Euro Div 2, Barcelona vs. Lyon (Sat Feb 09)


                            Barcelona  |  Lyon
                            4-3-1-2 C  |  4-1-2-1-2 A
                         Alan Bellott  |  Jim Buckland
                                       |
                          R_Zieler GK  |  GK F_Carini
                         G_Sorondo DF  |  DF I_Tudor
                           A_Polga DF  |  DF W_Sagnol
                             H_Wei DF  |  DF x10
                        P_Evra_x10 DF  |  DF Tree
                       J_Obi_Mikel MF  |  MF I_Teever
                          A_Masudi MF  |  DM Arnau
                         C_Alberto MF  |  AM P_Lovenkrands
                      Ardian_Gashi AM  |  MF x16
                           J_Defoe FW  |  FW T_Hysen
                           Manucho FW  |  FW T_Houwing
                                       |
                         L_Zaluska SUB |  SUB R_Vercoutre
                         M_A_Nadal SUB |  SUB S_Caldwell
                           C_Puyol SUB |  SUB Fatman
                           M_Blasi SUB |  SUB O_Gusev
                           B_Lauth SUB |  SUB S_Govou

Referee: J_Rowbotham (England)


Min. 2  :(bar) C_Alberto is out on the right 
          ...  He moves the ball left to J_Defoe 
          ...  J_Defoe hits a curling shot! 
          ...  But F_Carini tips it behind 
          ...  J_Rowbotham has given a goal kick 
          ...  Unbelievable ! 
Min. 4  :(bar) Ardian_Gashi with the nutmeg 
          ...  He takes the ball forward 
          ...  A thundering drive by Ardian_Gashi ! 
          ...  What agility from F_Carini 
Min. 5  :(lyo) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders 
          ...  It seems Lyon will now be playing E 
Min. 8  :(lyo) Arnau pulls up 
          ...  That looks like his hamstring went 
          ...  He wont be able to continue!! 
Min. 8  :(lyo) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side. 
          ...  Fatman will come on for Arnau and play DM 
Min. 13 :(bar) J_Obi_Mikel with an in swinging cross to J_Defoe 
          ...  T_Houwing cuts it out easily 
          ...  He clears the ball up field 
Min. 13 :(lyo) x10 controls the ball with a deft piece of skill 
          ...  He plays the ball out to the left! 
          ...  I_Teever gets onto the end of the pass! 
          ...  I_Teever with a little chip! 
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up! 
          ...  But it’s gone just wide !! 
Min. 14 :(bar) A_Masudi finds Ardian_Gashi with a ball over the defence 
          ...  Ardian_Gashi flicks the header toward the far post! 
          ...  It's hit the bar 
          ...  It bounces down 
          ...  F_Carini grabs it 
          ...  No Goal! 
          ...  Boo's surround the stadium!!! 
Min. 14 :(bar) Ardian_Gashi with a fantastic turn that puts him through on goal 
          ...  Fatman is late with that one 
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge 
          ...  The ref shows him a YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on! 
Min. 15 :(bar) J_Obi_Mikel miskicks! 
          ...  He finds J_Defoe though 
          ...  That was fortunate 
          ...  Intercepted by W_Sagnol 
Min. 16 :(lyo) Tree runs at J_Obi_Mikel 
          ...  He takes it past him 
          ...  J_Obi_Mikel does well to get the tackle in 
Min. 19 :(bar) J_Obi_Mikel sprints down the flank 
          ...  He plays the ball in to Manucho 
          ...  Manucho curls it towards the top corner ! 
          ...  But F_Carini just gets his fingers to that one 
          ...  J_Rowbotham has given a goal kick 
          ...  Unbelievable ! 
Min. 21 :(bar) Ardian_Gashi is first to the ball 
          ...  Ardian_Gashi with a powerful diving header! 
          ...  But F_Carini just gets his fingers to that one 
          ...  J_Rowbotham has given a goal kick 
          ...  He's not having the best of days ! 
Min. 23 :(bar) J_Obi_Mikel is out on the left 
          ...  He moves the ball right to A_Masudi 
          ...  A cheeky lob from A_Masudi ! 
