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Season 22 Archive: Elite League, Week 13

Barcelona 1 - 0 Celtic FC

Elite Football League Match, Barcelona vs. Celtic FC (Fri Jun 24)


                            Barcelona  |  Celtic FC
                              4-4-2 A  |  4-1-3-2 N
                         Bryngar Myre  |  Stuart Neilson
                                       |
                           L_Mulen GK  |  GK T_Flowers
                            G_Bale DF  |  DF C_Berra
                            J_Myre DF  |  DF B_Howedes
                      Ciaran_Clark DF  |  DF I_Garde
                       C_Obradovic DF  |  DF Fernando_Mera
                            R_Kopa MF  |  DM C_Makelele
                         B_Spencer MF  |  MF K_Mizuno
                         I_Muniain MF  |  MF D_Damjanovic
                      G_Karagounis MF  |  MF Almen_Abdi
                              Pele FW  |  FW P_McGowan
                            M_Hunt FW  |  FW M_Phisbaena
                                       |
                        Pepe_Reina SUB |  SUB S_Assenjo
                            B_Myre SUB |  SUB N_Wade
                       G_Wilkinson SUB |  SUB C_Metzelder
                          Maradona SUB |  SUB R_V_Persie
                     Adnan_Januzaj SUB |  SUB O_Ighalo

Referee: A_Dali (Iran)


Min. 1  :(cfc) D_Damjanovic with a superb first touch
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  B_Howedes gets on the end of the pass
          ...  But J_Myre with the fine tackle
Min. 1  :(brc) Pele breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on T_Flowers!
          ...  M_Phisbaena brings him down!
          ...  A_Dali calls him over!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
          ...  He is lucky not to have seen red!
Min. 2  :(brc) M_Hunt takes advantage of a mistake by C_Makelele
          ...  Can he make them pay?
          ...  M_Hunt with the punt towards goal!
          ...  But he puts it wide
          ...  He found himself with no room to manoeuvre
Min. 6  :(cfc) C_Berra drives it across the face of the goal P_McGowan
          ...  P_McGowan hits a crisp volley!
          ...  It sails over!
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 7  :(cfc) K_Mizuno volleys it forward. He finds P_McGowan
          ...  P_McGowan with a little chip!
          ...  It's gone over
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 8  :(cfc) D_Damjanovic runs forward
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  D_Damjanovic strikes a wicked curler !
          ...  But it goes wide of the post
Min. 11 :(cfc) D_Damjanovic finds C_Berra on the edge of the box
          ...  A cheeky lob from C_Berra !
          ...  L_Mulen catches the ball
Min. 19 :(brc) R_Kopa kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate in space!
          ...  He plays the ball in to him!
          ...  B_Spencer gets on the end of the pass
          ...  B_Spencer goes for goal !
          ...  He hits the side netting
          ...  There was some parts of the ground that thought that went in!
Min. 20 :(brc) I_Muniain with a precise ball to M_Hunt
          ...  But B_Howedes slides in two footed.
          ...  A_Dali has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 21 :(cfc) C_Makelele kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate in space!
          ...  He plays the ball in to him!
          ...  D_Damjanovic gets on the end of the pass
          ...  Blocked by C_Obradovic
Min. 22 :(brc) B_Spencer fires over a low cross to Pele
          ...  C_Berra wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 28 :(brc) B_Spencer runs down the wing
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space!
          ...  He cuts the ball back
          ...  G_Karagounis latches onto the pass
          ...  He carves out some space
          ...  G_Karagounis keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Rifled home!
          ...  The Barcelona fans go wild!
          ...  That's given Barcelona the lead!
          ...  Barcelona 1-0 Celtic FC ...
Min. 28 :(cfc) The Celtic FC manager told his side to change to a A strategy
Min. 28 :(cfc) K_Mizuno is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He throws it to Almen_Abdi
          ...  Almen_Abdi strikes a wicked curler !
          ...  But L_Mulen punches it away
Min. 29 :(cfc) P_McGowan nutmegs J_Myre
          ...  What a shot from P_McGowan !
          ...  It could go anywhere
          ...  It hits the side netting!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 31 :(brc) B_Spencer with a flicked pass to M_Hunt
          ...  Cleared by C_Berra
Min. 34 :(cfc) K_Mizuno sprints down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball across to M_Phisbaena
          ...  A well-placed shot from M_Phisbaena !
          ...  L_Mulen blocks the shot with his legs
          ...  And he gathers it!
Min. 35 :(brc) G_Karagounis with a slick pass to I_Muniain
          ...  I_Muniain could have let it bounce!
          ...  But T_Flowers palms it behind
          ...  A_Dali has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 35 :(cfc) C_Makelele with a neat pass into P_McGowan
          ...  P_McGowan with a stunning strike !
          ...  L_Mulen fists it away
          ...  That was a good save!
Min. 39 :(cfc) I_Garde gets to the by line and finds M_Phisbaena with a beautiful cross
          ...  M_Phisbaena attempts a chip!
          ...  L_Mulen blocks the shot with his legs
          ...  It goes clear!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(brc) I_Muniain unselfishly heads the ball back to G_Karagounis
          ...  The cross hits G_Karagounis on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
          ...  T_Flowers tips it round the post
          ...  Good save
          ...  Corner not given!!
Min. 46 :(brc) Pele nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  Pele tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Barcelona 1-0 Celtic FC

