Under 10 minutes left in the match, if we don’t find a goal here we’ll be heading to extra time and my fingers are liable to start bleeding. Should I be concerned about the smoke risking from my laptop keyboard?
Real Madrid Vs. Barcelona 2011, Copa Del Rey Final: Pinto’s Big Adventure
Real Madrid are getting occasional chances to counter, but each time Barcelona are able to cut off the advance as it appears Madrid are playing more for the foul in an attempt to break up the Barca domination as opposed to trying to make a run at goal.
Madrid are getting tired as they are having to chase Barcelona and the ball all over the pitch. Mourinho has two subs left, while Guardiola has all three.
What a wild moment as Pinto came out to prevent Arbeloa from getting a free chance of goal. As the Madrid defender chased the dribbling keeper, Pinto turned and passed to Mascherano who’s pass forward was handled by di Maria who is booked for a handball.
That was a dangerous decision by Pinto who despite being under tremendous pressure nearly 40 yards from his goal, was cool as you could be in preventing a Madrid scoring chance.
What a challenge from Dani Alves! Adebayor found Ronaldo free on the left and the Brazilian fullback came flying back and executed a perfect tackle to prevent Ronaldo from getting a shot off on Pinto. Tremendous reaction from Alves!
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