09.09.2008 22:35
Second win of the season (3-1)
Cristina Collado
FC Barcelona their second victory of the new season with a hard-fought victory over Carnicer Torrejón thanks to a brace from Javi Rodríguez and a goal Saad.
The Blaugrana chalked up the triumph to move into fifth place in the table after putting on a
strong performance both up front and at the back to defeat the visitors in the Palau.
Youngsters honoured
Before the game, the Barça junior and youth teams were honoured for
their achievements last season. The Alevines, infantiles, cadetes, juveniles and Senior B all
picked up silverware and received an ovation from the crowd before having their photos taken with
their cups and the first team players.
Opening effort
The crowd did not have to wait long for the opening goal to arrive and
when it came it opened the way for a powerful Barça performance. Chico made his way down the left
only to be fouled by Cuco, earning the hosts a penalty. Javi stepped forward and confidently netted
to give the Catalan outfit the lead after just four minutes.
In the eighth minute, the second goal of the game was scored and again came from a set piece,
but this time if was Carnicer that scored it. Cristian fouled Zamo and Jaison levelled matters at
the second attempt as he stroked in the rebound after the keeper had saved his spot-kick.
Blaugrana pressure
Chico and Fernandao raised their game and saw a couple of chances cause the visitors to have
regroup before Saad attempted to put the home team back into the lead with another effort. The
visitors had their opportunities too, but a well-organised defence ensured that the Blaugrana
remained level. PC went close just before the break, but was unable to find a way through.
Two goals in a minute
Carnicer's hard work was completely undone after the break when Barça
scored two goals in as many minutes to put the game beyond doubt, moments after Víctor and Jaison
had missed chances at the other end.
In the 32nd minute Javi Rodríguez set off on a solo run that ended with him scoring from the
left and soon after Saad beat Molina and that ended the resistance of the visitors and ensured that
Barça would go on and register their first win of the new campaign.
MATCH DETAILS
FC BARCELONA, 3
CARNICER TORREJÓN, 1
FC Barcelona: Cristian, Chico, Saad, Jordi Sánchez i Fernandao –starting
five-, Javi Rodríguez, J. C. López, PC, Justo Cáceres
Carnicer Torrejón: Molina, Víctor, Cuco, Kita i Jaison –starting five-,
Noro, Juan Puertas, Zamo, Davichín, Geison
Goals: 1-0, Javi Rodríguez (4’); 1-1, Jaison (8’); 2-1, Javi Rodríguez
(32’); 3-1, Saad (32’);
Referees: Cordero Gallardo and Linares López