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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Real Valladolid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jose  Hidalgo.


0.00
Barcelona kick off!
3.28
James Kitson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
4.48
James Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Garrido collects the pass. Alejandro Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
12.09
Jan Petersen kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Ream. Daniel Ream knocks the ball forward to Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer knocks in a cross ball towards Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Luis Soto with no chance!! Goal for Real Valladolid!
15.31
Facundo Alonso makes a beautiful solo run. With a delightful solo run, Facundo Alonso stretches the opposition's defence. Facundo Alonso plays a one-two with Pieter Oliveira and advances towards the goal... Facundo Alonso tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
18.12
Claudio Castillo threads the ball through to Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.47
Claudio Castillo threads a neat ball through to Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
24.57
Antonis Kouris threads the ball through to Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Luis Soto!
26.01
James Kitson threads the ball through to Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo whips in a cross ball towards Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Abdul Lolo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That brings them back into the game!
32.57
Sebastian Soler flicks the ball to his team mate, James Kitson. James Kitson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.48
Luis Crespo barges into Krunoslaw Nappi. Luis Crespo is shown the yellow card! Krunoslaw Nappi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.05
Daniel Ream darts forward. Daniel Ream knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Luis Soto reads it well. Quality keeping!
42.55
Krunoslaw Nappi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonis Kouris. Antonis Kouris makes a simple pass to Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer whips the ball goalwards with his head. Luis Soto manages to gather it effortlessly.
44.01
Antonis Kouris flicks a high pass forward. Nikos Van Der Luer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nikos Van Der Luer whips in a cross ball towards Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Luis Soto gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
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. Real Valladolid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Valladolid players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Real Valladolid kicking off!
47.18
Daniel Ream clumsily knocks into Hamed Petereyns. Daniel Ream is warned by the referee! Hamed Petereyns hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.02
Antonis Kouris flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Cruz who takes it down. Pedro Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
54.27
James Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Jason Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Nicholls knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Silvio Fernandes.
55.16
Claudio Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Luis Crespo controls it well on his chest. Luis Crespo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Fernandes.
59.05
Antonis Kouris makes a simple pass to Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Luis Soto!
60.58
Antonis Kouris flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Luis Soto had no chance!! Goal for Real Valladolid!
65.30
With great vision, Daniel Ream plays the ball forward to Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira plays a one-two with Vittorio Francioso and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Pieter Oliveira provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Luis Soto comfortably gets down and covers it.
66.13
Frederico Torres comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Ream. Frederico Torres is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Ream stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.54
Claudio Castillo knocks the ball forward to Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.45
Claudio Castillo hits a low pass to Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Garrido. Krunoslaw Nappi clumsily knocks into Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
75.15
Silvio Fernandes catches Jason Nicholls on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Nicholls stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.06
Sebastian Soler knocks the ball to his team mate, James Kitson. James Kitson flicks a high ball forward to Jason Nicholls who takes it down. Jason Nicholls threads the ball through into the box. Alejandro Garrido side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
79.08
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
81.09
Claudio Castillo makes an attacking run forward. Claudio Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.50
Jose Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Castillo. Claudio Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Facundo Alonso.
85.18
Krunoslaw Nappi sweeps the ball long. Pieter Oliveira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.31
Martin Marquez catches Pedro Cruz on the ankles. The referee warns Martin Marquez to calm down! Pedro Cruz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 10
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.8441558441558 vs 44.1558441558442
Play Area
Home team third: 24.68%, Midfield: 48.05%, Away team third: 27.27%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luis Soto of Barcelona

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Luis Soto (GK)
8
6
6
6
6. James Kitson (MID)
7
6
9. Luis Crespo (ATT)
8
10. Jason Nicholls (ATT)
8

12. Luis Morales (MID)
0
0

1. Abdul Lolo (GK)
6
7
6
4. Jan Petersen (DEF)
6
6. Daniel Ream (MID)
6
7
6
11. Pedro Cruz (ATT)
8

12. Dylan Galletti (DEF)
0
13. Sebastiao Costa (MID)
0
14. Sidney Gray (ATT)
0