Match Report


BarcelonaBarcelona     Villarreal CFVillarreal CF
Steve LowerySteve Lowery Adam Williams Adam Williams
Lucian NanuL. Nanu78
G
1
G
79Eric AppiahE. Appiah
Elena IzquierdoE. Izquierdo74
D
2
D
72Jakob PrantlJ. Prantl
Enrique SerranoE. Serrano76
D
3
D
72Kwame MarbusK. Marbus
Gregorio LopezG. Lopez75
D
4
D
73Alberto VegaA. Vega
Alejandro FernandezA. Fernandez80
M
5
D
69Luis FloresL. Flores
Jose RuizJ. Ruiz73
M
6
M
71Gialuca MiccoliG. Miccoli
Guillermo GuardiolaG. Guardiola77
M
7captain
M
75Matjaz ZanchiM. Zanchi
Claudio DiezC. Diez84
M
8
A
72Edmundo DiazE. Diaz
Juan-Carlos RamosJ. Ramos83
M
captain9
A
71Bernardo MorfeoB. Morfeo
Francisco CrespoF. Crespo82
A
10
A
66Alistair EustaceA. Eustace
Abel CastroA. Castro80
A
11
A
75Yohann SchouftY. Schouft
 
Alfredo DiezA. Diez75
D
12
M
76Fernando ReisF. Reis
Eduardo VilaE. Vila70
M
13
A
73Sergio FariaS. Faria
Cesar LoureiroC. Loureiro78
A
14
M
76Tiago RamosT. Ramos

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 19,442 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Barcelona are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Arias.


0.00
The first half starts with Barcelona kicking off!
3.53
Alberto Vega knocks the ball forward to Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo passes the ball forward to Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.50
Alistair Eustace clumsily knocks into Enrique Serrano. The referee warns Alistair Eustace to calm down! Enrique Serrano stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.41
Alejandro Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Ramos who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Ramos plays the ball forward to Abel Castro. Abel Castro shoots from long range but Eric Appiah is on top of it.
10.15
Matjaz Zanchi clumsily knocks into Claudio Diez. The referee calls over Matjaz Zanchi and shows him a yellow card! Claudio Diez runs off the knock.
20.29
Gialuca Miccoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo whips in a cross ball towards Matjaz Zanchi. Matjaz Zanchi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
24.28
Jose Ruiz flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Crespo who brings the ball under control. Francisco Crespo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Eric Appiah reads it well. He makes it look easy!
34.26
Kwame Marbus kicks a strong pass forward to Matjaz Zanchi. Matjaz Zanchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gialuca Miccoli. Gialuca Miccoli knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.30
Jakob Prantl catches Claudio Diez on the ankles. Jakob Prantl is given a warning by the referee! Claudio Diez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.30
Free kick to Barcelona just outside the area...
41.48
Abel Castro takes a stuttering run up and lifts the ball over the wall. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
44.52
Without breaking stride, Jakob Prantl plays the ball forward to Matjaz Zanchi. Matjaz Zanchi surges forward with the ball. Matjaz Zanchi shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
Jose Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Abel Castro who takes it down. Abel Castro shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Villarreal CF kicking off!
47.59
Kwame Marbus hoofs the ball up the pitch. Edmundo Diaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucian Nanu who gathers it comfortably.
48.01
Gialuca Miccoli plays the ball forward to Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
49.43
Gregorio Lopez makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Ramos. Juan-Carlos Ramos sees Abel Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Castro finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Eric Appiah manages to keep it out.
51.06
Guillermo Guardiola receives the ball from a throw-in from Claudio Diez. Guillermo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Crespo who brings the ball under control. Francisco Crespo runs straight at the defence! Francisco Crespo tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.37
Gregorio Lopez flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Fernandez who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Fernandez hits a low pass to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez whips in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.53
Jose Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Ruiz. Jose Ruiz connects with a diving header but Eric Appiah reads it well. Excellent save!
57.02
Alejandro Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Abel Castro who takes it down. Abel Castro hits a low pass to Francisco Crespo. Jakob Prantl barges into Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
59.27
Claudio Diez flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Crespo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Crespo threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Ramos. Juan-Carlos Ramos shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Eric Appiah. Excellent save.
61.58
Luis Flores knocks the ball forward to Bernardo Morfeo. Bernardo Morfeo makes a simple pass to Alistair Eustace. Alistair Eustace plays a one-two with Matjaz Zanchi and advances towards the goal... Alistair Eustace muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Lucian Nanu gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
63.07
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
65.15
Alberto Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Eustace. Alistair Eustace makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.13
With vision, Kwame Marbus plays the ball forward to Alberto Vega. With a delightful solo run, Alberto Vega stretches the opposition's defence. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Eustace. With a superhuman jump, Alistair Eustace connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.15
Matjaz Zanchi catches Guillermo Guardiola on the ankles. The referee brings Matjaz Zanchi to one side and gives him a warning! Guillermo Guardiola stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.36
Gregorio Lopez clumsily knocks into Matjaz Zanchi. Gregorio Lopez is shown the yellow card! Matjaz Zanchi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.59
Abel Castro catches Kwame Marbus on the ankles. Abel Castro is shown the yellow card! Kwame Marbus runs off the knock.
77.23
Villarreal CF have made 3 substitutions with Tiago Ramos replacing Bernardo Morfeo, Fernando Reis replacing Alistair Eustace and Sergio Faria replacing Edmundo Diaz .
81.15
Kwame Marbus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Lucian Nanu as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
82.06
Corner kick to Villarreal CF. Yohann Schouft chips it to the near post. Lucian Nanu scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Barcelona

Villarreal CF
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25%
44.7%
30.3%

Scorers
Abel Castro 39
Francisco Crespo 51
Edmundo Diaz 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Crespo of Barcelona

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

1.Eric Appiah (GK)
8
2.Jakob Prantl (DEF)
6
3.Kwame Marbus (DEF)
7
4.Alberto Vega (DEF)
7
5.Luis Flores (DEF)
6
6.Gialuca Miccoli (MID)
7
7.Matjaz Zanchi (MID)yellow card
6
8.Edmundo Diaz (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Bernardo Morfeo (ATT)
6
10.Alistair Eustace (ATT)
6
11.Yohann Schouft (ATT)
6
 
12.Fernando Reis (MID)
6
13.Sergio Faria (ATT)
6
14.Tiago Ramos (MID)
6