Match Report


Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas     BarcelonaBarcelona
Computer Player Computer Player Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Daniel José MariD. José Mari61
G
1
G
78Lucian NanuL. Nanu
Samuel SousaS. Sousa82
D
2
D
74Elena IzquierdoE. Izquierdo
Brian GilchristB. Gilchrist66
D
3
D
76Enrique SerranoE. Serrano
Omer CarltonO. Carlton66
D
captain4
D
75Alfredo DiezA. Diez
Luis DelgadoL. Delgado62
D
5
M
80Alejandro FernandezA. Fernandez
Rafael IbanezR. Ibanez74
M
6
M
77Guillermo GuardiolaG. Guardiola
Don HendryD. Hendry66
M
7
M
81Jose RomanJ. Roman
Patricio ReyP. Rey61
M
8
M
84Claudio DiezC. Diez
Jose Javier PastorJ. Pastor68
A
9captain
M
83Alejandro SotoA. Soto
Edgar VarelaE. Varela67
A
10
A
83Francisco CrespoF. Crespo
Abdelmalek ArribagéA. Arribagé65
A
11
A
80Abel CastroA. Castro
 
Steve MacleanS. Maclean63
A
12
D
75Gregorio LopezG. Lopez
Gabriel MunozG. Munoz58
A
13
M
73Jose RuizJ. Ruiz
Jose Javier CalvoJ. Calvo58
G
14
A
78Cesar LoureiroC. Loureiro

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 19,561 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.


0.00
Union Las Palmas kick off and get the first half underway!
3.53
Luis Delgado flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Rey who brings the ball under control. Patricio Rey flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Pastor who takes it down. Jose Javier Pastor shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Union Las Palmas are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
6.58
Don Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Ibanez. Rafael Ibanez tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Lucian Nanu. Excellent save.
9.12
Enrique Serrano breaks forward. Enrique Serrano sees Alejandro Soto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Gilchrist.
12.51
Brian Gilchrist knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Ibanez. Rafael Ibanez kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor shoots from outside the area. Lucian Nanu gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
14.02
Guillermo Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
18.58
Jose Roman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Castro. Abel Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.12
Rafael Ibanez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rafael Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Lucian Nanu.
42.13
Omer Carlton sees Rafael Ibanez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Rafael Ibanez plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor knocks in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Arribagé. With a superhuman jump, Abdelmalek Arribagé connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.16
Guillermo Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Daniel José Mari!
45.00
Brian Gilchrist threads the ball through to Don Hendry. Don Hendry shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Barcelona kick off and get the second half underway!
47.19
Brian Gilchrist chips the ball to his team mate, Don Hendry. Don Hendry advances with the ball. Don Hendry shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.38
Francisco Crespo plays the ball forward to Abel Castro. Abel Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Daniel José Mari had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
51.04
Showing wonderful composure, Claudio Diez laces a weighted ball forward to Abel Castro. Abel Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
54.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Brian Gilchrist laces a weighted ball forward to Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Lucian Nanu. Excellent save.
55.42
Luis Delgado threads a neat ball through to Rafael Ibanez. Rafael Ibanez flicks a high ball forward to Abdelmalek Arribagé who takes it down. Abdelmalek Arribagé shoots from 20 yards. Lucian Nanu effortlessly gets down and covers it.
61.15
Brian Gilchrist sees space and advances. Brian Gilchrist decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Gilchrist shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.40
Claudio Diez flicks a high pass forward. Abel Castro controls it well on his chest. Abel Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
66.49
Alfredo Diez threads a neat ball through to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo shoots from 25 yards. Daniel José Mari effortlessly gets down and covers it.
69.12
Guillermo Guardiola takes it forward alone. Guillermo Guardiola shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
71.19
Alfredo Diez flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Crespo collects the pass. Francisco Crespo finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.10
Alfredo Diez flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Diez who brings the ball under control. Claudio Diez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.10
Barcelona have made 3 substitutions with Gregorio Lopez replacing Enrique Serrano, Jose Ruiz replacing Guillermo Guardiola and Cesar Loureiro replacing Francisco Crespo .
85.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Claudio Diez laces a weighted ball forward to Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro shoots from long range but somehow Daniel José Mari manages to keep it out.
87.21
Patricio Rey flicks the ball to his team mate, Abdelmalek Arribagé. Abdelmalek Arribagé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Diez.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Union Las Palmas

Barcelona
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
34.6%
46.2%
19.2%

Scorers
Brian Gilchrist 61
Francisco Crespo 19, 51
Abel Castro 48, 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Abel Castro of Barcelona

Match Ratings
1.Daniel José Mari (GK)
6
2.Samuel Sousa (DEF)
6
3.Brian Gilchrist (DEF)goal scored
8
4.Omer Carlton (DEF)
6
5.Luis Delgado (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Ibanez (MID)
6
7.Don Hendry (MID)
6
8.Patricio Rey (MID)
6
9.Jose Javier Pastor (ATT)
6
10.Edgar Varela (ATT)
6
11.Abdelmalek Arribagé (ATT)
6
 
12.Steve Maclean (ATT)
0
13.Gabriel Munoz (ATT)
0
14.Jose Javier Calvo (GK)
0

1.Lucian Nanu (GK)
7
2.Elena Izquierdo (DEF)
6
3.Enrique Serrano (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Diez (DEF)
6
5.Alejandro Fernandez (MID)
6
6.Guillermo Guardiola (MID)
6
7.Jose Roman (MID)
6
8.Claudio Diez (MID)
7
9.Alejandro Soto (MID)
6
10.Francisco Crespo (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Abel Castro (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Gregorio Lopez (DEF)
6
13.Jose Ruiz (MID)
6
14.Cesar Loureiro (ATT)
6