Match Report


BarcelonaBarcelona     Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié
Steve LowerySteve Lowery Jim Toke Jim Toke
Lucian NanuL. Nanu78
G
1
G
79Samuel RamosS. Ramos
Elena IzquierdoE. Izquierdo74
D
2
D
79Hugo VazquezH. Vazquez
Alfredo DiezA. Diez75
D
3captain
D
78Oliver LindemannO. Lindemann
Gregorio LopezG. Lopez75
D
4
D
73Jose Fortes RomanJ. Roman
Alejandro FernandezA. Fernandez80
M
5
D
79Mohammed Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree
Jose RuizJ. Ruiz73
M
6
M
90Richard JamesR. James
Guillermo GuardiolaG. Guardiola77
M
7
M
91Frederico GuardiolaF. Guardiola
Claudio DiezC. Diez84
M
8
M
85Jose OliveiraJ. Oliveira
Juan-Carlos RamosJ. Ramos83
M
captain9
A
79Hugo LeonH. Leon
Francisco CrespoF. Crespo82
A
10
A
82Carlos Dario RamosC. Ramos
Abel CastroA. Castro80
A
11
A
87Tonci VukojaT. Vukoja
 
Fernando SuarezF. Suarez67
D
12
A
80Victor José MariV. José Mari
Eduardo VilaE. Vila70
M
13
M
85Albert RuizA. Ruiz
Cesar LoureiroC. Loureiro78
A
14
D
70Quim NunesQ. Nunes

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.


0.00
Barcelona kick off and get the match underway!
4.29
Tonci Vukoja hacks Elena Izquierdo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Elena Izquierdo stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.57
Juan-Carlos Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Crespo who takes it down. Francisco Crespo shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Samuel Ramos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.49
Elena Izquierdo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.39
Alfredo Diez flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Crespo who brings the ball under control. Francisco Crespo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.07
Richard James kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Lucian Nanu.
15.53
It's a corner kick. Richard James loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Hugo Vazquez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.32
Claudio Diez clumsily knocks into Hugo Vazquez. The referee calls over Claudio Diez and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Vazquez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.39
Alejandro Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez threads the ball through to Abel Castro. Abel Castro finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
27.21
Jose Ruiz catches Frederico Guardiola on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Ruiz and shows him a yellow card! Frederico Guardiola runs off the knock.
30.50
Claudio Diez threads a neat ball through to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
34.27
Richard James advances with the ball. Richard James lofts in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.25
Jose Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.35
Richard James makes a high pass forward. Tonci Vukoja shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Tonci Vukoja shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
42.57
Mohammed Van Der Ree flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Oliveira. Jose Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Dario Ramos who brings the ball under control. Carlos Dario Ramos plays a one-two with Hugo Leon and advances towards the goal... Carlos Dario Ramos tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Lucian Nanu. What a great pair of hands!
44.29
Frederico Guardiola flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Oliveira. Jose Oliveira takes it forward alone. Jose Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Lucian Nanu!
45.00
Without breaking stride, Juan-Carlos Ramos plays the ball forward to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo tries a spectacular long range effort. Samuel Ramos gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Betis Balompié start the second half!
47.12
Claudio Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.24
Frederico Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos rushes past Claudio Diez! Carlos Dario Ramos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
51.20
Oliver Lindemann makes a beautiful solo run. Oliver Lindemann knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Lucian Nanu.
55.38
Gregorio Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Ruiz. Jose Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Ruiz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Fortes Roman comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
60.34
Jose Ruiz makes a probing pass to Abel Castro. Abel Castro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Abel Castro shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
63.05
Richard James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon plays a one-two with Carlos Dario Ramos and advances towards the goal... Hugo Leon rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Lucian Nanu had no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
77.46
Jose Fortes Roman powers a long ball forward. Hugo Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucian Nanu who gathers it comfortably.
78.40
Frederico Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Lopez.
83.31
Jose Oliveira makes a simple pass to Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Leon controls it well on his chest. Hugo Leon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Lopez.
85.15
Jose Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard James. Richard James whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Lucian Nanu.
86.48
It's a corner kick which Richard James takes quickly, playing the ball short to Oliver Lindemann. Gregorio Lopez comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
87.49
Juan-Carlos Ramos catches Richard James on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard James runs off the knock.
90.00
Frederico Guardiola passes the ball forward to Richard James. Richard James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucian Nanu who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Barcelona

Real Betis Balompié
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
27.5%
45%
27.5%

Scorers
Francisco Crespo 7
Tonci Vukoja 34
Hugo Leon 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Leon of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings
1.Lucian Nanu (GK)
9
2.Elena Izquierdo (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Diez (DEF)
6
4.Gregorio Lopez (DEF)
6
5.Alejandro Fernandez (MID)
6
6.Jose Ruiz (MID)yellow card
6
7.Guillermo Guardiola (MID)
6
8.Claudio Diez (MID)yellow card
6
9.Juan-Carlos Ramos (MID)yellow card
6
10.Francisco Crespo (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Abel Castro (ATT)
7
 
12.Fernando Suarez (DEF)
0
13.Eduardo Vila (MID)
0
14.Cesar Loureiro (ATT)
0

1.Samuel Ramos (GK)
7
2.Hugo Vazquez (DEF)
6
3.Oliver Lindemann (DEF)
6
4.Jose Fortes Roman (DEF)
6
5.Mohammed Van Der Ree (DEF)
6
6.Richard James (MID)
8
7.Frederico Guardiola (MID)
6
8.Jose Oliveira (MID)
7
9.Hugo Leon (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Carlos Dario Ramos (ATT)
8
11.Tonci Vukoja (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Victor José Mari (ATT)
0
13.Albert Ruiz (MID)
0
14.Quim Nunes (DEF)
0