Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Albacete Balompie. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Miguel Carrasco.
The pitch is in good condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Miguel Carrasco.
0.00
0-0Albacete Balompie get the match underway!
3.17
0-1David Castro sees space and advances. David Castro makes a beautiful solo run. David Castro plays a one-two with Aron Redeker and rushes in on goal... David Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.30
0-1David Castro flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Herrero who takes it down. Roberto Herrero makes a simple pass to Edmundo Del Sol. Edmundo Del Sol shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.58
0-1Andres Marin catches Arturo Gimenez on the ankles. The referee calls over Andres Marin and shows him a yellow card! Arturo Gimenez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.40
0-1Adolfo Camacho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aron Redeker. Aron Redeker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.20
0-1Marcos Pirri comes in with a high challenge, catching Antonio Moreno with his studs. Marcos Pirri is shown the red card!! Antonio Moreno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.10
Adolfo Delgado knocks the ball forward to Fernando Vila. Fernando Vila shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.09
Edmundo Torres plays the ball forward to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Gimenez controls it well on his chest. Arturo Gimenez plays a one-two with David Kerr and rushes in on goal... Arturo Gimenez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.53
Adrian Mustoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rafael Pardo rushes past Daniel Antunes! Some world-class footwork from Rafael Pardo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's there!! Daniel Blanco has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albacete Balompie players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Barcelona kick off and get the second half underway!
51.13
1-1Adolfo Camacho barges into Adolfo Delgado. Adolfo Camacho is shown the yellow card! Adolfo Delgado runs off the knock.
54.15
Sebastian Soto passes the ball forward to David Kerr. David Kerr rushes past Andres Marin! David Kerr cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.57
1-1Albacete Balompie have made a substitution with David Van Der Meyde replacing Aron Redeker .
65.58
Sebastian Soto darts forward. Sebastian Soto plays a quick one-two with David Kerr and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Soto tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
73.58
Adrian Mustoe hits a low pass to Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Vila easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Vila shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.41
Rafael Pardo knocks the ball forward to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Marin.
77.43
Barcelona have made 3 substitutions with Alan Jackson replacing Sebastian Soto, Natale Buso replacing Adrian Mustoe and Eugenio Redondo replacing Arturo Gimenez .
84.27
Alan Jackson threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Redondo. Eugenio Redondo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Castro.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
68.9%
31.1%
Play Area
20.3%
51.4%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Pardo of Barcelona |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Elena Ferrer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexander Walter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edmundo Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adrian Mustoe (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Antonio Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Pardo (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Sebastian Soto (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Adolfo Delgado (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Kerr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Arturo Gimenez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fernando Vila (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alan Jackson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Natale Buso (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eugenio Redondo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Daniel Blanco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andres Marin (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Daniel Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Castro (DEF) | | 8 |
| 5. | Andres Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Herrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adolfo Camacho (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Aron Redeker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Crespo (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edmundo Del Sol (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Van Der Meyde (GK) | 6 | |
| 12. | Juan-Carlos Ferrer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcos Pirri (MID) |  | 3 |
| 14. | Pablo Redondo (ATT) | 0 | |