Match Report


BarcelonaBarcelona     Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Elena FerrerE. Ferrer63
G
1
G
59Nick BarryN. Barry
Alexander WalterA. Walter71
D
captain2
D
64Eugenio VilaE. Vila
Edmundo TorresE. Torres70
D
3
D
57Angelo ColyA. Coly
Adrian MustoeA. Mustoe69
D
4captain
D
54Carlos HerreroC. Herrero
Antonio MorenoA. Moreno67
M
5
D
46Jean-Paul AbidallahJ. Abidallah
Rafael PardoR. Pardo63
M
6
M
73Rafael PirriR. Pirri
Sebastian SotoS. Soto57
M
7
M
49Enrique KikoE. Kiko
Adolfo DelgadoA. Delgado54
M
8
A
69Erwin KasmiE. Kasmi
David KerrD. Kerr71
A
9
A
54Eduardo GuardiolaE. Guardiola
Arturo GimenezA. Gimenez57
A
10
A
51Patricio Del SolP. Del Sol
Fernando VilaF. Vila56
A
11
A
50Alejandro CastilloA. Castillo
 
Alan JacksonA. Jackson64
D
12
G
58Oscar FerrerO. Ferrer
Natale BusoN. Buso62
G
13
A
49Miguel MartinM. Martin
Eugenio RedondoE. Redondo59
D
14
A
46Juan-Carlos CastilloJ. Castillo

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 9,345 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan  Carmona.


0.00
Barcelona kick off and get the match underway!
4.26
Rafael Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Del Sol collects the pass. Patricio Del Sol sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
10.04
With some swift thinking, Rafael Pirri plays the ball forward to Alejandro Castillo. Alejandro Castillo plays a one-two with Patricio Del Sol and advances towards the goal... Alejandro Castillo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Alexander Walter.
15.21
Sebastian Soto catches Rafael Pirri on the ankles. Sebastian Soto is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Pirri runs off the knock.
21.47
Adrian Mustoe makes a probing pass to Sebastian Soto. Sebastian Soto hits a low pass to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards David Kerr. David Kerr connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
24.37
Adolfo Delgado flicks a high ball forward to David Kerr who takes it down. David Kerr lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
27.32
Carlos Herrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Kiko. Enrique Kiko flicks a high ball forward to Erwin Kasmi who takes it down. Erwin Kasmi shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
28.31
Edmundo Torres pushes up the pitch. Edmundo Torres flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Gimenez who takes it down. Arturo Gimenez shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.14
With some swift thinking, Rafael Pirri plays the ball forward to Patricio Del Sol. Patricio Del Sol lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola connects with a diving header. It's there!! Elena Ferrer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.58
Enrique Kiko surges forward with the ball. Enrique Kiko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Rafael Pardo advances with the ball. Rafael Pardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Vila but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano get the second half underway!
47.04
Rafael Pardo makes a simple pass to David Kerr. David Kerr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Vila.
51.10
Rafael Pardo flicks a high ball forward to David Kerr who takes it down. David Kerr edges inside the box! Some good footwork from David Kerr provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Nick Barry had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
54.05
Alexander Walter makes a simple pass to Sebastian Soto. Sebastian Soto flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Gimenez controls it well on his chest. Arturo Gimenez shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.11
Angelo Coly sees Enrique Kiko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Kiko takes it forward alone. Enrique Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi connects with a diving header. Erwin Kasmi scores for Rayo Vallecano!!
60.55
Adrian Mustoe kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Soto. Sebastian Soto knocks the ball forward to David Kerr. David Kerr lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Vila. Fernando Vila finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Nick Barry had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
65.42
Enrique Kiko sees a break and surges forward. Enrique Kiko cuts inside the box! Enrique Kiko shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Enrique Kiko!
71.51
Rafael Pardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vila. Fernando Vila finds some space and shoots from distance but Nick Barry reads it well. Superb keeping!
75.53
Rafael Pardo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Pardo makes a defence splitting pass to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.18
Barcelona have made 3 substitutions with Alan Jackson replacing Sebastian Soto, Natale Buso replacing Adrian Mustoe and Eugenio Redondo replacing Arturo Gimenez .
83.47
Alexander Walter passes the ball forward to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Vila collects the pass. Fernando Vila sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Barcelona

Rayo Vallecano
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
23.6%
48.6%
27.8%

Scorers
David Kerr 21, 51
Fernando Vila 61
Eduardo Guardiola 32
Erwin Kasmi 55
Enrique Kiko 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Kerr of Barcelona

Match Ratings
1.Elena Ferrer (GK)
6
2.Alexander Walter (DEF)
6
3.Edmundo Torres (DEF)
6
4.Adrian Mustoe (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Moreno (MID)
6
6.Rafael Pardo (MID)
7
7.Sebastian Soto (MID)
6
8.Adolfo Delgado (MID)
6
9.David Kerr (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Arturo Gimenez (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Vila (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Alan Jackson (DEF)
6
13.Natale Buso (GK)
6
14.Eugenio Redondo (DEF)
6

1.Nick Barry (GK)
6
2.Eugenio Vila (DEF)
6
3.Angelo Coly (DEF)
6
4.Carlos Herrero (DEF)
6
5.Jean-Paul Abidallah (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Pirri (MID)
6
7.Enrique Kiko (MID)goal scored
9
8.Erwin Kasmi (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Eduardo Guardiola (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Patricio Del Sol (ATT)
6
11.Alejandro Castillo (ATT)
6
 
12.Oscar Ferrer (GK)
0
13.Miguel Martin (ATT)
0
14.Juan-Carlos Castillo (ATT)
0