Min. 46 :(cfc) P_McGowan sidesteps B_Spencer
          ...  P_McGowan aiming for the bottom corner !
          ...  L_Mulen fists it away
Min. 48 :(brc) B_Spencer plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He heads towards the goal
          ...  He slides it past the defender!
          ...  Fernando_Mera takes the player down!!
          ...  PENALTY!!
          ...  No! The ref has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  Unbelievable!
Min. 57 :(brc) C_Obradovic with a first time pass
          ...  Pele runs onto it!
          ...  Pele hits a crisp volley!
          ...  Wide of goal
Min. 58 :(brc) B_Spencer feeds the ball through the middle
          ...  Pele runs onto it
          ...  He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
          ...  But B_Howedes clears the ball to safety
Min. 60 :(cfc) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  O_Ighalo will come on for M_Phisbaena and play FW
Min. 61 :(cfc) P_McGowan knocks the ball past the defender
          ...  P_McGowan with only one thing on his mind!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  But L_Mulen stops that one easily
Min. 63 :(cfc) P_McGowan sidesteps his marker
          ...  He runs forward now
          ...  P_McGowan with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  It's gone over
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 64 :(cfc) N_Wade takes off his tracksuit
          ...  he'll replace B_Howedes as DF
Min. 66 :(cfc) R_V_Persie is being brought on
          ...  Almen_Abdi is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 66 :(cfc) D_Damjanovic with a simple pass to P_McGowan
          ...  But Ciaran_Clark wins the ball with a sliding challenge
Min. 67 :(brc) B_Spencer nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  B_Spencer rifles it at the goal !
          ...  T_Flowers makes a fine save
Min. 67 :(cfc) C_Makelele with a slide rule pass to N_Wade
          ...  A well-placed shot from N_Wade !
          ...  But L_Mulen just gets his fingers to that one
Min. 68 :(brc) Pele finds his way through
          ...  He bears down on goal
          ...  I_Garde plays the back pass
          ...  T_Flowers can't get to it!!
          ...  It goes just wide!!
          ...  What a lucky escape!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  B_Spencer curls it into the box!
          ...  T_Flowers easily catches it!
Min. 68 :(brc) B_Spencer is all alone
          ...  the linesman keeps his flag down
          ...  I_Garde wins the ball well
          ...  A_Dali has given a free kick
          ...  He gets a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  What a silly place to give away a free kick
          ...  M_Hunt with the thundering drive
          ...  T_Flowers dives towards his top let hand corner
          ...  He's pushed that one just around the goal
          ...  Super Stop !
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  R_Kopa hits it into the box!
          ...  B_Spencer gets a shot in
          ...  But T_Flowers tips it over
          ...  A_Dali has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 69 :(cfc) R_V_Persie reads the run of N_Wade
          ...  J_Myre gets to the ball first
Min. 71 :(brc) G_Bale holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to Pele
          ...  But C_Berra wins the ball
Min. 72 :(brc) Pele gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He slides the ball past C_Berra!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  I_Garde anticipates the pass and cuts it out
Min. 73 :(brc) R_Kopa plays a long ball to I_Muniain
          ...  Wonderful sliding challenge by K_Mizuno
Min. 73 :(cfc) K_Mizuno looks to play the ball out wide
          ...  He plays the ball across to P_McGowan
          ...  C_Obradovic reads the play well
Min. 75 :(brc) Up goes the substitution board - B_Myre on for R_Kopa as a DF
Min. 75 :(brc) G_Wilkinson will come on for Pele and play DF
Min. 75 :(brc) Adnan_Januzaj will replace J_Myre and play DM
Min. 75 :(brc) It looks as though Barcelona is now playing D
Min. 81 :(cfc) P_McGowan lobs it over the defender
          ...  B_Myre scythes the player down.
          ...  Psycho!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution!
          ...  Stuart Neilson looks bemused that it wasn't more!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(brc) B_Spencer beats his marker
          ...  B_Spencer hits the ball first time!
          ...  Terrific shot
          ...  It takes a bounce of the defender
          ...  The deflection takes it just wide
          ...  That's unlucky!
Min. 91 :(brc) Curled in dangerously from B_Myre to M_Hunt
          ...  C_Berra reads it well
          ...  This boy is a quality defender
          ...  The crowd sing his praises
Min. 91 :(cfc) I_Garde beats B_Spencer
          ...  That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
          ...  Good sliding challenge from C_Obradovic and it had to be

