Match Report: Away loss to FC Barcelona

VCF Femenino returned to Primera Iberdrola action following the international break. VCF Femenino took on FC Barcelona, on Saturday, 25th of September at 12 pm kick-off time at the Johan Cruyff stadium on Matchday 3 of Primera Iberdrola.    

 The hosts enjoyed possession right from the off while VCF Femenino were put on the back foot but being well-positioned at the back trying to stop the opposition forays into the box from going into the back of the net. 

Oshoala made it 1-0 to the hosts on 24 minutes and minutes later, VCF Femenino conceded four goals an Alexia hat-trick and another one from Mariona which reflected a 5-0 scoreline going into the interval.  

The sixth goal for the hosts came on 47 minutes, Oshoala grabbed a brace as the home side continued to dominate possession. Martens scored the seventh goal on 71 minutes, and Graham completed the scoreline on 84 minutes and the game finished 8-0 to FC Barcelona.   

VCF Femenino must turn their attention to their back to back home games in midweek against Athletic Club and on Sunday, October 2nd against Sevilla FC.  

 Match Details: 

8-FC Barcelona: Paños, Paredes, Mapi León (Andrea, min.66), Pina, Graham, Marta, Mariona (Martens, min.55), Alexia, Patri (Ingrid, min.55), Rolfö (Melanie, min.56), Oshoala (Bruna, min.66). 

Substitutes: Gemma, Jana, Aitana, Ingrid, Cata, Andrea, Martens, Melanie, Ana-Maria, Bruna. 

Head Coach: Jonatan Giráldez. 

0-VCF Femenino: Enith, Esther, M. Jiménez, Pujadas (Bibi, min.80), Kerlly R., M. Carro (Aguado, min.76), A. Torrodà (N. Villegas, min.60), Čonč, Asun (Salmi, min.46), Guerrero, E. Jansen (Bakker, min.60). 

Substitutes: Noelia Gil, N. Villegas, Bibi, Salmi, Saray, Bakker, Aguado. 

Head Coach: Andrea Esteban. 

Goals: 1-0, Oshoala (min.24); 2-0, Alexia (min.27); 3-0, Alexia (min.28); 4-0, Alexia (min.31); 5-0, Mariona (min.32); 6-0, Oshoala (min.47); 7-0, Martens (min.71); 8-0, Graham (min.84). 

Referee: Mª Dolores Martínez. Booked M. Carro (min.68). 

Observations: Matchday 3 of the Primera Iberdrola 2021-2022, held at the Johan Cruyff stadium.