against higher placed GETAFE 0-2. Both goals were scored
relatively early by Zaragoza Chilean "Winter Market" signing SUAZO
in the 3rd & 19th min. The player made a warm gesture to his fellow
countrymen who have suffered an earthquake earlier this morning
with a dedication.
(photo: Suazo)
TENERIFE hosted a "hungry" REAL MADRID , a game that gave them
chances but weren´t able to stop the "attacking waves" from the
Madrid class players. In the end Real Madrid won well 1-5 with
GONZALO HIGUAÍN scoring twice ( 29th & 41st min) & taking his
seasons tally to 16 goals as he gives chase for the "Pichichi" title.
(photo: Higuaín scores_elmundo_efe)
At the start of the 2ºhalf Tenerife scored their only goal via AYOZE
in the 46th min, that should not have counted as it looked like
Casillas was fouled. But KAKÁ restored the "status-quo" two minutes
later with his goal, which was followed later in the 78th min when
CRISTIANO RONALDO scored a penalty & in the 91st min when
substitute RAÚL scored his team fifth.
Good win, Real Madrid mantain the chase & pressure on FC Barcelona
who currently lead the classification table with a 2 point advantage.
(photo: Pedro scores_marca)
FC BARCELONA had a "small" scare at home against MALAGA who
they finally managed to defeat 2-1 & maintain themselves "La Liga"
leaders. Malaga were ultra-defensive the 1ºst half & stopped the
numerous occasions & opportunities elaborated by Barça. Dani
Alves was back & his presence was noticed as he was a
"pain -in -the -ass" all night for the opposition defence.
It was´nt until the 68th min that Barça youngster PEDRO opened
"the can" with his goal. It looked like "smooth sailing" until Malaga
forward & 2ºhalf substitute VALDO broke the Barça defence &
equalized in the 80th min. Barça got nervious, but a magnificent
left hand side build- up with a Pedro-Maxwell intervention & a
sublime Xavi pass to Alves that found MESSI in the small square
gave the winner in the 83rd min. Barça had recovered from their
"small hiccup" & Ibrahimovic was disallowed a possible 4th goal for
fouling a Malaga defender. Watch this VIDEO - allow to load:
Tense moments & a difficult game for Barça, but the class &
quality came to the rescue as it should for the reigning champs.
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