          ...  Brilliant save from F_Carini 
          ...  That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands 
Min. 23 :(lyo) Tree with an intelligent ball to T_Houwing 
          ...  T_Houwing has a go! 
          ...  The fans get off there seats! 
          ...  But it sails over !! 
Min. 25 :(bar) J_Obi_Mikel gets the ball on the wing 
          ...  He cuts inside Tree! 
          ...  He has some space now! 
          ...  J_Obi_Mikel hits the shot with the inside of the left foot! 
          ...  But he's put it wide 
          ...  How did he manage to miss that one?!?!? 
Min. 30 :(lyo) Lyon will now play P 
Min. 30 :(bar) Manucho takes possession 
          ...  He's got no outlet 
          ...  He decides to go alone 
          ...  But Tree wins the tackle 
Min. 31 :(bar) C_Alberto brings it under control 
          ...  He takes on x10 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He puts in Manucho! 
          ...  But I_Tudor slides in two footed. 
          ...  J_Rowbotham has a look but waves "Play On!" 
Min. 31 :(lyo) P_Lovenkrands has the ball 
          ...  He knocks the ball past G_Sorondo 
          ...  He puts in Tree! 
          ...  Tree with a powerful downward header! 
          ...  But it clips the post and goes wide 
Min. 31 :(bar) Ardian_Gashi flicks it over W_Sagnol and runs onto it 
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there 
          ...  T_Houwing with a bad challenge 
          ...  J_Rowbotham will want to speak to him 
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!! 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  J_Rowbotham signals that it is indirect 
          ...  Manucho shapes to shoot 
          ...  He plays it to G_Sorondo instead 
          ...  G_Sorondo hits the ball first time! 
          ...  He could have let that bounce 
          ...  F_Carini parries it, he follows it up 
          ...  And F_Carini recovers to save!! 
Min. 32 :(bar) P_Evra_x10 takes advantage of a mistake by W_Sagnol 
          ...  Can he make them pay? 
          ...  Tree knocks him to the floor 
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty! 
          ...  But J_Rowbotham just turns away! 
Min. 32 :(lyo) x16 has it now 
          ...  He takes on G_Sorondo 
          ...  He gets past him! 
          ...  He puts in I_Teever! 
          ...  Manucho with an ugly foul 
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!! 
          ...  He's in trouble!! 
          ...  He could be sent off for that! 
          ...  YELLOW CARD! 
          ...  He was lucky to get away with that! 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  What a silly place to give away a free kick 
          ...  P_Lovenkrands hoists it forward 
          ...  x16 gets on the end of it 
          ...  x16 with the diving header ! 
          ...  He had to be brave there 
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection 
          ...  Wide !! 
          ...  That was fortunate 
Min. 33 :(bar) J_Obi_Mikel boots it towards Ardian_Gashi 
          ...  Ardian_Gashi rifles it at the goal ! 
          ...  F_Carini watches it sail wide! 
Min. 34 :(lyo) T_Hysen with a measured ball to T_Houwing 
          ...  T_Houwing attempts to nutmeg R_Zieler! 
          ...  R_Zieler won't get to that! 
          ...  It clips the post! 
          ...  And goes wide! 
Min. 37 :(bar) A_Masudi with a precise pass to J_Obi_Mikel 
          ...  J_Obi_Mikel has his eyes on the goal! 
          ...  He shoots! 
          ...  F_Carini tips it round the post 
          ...  Good save 
          ...  Corner not given!! 
Min. 38 :(bar) Manucho takes possession 
          ...  He has his back towards goal 
          ...  He turns well 
          ...  Tree brings him down from behind! 
          ...  But the ref gives nothing! 
Min. 42 :(lyo) P_Lovenkrands hits in a wicked shot! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  x16 latches onto it! 
          ...  J_Obi_Mikel with a deliberate foul 
          ...  J_Rowbotham will want to speak to him 
          ...  J_Rowbotham warned him 
Min. 42 :(lyo) T_Houwing finds his way through 
          ...  He sets up the shot 
          ...  A_Polga with the block 
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(bar) The Barcelona manager shouts at them from the touchline to play A 
Min. 45 :(bar) G_Sorondo takes possession of the ball 
          ...  He plays the ball across to J_Obi_Mikel 
          ...  W_Sagnol wins the ball well 
          ...  J_Rowbotham has given a free kick 
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!, he is in the book for that one 
          ...  FREE KICK! 
