14.26
Andreas Thern flicks a high ball forward to Alen Jarni who takes it down. Alen Jarni shoots from 25 yards but Emilio Navarrete reads it well. Great keeping!
15.09
1-0Antonio Garrido sees Guillermo Garrido in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Garrido shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
16.12
1-0Luis Vila catches Lars Turek on the ankles. The referee calls over Luis Vila and warns him to calm down! Lars Turek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.19
Alexandre Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Andreas Thern. Andreas Thern lofts in a cross ball towards Alen Jarni. Alen Jarni shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.11
1-0Gabriel Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Garrido controls it well on his chest. Antonio Garrido threads a neat ball through to Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Ramos.
22.14
Gabriel Velasco makes a beautiful solo run. Seeing a gap ahead, Gabriel Velasco plays the ball forward to Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Janes. Vincenzo Janes makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.43
Vincenzo Janes threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Gavin McCoist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.08
With vision, Oscar Hernandez plays the ball forward to Antonio Gil. Antonio Gil kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
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. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Barcelona start the second half!
51.44
Vincenzo Janes passes the ball forward to Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Gavin McCoist is on top of it.
53.50
Gabriel Velasco kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Gil. Antonio Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Garrido. Antonio Garrido gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.35
Frederico Antunes clumsily knocks into Joseph-Desire Mbami. The referee brings Frederico Antunes to one side and gives him a warning! Joseph-Desire Mbami hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.44
Oscar Hernandez flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Velasco who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Velasco chips the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Kiko.
60.32
5-0Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Uwe Seibert replacing Juan-Carlos Kiko and Quim Nunes replacing Patricio Ferrer .
61.34
Oscar Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Garrido. Antonio Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Prieto comfortably collects the pass. Marcos Prieto controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Joseph-Desire Mbami through on goal. Joseph-Desire Mbami shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.56
Antonio Garrido makes a probing pass to Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barcelona!
66.32
Antonio Garrido flicks a high pass forward to Joseph-Desire Mbami who brings the ball under control. Joseph-Desire Mbami sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gavin McCoist!
67.00
Antonio Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Gavin McCoist manages to gather it.
72.39
Andreas Thern flicks a high ball forward to Alen Jarni who gracefully takes it down. Alen Jarni knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Turek. Lars Turek makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.56
6-0Ernesto Suarez makes a probing pass to Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Laver but the linesman indicates offside!
77.55
Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Antonio Ramos replacing Lars Turek .
79.33
Antonio Gil passes the ball forward to Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Ramos.
87.53
Antonio Garrido knocks the ball forward to Antonio Gil. With vision, Antonio Gil plays the ball forward to Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Gavin McCoist!
89.46
6-0Dean Laver comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Hernandez. Dean Laver is warned by the referee! Oscar Hernandez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Joseph-Desire Mbami 8, 26, 32 Vincenzo Janes 22 Antonio Garrido 54 Marcos Prieto 64 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joseph-Desire Mbami of Barcelona |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Emilio Navarrete (GK)
6
2. Luis Vila (DEF)
5
3. Gabriel Velasco (DEF)
7
4. Oscar Hernandez (DEF)
6
5. Albert Caballero (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Garrido (MID)
8
7. Antonio Gil (MID)
6
8. Vincenzo Janes (MID)
7
9. Marcos Prieto (ATT)
7
10. Joseph-Desire Mbami (ATT)
9
11. Guillermo Garrido (ATT)
8
12. Héctor González Jiménez (DEF)
0
13. Malte Helmer (MID)
0
14. Jeroen Stam (MID)
0
1. Gavin McCoist (GK)
7
2. Gabriel Ramos (DEF)
6
3. Frederico Antunes (DEF)
5
4. Juan-Carlos Kiko (DEF)
6
5. Alexandre Moreira (MID)
6
6. Ernesto Suarez (MID)
6
7. Patricio Ferrer (MID)
6
8. Andreas Thern (MID)
6
9. Dean Laver (ATT)
5
10. Lars Turek (ATT)
6
11. Alen Jarni (ATT)
6
12. Uwe Seibert (ATT)
6
13. Quim Nunes (DEF)
6
14. Antonio Ramos (GK)
6