Match Report
| Barcelona | Barcelona |  |  | Real Sociedad | Real Sociedad | ||||||||||||||||
| Andrew Lutton | Andrew Lutton | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul Griffin | P. Griffin |  | 82 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Toni Pignol | T. Pignol | |||||||||
| Alejandro Moya | A. Moya |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Luis Pichichi | L. Pichichi | |||||||||
| Bernard Njanka | B. Njanka |  | 83 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Alberto Marcelino | A. Marcelino | |||||||||
| Johannes Strobl | J. Strobl |  | 77 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Oscar Calvo | O. Calvo | |||||||||
| Carlos Kiko | C. Kiko | | 70 | M | | 5 | | M | 75 | | Rodolfo Gainza | R. Gainza | |||||||||
| Kjartan Skarphédinsson | K. Skarphédinsson |  | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Peter Todd | P. Todd | |||||||||
| Herbert Parker | H. Parker |  | 80 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Edmundo Velasco | E. Velasco | |||||||||
| Sergio Ricchiuti | S. Ricchiuti |  | 79 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Carlos Guardiola | C. Guardiola | |||||||||
| Youri Belanov | Y. Belanov |  | 86 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Alberto Marcos | A. Marcos | |||||||||
| Jose Luis Feliciano | J. Feliciano |  | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Roberto Camacho | R. Camacho | |||||||||
| Pontus Elmander | P. Elmander |  | 74 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 |  | Ron Mokoena | R. Mokoena | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Real Sociedad. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Barcelona and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Barcelona and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Barcelona start the match!
2.05
0-0Alejandro Moya chips the ball to his team mate, Herbert Parker. Herbert Parker makes a probing pass to Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov shoots from 20 yards but Toni Pignol is on top of it.
4.30
0-0Alejandro Moya knocks the ball forward to Sergio Ricchiuti. Sergio Ricchiuti makes a probing pass to Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov knocks the ball forward to Pontus Elmander but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.26
0-1Oscar Calvo flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Velasco. Edmundo Velasco knocks the ball forward to Alberto Marcos. Alberto Marcos plays a perfect one-two with Ron Mokoena and rushes in on goal... Alberto Marcos tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.16
Oscar Calvo knocks the ball forward to Peter Todd. Peter Todd knocks the ball forward to Roberto Camacho. Roberto Camacho shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Paul Griffin.
10.52
0-1Peter Todd chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Camacho. Roberto Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.09
0-1Herbert Parker flicks the ball to his team mate, Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
21.48
Peter Todd passes the ball forward to Roberto Camacho. Roberto Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Ron Mokoena. Ron Mokoena connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Paul Griffin easily smothers it.
24.08
0-1Luis Pichichi comes in with a late challenge on Pontus Elmander. Luis Pichichi is given a warning by the referee! Pontus Elmander hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.19
Kjartan Skarphédinsson kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov whips in a cross ball towards Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.13
Bernard Njanka flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Kiko. Carlos Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov goes all the way! Youri Belanov shoots from just inside the box. Toni Pignol easily smothers it.
36.50
Peter Todd flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Camacho. Roberto Camacho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Griffin who gathers it comfortably.
38.17
Alejandro Moya makes a simple pass to Herbert Parker. Herbert Parker chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Luis Feliciano. Jose Luis Feliciano kicks a strong pass forward to Pontus Elmander but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.57
Johannes Strobl sees a break and surges forward. Johannes Strobl passes the ball forward to Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander knocks the ball forward to Youri Belanov but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.01
Herbert Parker knocks the ball forward to Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Toni Pignol!
42.14
Bernard Njanka makes a simple pass to Kjartan Skarphédinsson. Kjartan Skarphédinsson chips the ball to his team mate, Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Toni Pignol easily smothers it.
44.47
Peter Todd surges forward with the ball. Peter Todd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Alejandro Moya makes a simple pass to Kjartan Skarphédinsson. Kjartan Skarphédinsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Real Sociedad kick off and get the second half underway!
47.42
Herbert Parker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander lofts in a cross ball towards Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.07
2-1Barcelona are easily keeping Real Sociedad at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
60.39
Rodolfo Gainza sees a break and surges forward. Rodolfo Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.01
Carlos Kiko knocks the ball to his team mate, Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov goes all the way! Youri Belanov rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Toni Pignol had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
69.58
Kjartan Skarphédinsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander goes all the way! Pontus Elmander rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
71.43
Carlos Kiko knocks the ball to his team mate, Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
72.23
Carlos Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Pichichi.
73.20
Carlos Kiko kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Feliciano. Jose Luis Feliciano is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jose Luis Feliciano scores for Barcelona!!
77.05
Alberto Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Todd. Peter Todd kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Marcos. Alberto Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Camacho. Roberto Camacho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
78.11
4-1Kjartan Skarphédinsson hacks Edmundo Velasco from behind! Kjartan Skarphédinsson is shown the yellow card! Edmundo Velasco gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.08
Herbert Parker makes a simple pass to Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander goes all the way! Pontus Elmander tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
87.34
Bernard Njanka makes a probing pass to Carlos Kiko. Carlos Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov knocks in a cross ball towards Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Toni Pignol manages to keep it out.
90.00
Edmundo Velasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Marcos. Alberto Marcos whips in a cross ball towards Ron Mokoena. Ron Mokoena directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Paul Griffin!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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