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Stockton-on-Tees Sta
Spectators: 6832 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1832, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Julio Mondragon made the kick off which started today's match. After 3 minutes of play, FC BARCELONA's Odir Alas made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ulises Bran was left in no man's land by his defense there! Paolo Rivera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julio Mondragon, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Mauricio Cruz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 9th minute of the match, but Paolo Rivera made a huge save. F.C. Barcelona's Julio Mondragon got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mauricio Cruz got free with Paolo Rivera in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alonso Bentos in the 18th minute of play forced F.C. Barcelona's goalkeeper Ulises Bran to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Odir Alas in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ulises Bran saved F.C. Barcelona from getting behind. In the 29th minute, Odir Alas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Alonso Bentos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. FC BARCELONA's Paolo Rivera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Julio Mondragon in the 36th minute of play. 37 minutes into the match, Mauricio Cruz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Paolo Rivera. FC BARCELONA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mauricio Cruz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Isaac Cruz hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. Shawn Guardado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 49th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ulises Bran having to interfere.

The wind increased when Shawn Guardado made the kick off in the second half. Alonso Bentos's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 60thth minute, Ulises Bran skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Alonso Bentos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 65 played minutes F.C. Barcelona got a freekick which was hit by Esteban Alfaro. After recieving a nice pass, FC BARCELONA's Danilo Chavez tried to score from far away in the 66th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. In the 68th minute of the match, Alonso Bentos got a very nice opportunity to score, but Ulises Bran was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 72nd minute Alonso Bentos suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. Waldir Escalante's late challenge caught a FC BARCELONA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Waldir Escalante helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to F.C. Barcelona getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Waldir Escalante hit a great ball. Jose Oporto kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. 79 minutes into the match, FC BARCELONA's goal looked a bit too open when Mauricio Cruz came free, but Paolo Rivera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Julio Mondragon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of F.C. Barcelona booed when FC BARCELONA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Odir Alas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Paolo Rivera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julio Mondragon, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. After a defensive mix-up in F.C. Barcelona's zone, Shawn Guardado stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ulises Bran came out of the goal and Shawn Guardado tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in FC BARCELONA's zone, Julio Mondragon stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paolo Rivera came out of the goal and Julio Mondragon tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 98 played minutes F.C. Barcelona got a freekick which was hit by Esteban Alfaro. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.