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 Celta Vigo. A crowd of 9,856 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Rubio.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Rubio.
0.00
0-0Celta Vigo kick off and get the first half underway!
2.52
0-0Francisco Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.53
0-0Without breaking stride, Eduardo Marin plays the ball forward to Oscar Lorenzo. Oscar Lorenzo makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Lorenzo lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Tiago Jardim and the loose ball is cleared up field.
9.49
0-0Daniel Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Attilio Cangini. Attilio Cangini shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Barcelona are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
16.07
0-0Daniel Alonso plays the ball forward to Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov shoots from distance but Nicolas Torres is on top of it.
18.31
0-1Romano Verhoeven flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Perez who brings the ball neatly under control. Roberto Perez knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.41
Ashley Chadwick threads a neat ball through to Oscar Lorenzo. Oscar Lorenzo knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.36
Gregorio Mora sees space and advances. Gregorio Mora runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gregorio Mora whips in a cross ball towards Attilio Cangini. Attilio Cangini knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
39.51
Gregorio Mora threads the ball through to Daniel Alonso. Daniel Alonso passes the ball forward to Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
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. Celta Vigo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Barcelona kick off and get the second half underway!
47.00
Oscar Lorenzo knocks the ball forward to Attilio Cangini. Attilio Cangini shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
51.24
0-1Roberto Perez clumsily knocks into Gregorio Mora. The referee calls over Roberto Perez and shows him a yellow card! Gregorio Mora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.45
0-1Gilles Mendez barges into Eduardo Marin. Gilles Mendez is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Marin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.18
Daniel Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Dickov. Paul Dickov shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Nicolas Torres has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.06
Eduardo Marin makes a probing pass to Andres Izquierdo. Andres Izquierdo advances with the ball. Andres Izquierdo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.32
Daniel Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Paul Dickov collects the pass. Paul Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
66.49
1-1Tiago Jardim barges into Attilio Cangini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Attilio Cangini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.06
Kewullay Zanchetta threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Vicente. Alejandro Vicente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nicolas Torres with no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
71.23
Oscar Lorenzo knocks the ball forward to Attilio Cangini. Attilio Cangini finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Nicolas Torres. Excellent save.
72.52
Francisco Caballero plays the ball forward to Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Mora.
77.31
2-1Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Graeme Ince replacing Francisco Caballero .
78.39
Romano Verhoeven threads a neat ball through to Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez edges inside the box! Roberto Perez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.39
Romano Verhoeven hacks Oscar Lorenzo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Lorenzo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.13
Ashley Chadwick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Zanchetta. Kewullay Zanchetta flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Vicente controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Vicente knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Velasco.
85.31
Romano Verhoeven hits a low pass to Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.07
Ashley Chadwick passes the ball forward to Andres Izquierdo. Andres Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Attilio Cangini. Attilio Cangini shoots from distance. Attilio Cangini scores for Barcelona!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Paul Dickov 54 Alejandro Vicente 67 Attilio Cangini 89 | Gilles Mendez 18 Roberto Perez 78, 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo (GK)
6
2. Gregorio Mora (DEF)
7
3. Ashley Chadwick (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Marin (DEF)
6
5. Kewullay Zanchetta (MID)
6
6. Daniel Alonso (MID)
7
7. Oscar Lorenzo (MID)
7
8. Andres Izquierdo (MID)
7
9. Attilio Cangini (ATT)
7
10. Paul Dickov (ATT)
7
11. Alejandro Vicente (ATT)
7
12. Felipe Diez (DEF)
0
13. Gabriel Helguera (MID)
0
14. Luiz Fernando Rodrigues (ATT)
0
1. Nicolas Torres (GK)
7
2. Arturo Velasco (DEF)
6
3. Frederico Herrero (DEF)
6
4. Felipe Segarra (DEF)
6
5. Tiago Jardim (DEF)
5
6. Gianmatteo De Sole (MID)
6
7. Eugenio Torres (MID)
6
8. Romano Verhoeven (MID)
7
9. Francisco Caballero (MID)
6
10. Gilles Mendez (ATT)
7
11. Roberto Perez (ATT)
9
12. Jose Bravo (DEF)
0
13. Sebastiano Galante (ATT)
0
14. Graeme Ince (ATT)
6