JAKARTA - The charity match between Barcelona and Manchester City at Camp Nou, Thursday, August 25 in the morning WIB, was exciting. Six goals were created in this match.
This match ended with a score of 3-3. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Frankie de Jong and Memphis Depay scored three goals for Barcelona.
Meanwhile, the visitors also scored three goals through Julian Alvarez, Cole Palmer and Riyad Mahrez.
This match is for the former Barcelona coach and goalkeeper, Juan Carlos Unzue, who suffers from ALS (Amyotrphic Lateral Sclerosis). This is a disease of the nervous system that affects the performance of the muscles so that they are physically weak.
Juan Camp Unzue had the disease two years ago.
Barcelona's match against Manchester City was attended by around 91,062 spectators. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the charity Fundacion Luzon, a non-profit organization that helps people with ALS.
Barça 3-3 Manchester CityThe fight against ALS won tonight pic.twitter.com/9bv34O4Kjl
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 25, 2022
Both teams fielded senior-junior players from the start of the match, as reported by Antara.
Five minutes into the game, Barcelona had two chances from Aubameyang's header which Ortega denied and Kessie's strike that hit the post.
Julian Alvarez scored in the 22nd minute for Manchester City. Sergio Gomez let go of the cross in front of goal and was caught by goalkeeper Pena. Unfortunately the catch was loose and Alvarez grabbed it to make the score 1-0.
In the 29th minute, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang equalized. The Barcelona striker grabbed a wild ball from a tight angle after following a free-kick situation. The score is 1-1.
Barcelona's second goal was scored by Frenkie de Jong in the 66th minute. Starting from De Bruyne who released a short pass to Rodri in front of his own penalty box, which was taken by Gavi.
The ball rolled behind Depay and was blocked by Ortega. The City goalkeeper's save wasn't perfect and De Jong cleared the ball to score. Barcelona won 2-1.
Four minutes later, Manchester City equalized thanks to Cole Palmer. He stabbed in front of goal and then completed Cancelo's low pass to make it 2-2.
In the 79th minute, Barcelona took the lead again thanks to a Memphis Depay goal after receiving a brilliant pass from Sergi Roberto. Barcelona lead 3-2.
In stoppage time, Manchester City got a penalty after Erling Haaland was brought down by Andreas Christensen while chasing a through ball.
Riyad Mahrez stepped forward to become an executioner. He successfully did his job, by directing the ball into the top left corner of the goal in a curved direction in the 90+9 minute.
The goal also ended the charity match with a score of 3-3.
Lineup
Barcelona (4-3-3): Pena (Tenas 81'), Pique (Eric Garcia 57'), Kounde (Christensen 81'), Sergi Roberto (Dest 81'), Jordi Alba (Balde 57'), Feank Kessie ( Gavi 57'), Busqutes (Pjanic 72'), Frenkie de Jong (Torre 72'), Raphinha (Ezzalzouli 72'), Aubameyang (Depay 57'), Ferran Torres (Ansu Fati 46').
Manchester City (4-3-3): Stefan Ortega, Ruben Dias (Mbete 64'), Kyle Walker (John Stones 46'), Sergio Gomez (Wilson-Esbrand 46'), Rico Lewis (Joao Cancelo 46'), Bernardo Silva (De Bruyne 64'), Calvin Phillips (Rodri 57'), Cole Palmer, Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden (Gundogan 65'), Julian Alvarez (Haaland 72').
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