Match Report
| Barcelona | Barcelona |  |  | VfL Bochum | VfL Bochum | ||||||||||||||||
| Andrew Lutton | Andrew Lutton | manager | Hardeep Bayal | Hardeep Bayal | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul Griffin | P. Griffin |  | 82 | G |  | 1 | | G | 83 |  | Jo Johnsen | J. Johnsen | |||||||||
| Alejandro Moya | A. Moya |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Felix Fuchs | F. Fuchs | |||||||||
| Alpay Abdullah | A. Abdullah |  | 82 | D | | 3 | | D | 75 |  | Jon Brolin | J. Brolin | |||||||||
| Johannes Strobl | J. Strobl | | 77 | D | | 4 | | D | 82 | | Gunnar Iversen | G. Iversen | |||||||||
| Carlos Kiko | C. Kiko | | 70 | M | | 5 | | M | 81 |  | Nikolas Arendt | N. Arendt | |||||||||
| Kjartan Skarphédinsson | K. Skarphédinsson |  | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 87 |  | Daigo Akio | D. Akio | |||||||||
| Herbert Parker | H. Parker |  | 80 | M | | 7 | | M | 78 |  | Camilo Trevino | C. Trevino | |||||||||
| Toshihiro Akio | T. Akio | | 75 | M | | 8 | | M | 79 | | Avril Velasquez | A. Velasquez | |||||||||
| Youri Belanov | Y. Belanov |  | 87 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Ismael Abdullah | I. Abdullah | |||||||||
| Jose Luis Feliciano | J. Feliciano |  | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 80 | | Kubilay Kayis | K. Kayis | |||||||||
| Pontus Elmander | P. Elmander | | 74 | A | | 11 | | A | 80 | | Robert Elzinger | R. Elzinger | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play VfL Bochum in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Barcelona and VfL Bochum are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Barcelona and VfL Bochum are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfL Bochum get the match underway!
3.30
0-0Felix Fuchs clumsily knocks into Pontus Elmander. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pontus Elmander runs off the knock.
8.52
0-0Alejandro Moya decides to run forward with the ball. Alejandro Moya surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Moya lofts in a cross ball towards Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Jo Johnsen.
10.52
0-0Alejandro Moya chips the ball to his team mate, Kjartan Skarphédinsson. Kjartan Skarphédinsson chips the ball to his team mate, Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander knocks in a cross ball towards Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.30
Toshihiro Akio knocks the ball forward to Jose Luis Feliciano. Jose Luis Feliciano lofts in a cross ball towards Pontus Elmander. Pontus Elmander is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jo Johnsen easily picks it out of the air!
15.17
Avril Velasquez kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Elzinger. Robert Elzinger knocks in a cross ball towards Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
16.50
Camilo Trevino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah goes all the way! Ismael Abdullah makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.04
0-0Gunnar Iversen comes in with a late challenge on Youri Belanov. Gunnar Iversen is warned by the referee! Youri Belanov carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.42
0-0Daigo Akio knocks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.12
Herbert Parker brings the ball forward. Herbert Parker tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.46
0-1Jon Brolin flicks the ball to his team mate, Daigo Akio. Daigo Akio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah plays a perfect one-two with Robert Elzinger and rushes in on goal... Ismael Abdullah shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Paul Griffin had no chance!! Goal for VfL Bochum!
40.17
0-1Johannes Strobl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Kiko. Carlos Kiko advances with the ball. Carlos Kiko makes a probing pass to Pontus Elmander but he's offside!
45.00
0-1Alejandro Moya hacks Robert Elzinger from behind! Alejandro Moya is warned by the referee! Robert Elzinger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona get the second half underway!
47.01
Camilo Trevino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kubilay Kayis. Kubilay Kayis knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Elzinger. Robert Elzinger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Paul Griffin manages to gather it comfortably.
48.04
Nikolas Arendt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Elzinger. Robert Elzinger goes all the way! Robert Elzinger makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.23
Jon Brolin makes a simple pass to Camilo Trevino. Camilo Trevino chips the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah plays a perfect one-two with Kubilay Kayis and rushes in on goal... Ismael Abdullah shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Paul Griffin manages to keep it out.
53.43
Avril Velasquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Elzinger. Robert Elzinger is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robert Elzinger!
57.41
Carlos Kiko passes the ball forward to Jose Luis Feliciano. Jose Luis Feliciano goes all the way! Jose Luis Feliciano shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Jo Johnsen easily smothers it!
59.44
Avril Velasquez knocks the ball forward to Kubilay Kayis. Kubilay Kayis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.55
Camilo Trevino decides to run forward with the ball. Camilo Trevino goes all the way! Camilo Trevino takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Griffin!
67.29
Johannes Strobl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Herbert Parker. Herbert Parker kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Luis Feliciano. Jose Luis Feliciano goes all the way! Jose Luis Feliciano takes a shot at goal but Jo Johnsen is on top of it.
77.18
Camilo Trevino sees a break and surges forward. Camilo Trevino plays a perfect one-two with Robert Elzinger and rushes in on goal... Camilo Trevino takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Paul Griffin.
78.29
Kjartan Skarphédinsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jo Johnsen who gathers it comfortably.
79.42
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
81.29
Herbert Parker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youri Belanov. Youri Belanov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pontus Elmander but he's offside!
84.53
Camilo Trevino chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Elzinger. Robert Elzinger shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.41
Kjartan Skarphédinsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Luis Feliciano. Jose Luis Feliciano tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
87.32
Alejandro Moya advances with the ball. Alejandro Moya surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Moya goes all the way! Alejandro Moya cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Jo Johnsen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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