          ...  J_Rowbotham signals that it is indirect 
          ...  A_Masudi swings it in 
          ...  Ardian_Gashi takes control of it! 
          ...  Ardian_Gashi sights up the goal 
          ...  He shoots! 
          ...  F_Carini gets a hand to it!! 
          ...  But he picks up the rebound 
          ...  Fantastic reflex save by F_Carini !! 
Min. 46 :(bar) A_Polga hoofs it up field to find H_Wei 
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by W_Sagnol 
          ...  He timed it well 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  J_Obi_Mikel curls it into the box! 
          ...  C_Alberto with the header 
          ...  But it whistles just past the post 
Min. 47 :(bar) C_Alberto brings the ball under control 
          ...  He sees a team mate in space! 
          ...  He plays the ball in to him! 
          ...  A_Polga gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  Tree reads the situation well and wins the ball 

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Barcelona 0-0 Lyon

Min. 50 :(bar) H_Wei controls the ball with a deft piece of skill 
          ...  He plays the ball out to the right! 
          ...  J_Obi_Mikel gets onto the end of the pass! 
          ...  Tree reads the play well 
Min. 52 :(bar) J_Obi_Mikel with a throw in 
          ...  He throws the ball across to Ardian_Gashi 
          ...  But Fatman wins the ball with a sliding challenge 
          ...  CORNER! 
          ...  J_Defoe chips the ball in towards the far post! 
          ...  F_Carini easily claims the ball! 
Min. 54 :(lyo) x10 is forced back with the ball 
          ...  He belts the ball up field 
          ...  T_Houwing latches onto the end of it 
          ...  But H_Wei wins the tackle cleanly 
Min. 56 :(lyo) x10 volleys it forward. He finds Fatman 
          ...  J_Defoe gets in the way of the ball and clears! 
Min. 57 :(lyo) x10 knocks it past the defender and runs onto it 
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there 
          ...  x10 swings in the shot! 
          ...  R_Zieler with a fantastic save 
          ...  His captain pats him on the back for that one 
Min. 60 :(lyo) Lyon are switching their playing style to C 
Min. 60 :(lyo) Fatman leaps into the air 
          ...  He wins the header 
          ...  He heads it across to T_Hysen 
          ...  T_Hysen has slipped behind the defence! 
          ...  He is one on one with R_Zieler 
          ...  He rounds R_Zieler 
          ...  He taps it towards the goal! 
          ...  It goes wide!! 
Min. 62 :(lyo) The defender loses control of the ball! 
          ...  I_Teever seizes control of it and thinks about the shot 
          ...  I_Teever with the shot on net ! 
          ...  It's well wide! 
          ...  9 times out of ten he would have scored that! 
Min. 65 :(bar) B_Lauth replaces J_Defoe and will play FW 
Min. 65 :(bar) M_Blasi will come on for A_Masudi and play MF 
Min. 66 :(bar) A_Polga with the diagonal pass B_Lauth 
          ...  Tree reads it well 
          ...  This boy is a quality defender 
          ...  The crowd sing his praises 
Min. 69 :(lyo) I_Teever with a real burst of pace 
          ...  He shows J_Obi_Mikel a clean set of heals 
          ...  A scorcher of a shot from I_Teever ! 
          ...  R_Zieler makes a fine save 
Min. 73 :(bar) Ardian_Gashi brings the ball into the opposing area 
          ...  Ardian_Gashi has time and space! 
          ...  He shoots towards goal! 
          ...  But F_Carini punches it away 
          ...  He commands his area so well 
Min. 75 :(lyo) Lyon are switching their playing style to A 
Min. 75 :(bar) J_Obi_Mikel picks out Manucho with the cross 
          ...  Manucho with the 40 yard drive ! 
          ...  F_Carini makes a fine save 
Min. 76 :(bar) J_Obi_Mikel looks around for some movement 
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now! 
