Monday, November 24, 2008

CHAPTER 227: Barcelona (1) - Getafe (1) [analysis]

Alternative Title: Another Disappointing Draw

Negatives
  • The draw is more seen as a disappointing result (considering that the form that Barça have been in prior to this game, widely expected that they won this game, also considering that playing at the Camp Nou).
  • Barcelona conceded a poor goal. Furthermore, Getafe scored first.
  • Found that Pique was at fault most for Getafe’s goal.
  • It was a lackluster performance from the team (far from the scintillating attacking show that the team had shown in the previous matches).
  • Messi did not play, thus the ‘No Messi’ factor will probably be on the minds of the doubters again.
  • Very tough for and on Bojan Krkic. When he was on the bench after being substituted, his face showed real gutted. Surely not feeling good about himself, could damper furthermore spirit.
  • A big negative point I want to state is that this is one game that Barcelona really look susceptible to fast, counter attacks from the opposition.
  • The draw was dissappoining, but what I’m worried about the consequences of this result is that if could be a drop of form and results for the team.
  • And more so considering that the team is going to play next against Sporting Lisbon in Portugal to determine who will top the table in the Champions League group, and after that the big La Liga challenge of this season will begin at Sevilla. Not so positive note to begin these games.
Positives
  • Barcelona equalized a losing game, coming back from a goal down.
  • Keita scores an important goal. The positive point for him on another note is he’s adding just to his own goal tally.
  • Alves made a very good cross that Keita took advantage of.
  • Pedro came on and provided a spark and burst of attack that was evidently lacking from the first half.
  • The team looked for goal chances even withstanding having to chase the game.
  • At least, Barça’s still maintain top spot in the league.

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