Granada 1 - 2 Barcelona Match Highlight February 16, 2013

Posted by Admin on Saturday, February 16, 2013

Lionel Messi performed brilliantly to bring Barcelona win over Granada on BBVA League continued at the Nuevo Los Carmenes Stadium, Saturday (16/02/2013). Had left earlier, Messi scored two goals as well as scoring a record 301 goals with Barcelona to ensure a 2-1 victory. With this result, Barcelona firmly on top of the La Liga standings with 65 points, 15 points ahead of Atletico Madrid in second. Meanwhile, Granada still entrenched in 14th position with 26 points.


Despite playing at home against Barcelona immediately stung in the early minutes. Lionel Messi's through ball to Alexis Sanchez almost goalkeeper Tono to fruition if not swiftly cut the ball was when the game has been running for five minutes. But, Granada did not stay silent. One minute later turn Ighalo who threatened goalkeeper Victor Valdes. Lucky, the chance that the host can still be defeated Sergio Busquets that only produced a throw-in for Granada.

By the mid-first half, Barcelona were able to control the game with possession in midfield. Several times, Tito Vilanova's squad also create dangerous opportunities in the heart of the defense of Granada through the action of Messi, Pedro and Sanchez. Keep pressing, Barcelona conceded it first. Is Ighalo who made the home fans cheered after Valdes was able to conquer the pull Nolito after maximizing bait from the left side of the Blaugrana defense in the 26th minute.

A goal, the visitors kept pounding Granada defense. Messi get a golden opportunity to equalize in the 37th minute. However, again performed brilliantly Tono held the ball kick the Argentine players. After halftime, Barcelona equalized through Messi in the 50th minute. The goal was printed after using the ball rebound kick Cesc Fabregas who was denied by Tono. For Messi, nicks new record because this is a goal-300 with Barcelona. Goal is to make Barcelona players confidence increased to reverse the position. In fact, in the 66th minute, Pedro nearly put the visitors ahead when the ball does not kick hit the crossbar Granada.

In minute 73, Messi again forced Tono to collect the ball into his own net for the second time after being able to register his name on the scoreboard to reverse the situation to 2-1 for Barcelona. Through a free kick, Messi kick directed into the right corner of the net without being able to reach Tono. Disadvantaged Granada did not give up. In injury time, Juan Antonio Anquela squad was almost leveled with Yacine Brahimi actions of cooperation of the two with Youssef El Arabi. Lucky, the effort can still be thwarted Valdes. Score was 2-1 to Barcelona last until the fight was over.

Lineup
Granada: 1-Tono, 2-Allan-Romeo Nyom, 6-Guillherme Siqueira, 8-Inigo Lopez, a 14-Moreno Mikel Rico, 5-Mainz, 22-Gabriel Torje (3-Yacine Brahimi 76), 25-Odion Ighalo, 28-Recio, 7-Carlos Aranda (9-Youssef El Arabi 58), 10-Nolito (12-Diego Buonanotte 74)

Barcelona: 1-Victor Valdes, 2-Dani Alves, 3-Gerard Pique, 16-Sergio Busquets, 21-Adriano (18-Jordi Alba 38), 4-Cesc Fabregas, 11-Thiago, 14-Javier Mascherano, 9-Alexis Sanchez (37-Tello, 61), 10-Lionel Messi, 17-Pedro (8-Andres Iniesta 72).

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