          ...  He hits the ball to Ardian_Gashi 
          ...  Ardian_Gashi attempts a chip! 
          ...  It's gone over 
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one 
Min. 77 :(bar) M_Blasi with the heel pass to J_Obi_Mikel 
          ...  J_Obi_Mikel with the drive! 
          ...  F_Carini makes himself big 
          ...  Superb Stop ! 
          ...  Well that one would have delighted him 
Min. 77 :(lyo) P_Lovenkrands retreats under pressure 
          ...  He hits the ball up field 
          ...  Fatman latches onto the end of it 
          ...  Fatman fires off a right-footed shot ! 
          ...  But R_Zieler comes out and dives at his feet 
          ...  That's goalkeeping at its finest 
Min. 78 :(lyo) x16 with a superb first touch 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  I_Teever gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  From long range I_Teever bends the ball towards goal! 
          ...  He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort 
Min. 80 :(bar) J_Obi_Mikel passes the ball to Manucho 
          ...  W_Sagnol makes the challenge and clears the ball 
Min. 81 :(lyo) I_Teever takes possession 
          ...  He looks up 
          ...  He's in acres of space 
          ...  I_Teever with a low drive through the rain! 
          ...  R_Zieler gets a hand to it!! 
          ...  But he slots in the rebound 
          ...  He has put it wide !! 
          ...  He puts his hands on his head in despair! 
Min. 84 :(bar) H_Wei kills the ball dead 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run! 
          ...  He plays the ball across to him! 
          ...  C_Alberto gets on the end of the pass 
          ...  T_Houwing wins it well 
          ...  Perfectly timed! 
Min. 84 :(lyo) T_Houwing beats one 
          ...  Goes past the second 
          ...  He keeps going 
          ...  fantastic skill!! 
          ...  T_Houwing with the strike ! 
          ...  But he miskicks and puts it well off target 
          ...  The Barcelona fans taunt him about that effort 
Min. 85 :(bar) Ardian_Gashi hits in a shot! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  H_Wei collects the loose ball! 
          ...  P_Lovenkrands robs him of the ball 
Min. 85 :(lyo) x16 with the dribble 
          ...  M_Blasi is easily beaten 
          ...  But H_Wei wins the ball from behind 
          ...  The crowd appeal but J_Rowbotham has none of it. 
Min. 86 :(bar) B_Lauth sidesteps his marker 
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender 
          ...  B_Lauth attempts to nutmeg F_Carini! 
          ...  OOOOHHHHH!!!! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  How did that find its way in? 
          ...  That surely hands Barcelona victory!! 
          ...  Barcelona 1-0 Lyon ...
Min. 87 :(bar) B_Lauth runs at the defender 
          ...  The ball rebounds off W_Sagnol back to him! 
          ...  That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward! 
          ...  B_Lauth with a powerful header ! 
          ...  But F_Carini smothers the ball. 
Min. 87 :(lyo) T_Houwing looks for options 
          ...  He decides to go it alone 
          ...  T_Houwing with a low drive through the rain! 
          ...  It hits the outside of the post 
          ...  And goes out 
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(bar) M_Blasi is taking a throw in 
          ...  He sees a team mate loosing his marker 
          ...  He throws it to G_Sorondo 
          ...  G_Sorondo attempts a lob! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  What a great finish 
          ...  Barcelona 2-0 Lyon ...
Min. 89 :(bar) H_Wei hits in a wicked shot! 
          ...  It hits the defender 
          ...  M_Blasi latches onto it! 
          ...  x10 gets in the way and wins the ball 
Min. 89 :(lyo) W_Sagnol plays a clever one-two with his team mate 
          ...  He heads towards the goal 
          ...  He slides it past the defender! 
          ...  W_Sagnol tries one from the edge of the box ! 
          ...  But he puts it well wide 
          ...  That was a mishit effort! 
Min. 90 :(lyo) The ball goes loose! 
          ...  T_Hysen seizes control of it and thinks about the shot 
          ...  T_Hysen with only one thing on his mind! 
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal! 
          ...  It floats over R_Zieler 
          ...  Its heading goal ward! 
