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01.11.2008 15:24

Two penalties saved and three golden points (1-0)

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2nd victory in a row for Barça Atlètic against Badalona. The game was decided from the penalty spot, with goal-keeper Miño man-of-the-match in the Mini-Estadi after saving two penalties in the last fifteen minutes.

Barça Atlètic has been effective again in their victory over Badalona. The game began with few chances for either team until Abraham’s fifteenth-minute cross nearly went in.

Maric Scores

The Blaugrana goal arrived in the 29th minute when Nolito centred and, after a rebound, Maric managed to slot the ball home.

After the goal, Longás nearly took Rubén by surprise with a long-range shot, but the Badalona keeper tipped it out for a corner.

Badalona React

The star of the second half was undoubtedly Miño. Firstly, he pulled off a great save from a powerful shot by Diego Torres in the 47th minute. Then Luis Enrique’s men suffered their first fright when, after some great individual ball-play, Luis Blanco shot from outside the area just passed over the crossbar. Badalona continued to create danger but Barça’s defence was able to close down Badalona’s attempts at creative play.

Miño saves two penalties in last 15 minutes

In the 77th minute, young keeper Miño once again showed his mettle by saving a cross from Diego Torres. Straight after, the referee blew for a penalty against Héctor Verdés on Xavi Molist. Camaña’s weak spot-kick went straight into Miño’s hands. Little did he know that he would have a second attempt at saving a penalty in the Mini-Estadi, but he managed to read the direction of David Prats’ penalty, pulling off a great save. The Blaugrana keeper’s star performance has helped Luis Enrique’s men to climb out of the lower reaches of the league. Finally, in added time, Barça were one man down after Longás was sent off after a second yellow card. Next week, Barça Atlètic plays away to Terrassa.