Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Numancia. A crowd of 19,000 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Barcelona are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Barcelona are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Numancia get the match underway!
10.07
0-0Brahim Meriem makes a probing pass to Alberto Dominguez. Alberto Dominguez sees space and advances. Alberto Dominguez shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.12
Duncan Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Dörner. Nico Dörner tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
16.38
1-0Paul Sammer flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Dominguez. Gabriel Dominguez knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Molina. Eugenio Molina connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.57
1-0Oscar Cabrera makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Arias. Jose Fortes Arias makes a simple pass to Eugenio Molina. Eugenio Molina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Julian Rodriquez manages to gather it comfortably.
22.07
1-0Oscar Cabrera takes it forward alone. Oscar Cabrera surges forward with the ball. Oscar Cabrera threads the ball through to Gabriel Dominguez but he's offside!
26.56
Didier Arnaud threads the ball through to Nico Dörner. Nico Dörner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Michael Patterson manages to gather it comfortably.
30.52
Paul Sammer makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Sammer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.17
António Quezada controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccol˜ Maltagliati. Niccol˜ Maltagliati shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
36.06
1-0Eduardo Ferrer threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Arias. Jose Fortes Arias kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Molina. Eugenio Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.04
Didier Arnaud kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Dörner. Nico Dörner shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Michael Patterson manages to gather it comfortably.
44.07
António Quezada flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Dörner. Nico Dörner whips in a cross ball towards Niccol˜ Maltagliati. Niccol˜ Maltagliati directs the ball goalwards with his head. Michael Patterson easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
Didier Arnaud surges forward with the ball. Didier Arnaud knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Cabrera.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Barcelona kicking off!
53.45
Arturo Carrasco sees a break and surges forward. Arturo Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Molina. Eugenio Molina is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.44
Paul Sammer passes the ball forward to Gabriel Dominguez. Gabriel Dominguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Molina. Eugenio Molina shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.34
Didier Arnaud sees a break and surges forward. Didier Arnaud whips in a cross ball towards Nico Dörner. Nico Dörner flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.28
2-0Paul Sammer barges into Duncan Dickov. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.43
Arturo Carrasco makes a probing pass to Gabriel Dominguez. Gabriel Dominguez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Rodriquez who gathers it comfortably.
65.06
Arturo Carrasco passes the ball forward to Gabriel Dominguez. Gabriel Dominguez whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Molina. Eugenio Molina powers a header at goal but somehow Julian Rodriquez manages to keep it out.
69.00
Jose Fortes Arias sees a break and surges forward. Jose Fortes Arias goes all the way! Jose Fortes Arias tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.40
Brahim Meriem makes a probing pass to Alberto Dominguez. Alberto Dominguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Dörner. Nico Dörner finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.56
John Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Sammer shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.51
Alberto Dominguez makes a probing pass to Nico Dörner. Nico Dörner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Michael Patterson!
78.56
Didier Arnaud chips the ball to his team mate, Niccol˜ Maltagliati. Niccol˜ Maltagliati sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.54
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
84.02
Jose Fortes Arias flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Molina. Eugenio Molina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brahim Meriem.
87.48
2-0Didier Arnaud hacks Jose Fortes Arias from behind! Didier Arnaud is given a warning by the referee! Jose Fortes Arias hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.7%
Scorers
| Eugenio Molina 16, 53 |