03.01.2010 19:14
The year starts well (2-0)
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Barça Atlètic have won their last five matches in a row in the Miniestadi after their latest win against Orihuela (2-0). The goals were scored by Edu Oriol and Bartra.
The reserve team, managed by Luis Enrique, have made a good start to 2010 despite missing key
players such as Jonathan Dos Santos, Thiago Alcántara, Gai and Víctor Vázquez, all of whom have
been incorporated in to the senior squad by Josep Guardiola.
A lively start
Orihuela pressed hard straight from kick-off but Barça Atlètic quickly
shook off the pressure and started creating chances of their own. Nolito’s cross-shot grazed
the left-hand post while in the 13th minute Jonathan Soriano shot wide after an excellent run by
Nolito.
Goal calms nerves
The first goal arrived in the 21st minute. Montoya passed deep in to the opposing
half for Edu Oriol fire into the net. The goal calmed any nerves the Barça players might have had
although Orihuela had their chances to equalize before the break.
Second half chances
The second half was fairly open with chances for both sides to score,
although the best chances fell to the Barça players. The second goal finally arrive in the 73rd
minute from a corner kick that the Orihuela goalkeeper failed to collect.
Unbeaten run
Luis Enrique’s men continued to look for another goal but lacked sharpness in the final
yards. Finally, Bartra was sent off for a second yellow card in the 92nd minute. The reserves are
second in the table and have built up an unbeaten 13-match run.
Images: Miguel Ruiz - FCB
MATCH FACTS
BARÇA ATLÈTIC, 2
ORIHUELA CF, 0
BARÇA ATLÈTIC: Olazábal, Montoya, Bartra, Fontàs, Espasandín, Edu Oriol (min 77,
Benja), Oriol Romeu (min 88, Rueda), Sergi Roberto, Soriano, Luque, Nolito (min 77, Elvis).
ORIHUELA CF: Ricardo, Benja, Ripa, Javi Quintana, Ballester, Navarro, Cervera,
Àlex Colorado, Rayo (min 68, Micro), Meca (min 74, Flecky), Carlitos.
GOALS: 1-0 min 21, Edu Oriol; 2-0 min 73 Bartra.
REFEREE: Sergio Usón Rosel.