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Barcelona 0-1 Real Madrid: Ronaldo superb-header, Di Maria sent-off
Real Madrid finally emerged as the champion of the Copa del Rey this season. Successful Madrid beat Barca 1-0 through Cristiano Ronaldo superb-header in extra time round.
In a match that took place at the Mestalla Stadium on Wednesday (20/04/2011) , Madrid could have momentum in the first round, where they repeatedly threatened several opportunities Barca goalkeeper. In contrast, Barca back to dominate the second half.
When Barca continued to press, more precisely Madrid last meeting. Some opportunities Los Cules crude even in the hands of Iker Casillas. In these circumstances, the game continues into extra time round. And this is where Ronaldo goal created.
For the record, this is Jose Mourinho's first title for Madrid and Copa Del Rey title of the 18th for Los Blancos.
Another note, this is the first title Madrid in the Copa del Rey in the last 18 years. Prior to this, Madrid came out as champions in 1993.
The game
In the first half, Madrid get the first chance through Cristiano Ronaldo in the 11th minute. Puncture from the right side, he let go kick hard. But, then kick Barca defender still can be driven.
Nine minutes later, kicking volleyball Mesut Oezil, following a corner kick, widened. On the sidelines, Jose Mourinho has revealed the face of disappointment over the failure of that opportunity. In this phase, with constant Madrid put pressure on the rivals.
Tension and then heated. David Villa fell groaning in pain. He claims his right foot stepped on Alvaro Arbeloa. Impact, the players from both sides also had quarrels involved. Intense El Clasico depicted here.
On the other hand, Barca are still difficult to dismantle the defense of Madrid. Madrid's players piled on the area itself. They do not let Barca players perform operand-operand fast or close to the penalty box.
Effect of stacking players in their own area, the Madrid rely rely on counterattacks. Counter-attack from Ronaldo on 36 minutes almost led to goals.
Ronaldo dribble up to the Barca penalty box before firing. However, his shot pushed over by Jose Manuel Pinto.
At the end of the first half, almost brought Madrid's Pepe superior, if not his header hit the goalpost. The first round then ends with the domination in the hands of El Real.
For the record, the dominance of Madrid seen from the following note: they release five shots with 1 on the target of the first half of this. While Barca only two, and none have the right target.
However, Barca are releasing more operands, ie, 325 versus 106. In conclusion, Barca struggled to find a gap.
However, the second half Barca turned into property. Barca slowly began to exert pressure on Madrid. Operand-operand Barca began to flow better. They continued to press the defense of Madrid, but still can not threaten the goal of Los Blancos at the beginning of the second half of this.
Conversely, despite losing control of the ball, even threaten the goal Barca Madrid. Xabi Alonso's kick wide on the thin side Barca's goal in minute 63.
Barca had time to get a goal by Pedro Rodriguez, but the referee disallowed. The reason, the first Pedro caught offside.
73 minutes into the match, Barca continued to press the defense of Madrid. But kicking Messi still can be driven by Casillas. Seven minutes later, Casillas also had dismissed the kick Andres Iniesta with his fingertips.
While Madrid hit back at the end of the second half. Good cooperation from Emmanuel Adebayor and Ronaldo occur in minute 87. Unfortunately for Ronaldo, before they can be fired a shot, the ball was driven Alves.
The match ultimately ended 0-0 draw for 90 minutes and continued to the extra time.
Ronaldo's return getting a chance early in the extra rounds. Sting from the right side ending with a cross kick. Unfortunately for the Portuguese player, kick wide on the side of a thin mesh Barca.
But right at the minute 103, Ronaldo finally bring Madrid winning 1-0. Angel Di Maria's cross from the left side receives the header hard. Ball towards the far post and could not be reached by Pinto. The ball was lodged in the Barca goal.
Madrid was playing with 10 men after Di Maria getting a second yellow card in minute 120. But, it did not affect much. Soon the long whistle sounded and Madrid came out as winners.
Team Line-up:
Barcelona: Pinto, Alves, Pique, Busquets (Keita 108), Adriano (Maxwell 118), Xavi, Mascherano, Iniesta, Pedro, Messi, Villa (Afellay 105).
Real Madrid: Casillas, Arbeloa, Ramos, Pepe, Carvalho (Garay 120), Marcelo, Xabi Alonso, Khedira (Granero 104), Cristiano Ronaldo, Oezil (Adebayor 70), Di Maria.
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