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Camp Nou
Attendance           : 150,000
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Barcelona Match Info
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Best player          : B_Spencer (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : G_Karagounis (28)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : B_Myre (81)
Injured              : N/A
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Celtic FC Match Info
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Best player          : C_Berra
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : M_Phisbaena (1), I_Garde (68)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             Barcelona    |    Celtic FC
Attempts on Goal     :          11        |       13
Off target           :           5        |       5
On target            :           6        |       8
Possession           :          46        |       54
Corners              :           2        |       0
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       2
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :           6        |       10
Key Tackles          :           6        |       10
Key Passes           :          12        |       13
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Final Score          : Barcelona 1 - 0 Celtic FC
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Player Statistics - Barcelona
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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L_Mulen        GK  39   4   6   3  10 |  93   8   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0   0
G_Bale         DF   2  29  11   7  42 |  93   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  10   0
J_Myre         DF   2  27   9   7  39 |  76   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
Ciaran_Clark   DF   2  27   8   8  24 |  93   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
C_Obradovic    DF   2  24   5   7  20 |  93   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  60  10   0
R_Kopa         MF   2  14  29   8  23 |  76   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
B_Spencer      MF   1  11  28  12  31 |  93   0   0   4   1   4   0   0   0   0   0  55  12
I_Muniain      MF   1  10  27   8  24 |  93   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  40  25
G_Karagounis   MF   2   9  25   8  33 |  93   0   0   1   0   2   1   0   0   0  20  30  45
Pele           FW   1   7   9  33  26 |  76   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   2
M_Hunt         FW   2   9   7  33  33 |  93   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   6
Pepe_Reina     GK  27   2   1   1  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
B_Myre         DF   1  31  13   6  30 |  17   0   0   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2   8  -2
G_Wilkinson    DF   1  28   9   7  31 |  17   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Maradona       MF   1  10  26  16  18 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Adnan_Januzaj  DM   3  11  26  10  23 |  17   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Celtic FC
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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T_Flowers      GK  39   2   2   1  27 |  93   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Berra        DF   2  30   6   6  32 |  93   0   4   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  80  10   5
B_Howedes      DF   2  28  10   8  23 |  65   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
I_Garde        DF   2  28  10   6  32 |  93   0   2   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  38   8  -2
Fernando_Mera  DF   3  28   9   8  27 |  93   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
C_Makelele     DM   2  11  26   9  30 |  93   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
K_Mizuno       MF   1   8  29   9  28 |  93   0   1   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  40   0
D_Damjanovic   MF   2   9  29   8  47 |  93   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0 -20  10 -19
Almen_Abdi     MF   1  10  26  11  30 |  67   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
P_McGowan      FW   2   8   8  31  16 |  93   0   0   0   0   7   0   0   0   0   0   0  19
M_Phisbaena    FW   2   8  12  30  32 |  61   0   0   0   0   2   0   1   0   0  -2  -2   8
S_Assenjo      GK  28   3   3   4  34 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Wade         DF   2  28   8   6  25 |  28   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
C_Metzelder    DF   2  25   8   8  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_V_Persie     MF   2   9  26  13  31 |  26   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
O_Ighalo       FW   1   8   7  23  21 |  32   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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