Match Report


BarcelonaBarcelona     Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña
Chris WoodChris Wood Computer Player Computer Player
Emilio NavarreteE. Navarrete77
G
1
G
72Ronnie MersonR. Merson
Héctor González JiménezH. Jiménez71
D
2
D
75Gabriel RamosG. Ramos
Gabriel VelascoG. Velasco77
D
3
D
70Frederico AntunesF. Antunes
Albert CaballeroA. Caballero79
D
4
D
70Vinicio E. PensalfiniV. Pensalfini
Antonio GarridoA. Garrido79
M
5
M
79Alexandre MoreiraA. Moreira
Antonio GilA. Gil80
M
captain6
M
74Patricio FerrerP. Ferrer
Gary JohnstoneG. Johnstone77
M
7captain
M
70Alec LawA. Law
Vincenzo JanesV. Janes74
M
8
M
67Felipe DiazF. Diaz
Marcos PrietoM. Prieto79
A
9
A
77Dean LaverD. Laver
Joseph-Desire MbamiJ. Mbami81
A
10
A
77Colin JamesC. James
Guillermo GarridoG. Garrido77
A
11
A
75Lars TurekL. Turek
 
Rodolfo CarcedoR. Carcedo77
A
12
A
71Alen JarniA. Jarni
Jeroen StamJ. Stam73
M
13
D
68Juan-Carlos KikoJ. Kiko
Oscar HernandezO. Hernandez76
D
14
G
66Gavin McCoistG. McCoist

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 15,911 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Barcelona and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Cano.


0.00
Barcelona get the match underway!
2.22
Gabriel Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Law. Alec Law advances with the ball. Alec Law shoots from 20 yards but Emilio Navarrete reads it well. Quality keeping!
3.11
Without breaking stride, Lars Turek plays the ball forward to Colin James. Colin James knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Laver. Dean Laver connects with a diving header but somehow Emilio Navarrete manages to keep it out.
10.44
Antonio Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is deflected wide by Gabriel Ramos.
11.59
It's a corner kick. Vincenzo Janes kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Lars Turek reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
12.37
Patricio Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Laver. With a superhuman jump, Dean Laver connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.52
Héctor González Jiménez sees Gary Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Johnstone sees Joseph-Desire Mbami in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joseph-Desire Mbami runs straight at the defence! Joseph-Desire Mbami muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Gabriel Ramos. Excellent block.
15.13
Alexandre Moreira hits a low pass to Alec Law. Alec Law tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
16.10
Frederico Antunes threads the ball through to Patricio Ferrer. With vision, Patricio Ferrer laces a through ball forward to Lars Turek. Lars Turek whips in a cross ball towards Dean Laver. Dean Laver is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
20.02
Patricio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Dean Laver controls it well on his chest. Dean Laver plays a scrappy one-two with Colin James and advances towards the goal... Dean Laver strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Emilio Navarrete is on top of it.
21.03
Patricio Ferrer takes it forward alone. Patricio Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Moreira. Alexandre Moreira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Emilio Navarrete!
22.58
Vinicio E. Pensalfini hits a low pass to Felipe Diaz. Felipe Diaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Law. Alec Law puts a great ball through. Dean Laver runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.22
Antonio Garrido kicks a strong pass forward to Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami plays a scrappy one-two with Guillermo Garrido and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Joseph-Desire Mbami provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Vinicio E. Pensalfini.
26.40
Frederico Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Marcos Prieto. The referee calls over Frederico Antunes and warns him to calm down! Marcos Prieto gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.22
Alec Law flicks a high pass forward to Lars Turek who brings the ball under control. Lars Turek lofts in a cross ball towards Colin James. Colin James knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.01
Gabriel Velasco clumsily knocks into Colin James. Gabriel Velasco is warned by the referee! Colin James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.09
Alec Law knocks the ball forward to Lars Turek. Lars Turek shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Emilio Navarrete.
44.14
Vinicio E. Pensalfini makes a simple pass to Alec Law. Alec Law kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Laver. Dean Laver beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Emilio Navarrete.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barcelona appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off the second half!
47.23
Antonio Gil advances with the ball. Antonio Gil makes a defence splitting pass to Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.58
Vincenzo Janes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone sees Guillermo Garrido just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Guillermo Garrido provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ronnie Merson.
50.47
It's a corner kick. Vincenzo Janes loops the ball over to the far post. Some silky footwork from Antonio Garrido provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
51.22
Alexandre Moreira passes the ball forward to Dean Laver. Dean Laver sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Emilio Navarrete keeps it out!
55.11
Vinicio E. Pensalfini sees a break and surges forward. Vinicio E. Pensalfini flicks a high ball forward to Dean Laver who takes it down. Dean Laver whips in a cross ball towards Colin James. Colin James makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
57.48
Héctor González Jiménez threads a neat ball through to Antonio Gil. Antonio Gil hits a low pass to Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.07
Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Alen Jarni replacing Vinicio E. Pensalfini and Juan-Carlos Kiko replacing Alec Law .
61.11
Gabriel Ramos picks a pass forward to Juan-Carlos Kiko. Juan-Carlos Kiko threads a neat ball through to Colin James. Colin James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.03
Gabriel Velasco knocks the ball forward to Antonio Gil. Antonio Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ronnie Merson with no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
72.07
Alexandre Moreira hits a low pass to Lars Turek. Lars Turek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
73.50
Gabriel Velasco sees space and advances. Gabriel Velasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Ramos.
77.57
Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Gavin McCoist replacing Colin James .
79.36
Juan-Carlos Kiko threads the ball through to Alen Jarni. Alen Jarni hits a low pass to Lars Turek. Lars Turek lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin McCoist. Gavin McCoist rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Emilio Navarrete is on top of it.
83.40
Gary Johnstone decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Johnstone tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
84.14
Antonio Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Gil collects the pass. Antonio Gil makes a simple pass to Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami cuts inside the box! Joseph-Desire Mbami rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
85.50
Antonio Gil punts the ball hopefully upfield. Joseph-Desire Mbami passes the ball forward to Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Ronnie Merson is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Barcelona

Deportivo La Coruña
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
11
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
29.8%
39.3%
31%

Scorers
Gary Johnstone 65
Colin James 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Emilio Navarrete of Barcelona

Match Ratings