          ...  But floats just over 
          ...  That was a great effort 
Min. 91 :(bar) J_Obi_Mikel works the ball inside 
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run 
          ...  He plays the ball through to B_Lauth 
          ...  B_Lauth hits the ball first time! 
          ...  But F_Carini reaches the ball. Good save 
Min. 91 :(lyo) Tree retreats under pressure 
          ...  He hits the ball up field 
          ...  x16 latches onto the end of it 
          ...  x16 with the drive! 
          ...  GOAL !! 
          ...  Runs off and slides on his knees!! 
          ...  The fans go wild! 
          ...  Can Lyon get back into the game now! 
          ...  Barcelona 2-1 Lyon ...

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Camp Nou
Attendance           : 72,090
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Barcelona Match Info
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Best player          : J_Obi_Mikel (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : B_Lauth (86), G_Sorondo (88)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Manucho (32)
Injured              : N/A
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Lyon Match Info
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Best player          : Tree
Scorers              : x16 (91)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Fatman (14), T_Houwing (31), W_Sagnol (45)
Injured              : Arnau (8)
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Match Statistics
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                               Barcelona  |    Lyon
Attempts on Goal     :          20        |       17
Off target           :           5        |       13
On target            :          15        |       4
Possession           :          51        |       49
Corners              :           2        |       0
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       3
Subs Used            :           2        |       1
Fouls                :          11        |       10
Key Tackles          :           5        |       15
Key Passes           :          24        |       12
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Final Score          : Barcelona 2 - 1 Lyon
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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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R_Zieler       GK  24   1   1   1  45 |  94   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  23   0   0   0
G_Sorondo      DF   1  21   9   8  42 |  94   0   0   1   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  15  47
A_Polga        DF   1  20  10   7  38 |  94   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  15  30   0
H_Wei          DF   1  19  15  11  39 |  94   0   2   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  32  45   0
P_Evra_x10     DF   1  13  10   7  38 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Obi_Mikel    MF   1  17  20  11  37 |  94   0   1  10   0   3   0   0   0   0  18 150  12
A_Masudi       MF   1   6  22   8  36 |  68   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   5
C_Alberto      MF   1   8  24   7  27 |  94   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0  10  55  12
Ardian_Gashi   AM   1   7  19  14  29 |  94   0   0   1   0   7   0   0   0   0   0  15  26
J_Defoe        FW   1   5  12  20  20 |  68   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  30   0   5
Manucho        FW   1   8  11  20  27 |  94   0   0   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   6   6  16
L_Zaluska      GK  24   1   1   1  24 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_A_Nadal      DF   2  19   8   8  47 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Puyol        DF   1  18   8   6  36 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Blasi        MF   1   8  19   7  37 |  26   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  56   0
B_Lauth        FW   1   5   9  20  31 |  26   0   0   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0  40

Player Statistics - Lyon
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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F_Carini       GK  27   1   1   1  30 |  94  14   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  92   0   0   0
I_Tudor        DF   1  20   9   2  42 |  94   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0   0
W_Sagnol       DF   1  21  12   6  26 |  94   0   3   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  28 -14 -12
x10            DF   1  13   9   7  35 |  94   0   1   3   0   1   0   0   0   0  22  45   5
Tree           DF   1  23   9   4  17 |  94   0   6   2   1   1   0   0   0   0  72  66   2
I_Teever       MF   1   5  24  10  35 |  94   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0  13
Arnau          DM   1  12  23   5  29 |   8   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -10 -10 -10
P_Lovenkrands  AM   1   7  23  11  38 |  94   0   1   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  28  45   0
x16            MF   1   9  12   9  40 |  94   0   0   2   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  30  43
T_Hysen        FW   1   6  10  22  21 |  94   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0   0  15   4
T_Houwing      FW   1   7   8  22  25 |  94   0   2   0   0   4   0   1   0   0  52  -4   4
R_Vercoutre    GK  12   1   1   1  20 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Caldwell     DF   1  20   8   9  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Fatman         DM   1   8  21   6  23 |  86   0   1   1   0   1   0   1   0   0  23  11   1
O_Gusev        MF   1   6  19  14  14 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Govou        FW   1   5   8  19  18 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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