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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at La Victoria where Real Jaen play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 20,381 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Jaen are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Gutierrez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Jaen kick off!
3.29
Antonio Hierro hits a low pass to Alfredo Lorenzo. Alfredo Lorenzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pichichi. Rafael Pichichi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
9.35
Oscar Carmona makes a beautiful solo run. Oscar Carmona sees space and advances. Oscar Carmona shoots from 25 yards but is denied by John Niven. Excellent save.
12.24
Alfredo Lorenzo hacks Rodolfo Menendez from behind! The referee warns Alfredo Lorenzo to calm down! Rodolfo Menendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.45
Antonio Garrido threads a neat ball through to Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rodolfo Carcedo!
27.16
Oscar Carmona makes a probing pass to Cristi Belodedici. Cristi Belodedici makes a simple pass to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Pichichi. Rafael Pichichi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but John Niven is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
30.02
Alfredo Lorenzo threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Martinez. Jose Fortes Martinez whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Pichichi. Rafael Pichichi rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
38.16
Jose Fortes Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pichichi. Rafael Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Cristi Belodedici. Cristi Belodedici directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cristi Belodedici!
45.00
Rodolfo Menendez laces a weighted ball forward to Alfredo Alvarez. Alfredo Alvarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Jaen appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Jaen players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Barcelona start the second half!
49.09
Alfredo Lorenzo sees Pedro Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert Caballero.
51.32
Antonio Hierro darts forward. Antonio Hierro makes a simple pass to Nicolas Gomez. Nicolas Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro makes a deft header but John Niven reads it well. Quality keeping!
53.51
Nicolas Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pichichi. Rafael Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Lorenzo. Alfredo Lorenzo makes a looping header on goal. John Niven manages to gather it easily.
54.32
Antonio Gil makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.49
Alfredo Lorenzo threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Martinez. Jose Fortes Martinez lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Gomez. Nicolas Gomez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by John Niven!
59.27
Antonio Gil takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Antonio Garrido. Antonio Garrido makes a simple pass to Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto edges inside the box! Marcos Prieto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Marcos Prieto scores for Barcelona!!
61.27
Real Jaen have made a substitution with Simon Britton replacing Jose Fortes Martinez .
65.22
Rainer Kühn clumsily knocks into Valerio Albonetti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Valerio Albonetti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.22
Alfredo Lorenzo threads the ball through to Simon Britton. Simon Britton lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Gomez. Nicolas Gomez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.53
Alfredo Alvarez threads a neat ball through to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
75.03
Albert Caballero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto edges inside the box! Marcos Prieto looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
77.16
Real Jaen have made 2 substitutions with Fernando Rey replacing Nicolas Gomez and Hannes Dörner replacing Rafael Pichichi .
78.16
Rodolfo Menendez passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo plays a quick one-two with Marcos Prieto and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Carcedo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Rodolfo Carcedo scores for Barcelona!!
81.24
Albert Hidalgo threads the ball through to Rodolfo Menendez. Rodolfo Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Rainer Kühn who takes it down. Rainer Kühn whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo powers a header at goal. Solid save from Gregorio Hierro.
83.08
Antonio Gil catches Fernando Rey on the ankles. The referee calls over Antonio Gil and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Rey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.46
Cristi Belodedici makes a probing pass to Hannes Dörner. Hannes Dörner whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro makes a deft header. Good keeping from John Niven as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
85.30
It's a corner kick. Alfredo Lorenzo kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Antonio Garrido gets to the ball and clears it up field.
87.12
Without breaking stride, Alfredo Lorenzo plays the ball forward to Simon Britton. Simon Britton shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
89.13
Albert Hidalgo makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Antonio Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Menendez. Rodolfo Menendez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50.7462686567164 vs 49.2537313432836
Play Area
Home team third: 29.85%, Midfield: 44.78%, Away team third: 25.37%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Carcedo of Barcelona

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Oscar Carmona (DEF)
6
6
6
9. Nicolas Gomez (ATT)
7
10. Rafael Pichichi (ATT)
6
11. Pedro Castro (ATT)
6

12. Simon Britton (GK)
6
13. Hannes Dörner (MID)
6
14. Fernando Rey (ATT)
6

1. John Niven (GK)
8
6
3. Luis Vila (DEF)
6
6
6. Antonio Gil (MID)
6
7
9. Marcos Prieto (ATT)
9
10. Rainer Kühn (ATT)
6
11. Rodolfo Carcedo (ATT)
9

12. Billy Greig (DEF)
0
14. Malte Helmer (MID)
0