Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 18,489 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Cortes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Cortes.
0.00
0-0Extremadura UD get the match underway!
2.55
0-0Marcos Prieto makes a simple pass to Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo Lorenzo.
4.47
1-0Mohamed Khellafi flicks a high pass forward. Ulrich César controls it well on his chest. Ulrich César plays a one-two with Jorge Semedo and advances towards the goal... Ulrich César cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.44
1-0Gary Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Joseph-Desire Mbami who brings the ball under control. Joseph-Desire Mbami tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
12.01
Without breaking stride, Gabriel Velasco plays the ball forward to Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone finds space and glances 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!!
15.32
1-1Gabriel Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Gil. Antonio Gil flicks a high ball forward to Joseph-Desire Mbami who takes it down. Joseph-Desire Mbami shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.43
Pedro Gento knocks the ball forward to Mohamed Khellafi. Mohamed Khellafi knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Carcedo. Oscar Carcedo makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.36
2-1Joseph-Desire Mbami advances with the ball. Joseph-Desire Mbami whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent block by Albert Vicente!
24.36
Antonio Gil threads a neat ball through to Antonio Garrido. Antonio Garrido knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.50
Edmundo Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Gary Johnstone collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Johnstone plays the ball forward to Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Vicente.
28.48
With vision, Mohamed Khellafi plays the ball forward to Ulrich César. Ulrich César tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.32
Joseph-Desire Mbami flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Garrido holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Niels Dos Santos is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
34.27
Gabriel Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Gary Johnstone collects the pass. Gary Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Eric Kühn!
38.08
2-1Barcelona are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
40.16
Oscar Hernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Gil. Antonio Gil threads a neat ball through to Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Kühn who gathers it comfortably.
44.14
Albert Caballero plays the ball forward to Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Eric Kühn.
45.00
2-1Corner kick to Barcelona. Gary Johnstone plays it to the near post. Frederico Vicente reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura UD 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!
48.48
Mohamed Khellafi flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Vicente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Vicente shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Emilio Navarrete manages to gather it easily.
51.27
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
63.53
Joseph-Desire Mbami threads the ball through to Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Eric Kühn!
71.51
Joseph-Desire Mbami passes the ball forward to Antonio Gil. Antonio Gil whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
72.11
Antonio Gil threads a neat ball through to Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
77.31
2-1Extremadura UD appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
77.31
Albert Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Gil. Antonio Gil chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
83.29
Frederico Vicente flicks a high pass forward. Ulrich César controls it well on his chest. Ulrich César makes a simple pass, allowing Jorge Semedo to run into the box. Jorge Semedo rockets a shot on goal but somehow Emilio Navarrete manages to keep it out.
89.15
Antonio Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Joseph-Desire Mbami collects the pass. Joseph-Desire Mbami controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Eric Kühn.
90.00
Antonio Gil takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Marcos Prieto shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Eric Kühn picks it out of the air!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
12
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.5%
61.5%
Play Area
33.3%
46.2%
20.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eric Kühn of Extremadura UD |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Kühn (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Albert Vicente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Niels Dos Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodolfo Lorenzo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pedro Gento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederico Vicente (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mohamed Khellafi (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Oscar Carcedo (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | J-David Zugna (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jorge Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ulrich César (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Christopher Ocwirk (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Santoni (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albert Cano (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Emilio Navarrete (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edmundo Nieto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Gil (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Antonio Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gary Johnstone (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Marcos Prieto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joseph-Desire Mbami (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Guillermo Garrido (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Vincenzo Janes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jonas Brückner (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marek Bak (MID) | 0 | |