Man of the Match 13/14 edition
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BerkeleyBernie
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This was clearly the Pedro & Cesc show. In the second half, they combined constantly with each other, looking for the 4th goal, which they finally got.
1. Pedro- deadly, no easy tap-ins, made sure his shots counted, involved in all 5 goals. Probably missed out on a 4th goal going for the chip again instead of slotting it hard past the keeper.
2. Cesc- finally figured out his best positioning on the pitch to take advantage of Getafe, and was influential from then on.
3. Iniesta- the midfielder trying to insert a level of calm and provide the midfield linkup play made difficult by Getafe's press and Roberto's poor reading/positioning.
Actually a shaky performance, sorely missing Xavi. Barça often moved the ball into positions in the midfield where Getafe outnumbered and dispossessed them. This was due to Getafe pushing forward to cut off passing lanes out of the back, and Roberto's inability to recognize the closing down. Xavi would have avoided driving into the Getafe gauntlets that Roberto moved into and shifted the ball to safety.
This "2-6-2" formation shows Barça's poor shape (shortly after Tello on for Pedro). It's not necessarily a bad thing to crowd the midfield, but "flatlining" like this is truly awful. This was not the first time in the game there were at least 5 across the middle in a straight line.
1. Pedro- deadly, no easy tap-ins, made sure his shots counted, involved in all 5 goals. Probably missed out on a 4th goal going for the chip again instead of slotting it hard past the keeper.
2. Cesc- finally figured out his best positioning on the pitch to take advantage of Getafe, and was influential from then on.
3. Iniesta- the midfielder trying to insert a level of calm and provide the midfield linkup play made difficult by Getafe's press and Roberto's poor reading/positioning.
Actually a shaky performance, sorely missing Xavi. Barça often moved the ball into positions in the midfield where Getafe outnumbered and dispossessed them. This was due to Getafe pushing forward to cut off passing lanes out of the back, and Roberto's inability to recognize the closing down. Xavi would have avoided driving into the Getafe gauntlets that Roberto moved into and shifted the ball to safety.
This "2-6-2" formation shows Barça's poor shape (shortly after Tello on for Pedro). It's not necessarily a bad thing to crowd the midfield, but "flatlining" like this is truly awful. This was not the first time in the game there were at least 5 across the middle in a straight line.
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Trickykid
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The Official Barcaforum.com MoM-thread award - 13/14 Edition
Getafe, La Liga, away (5-2)
1. Pedro (54,8%) Initiated and completed the fight back, dismantling and demoralizing a Getafe side before half time ~ pawanme10
2. Fabregas (23%) finally figured out his best positioning on the pitch to take advantage of Getafe, and was influential from then on ~ BerkeleyBernie
3. Busquets (10,7%) His usual octopus-like self, drew fouls like Picasso drew pictures, was all over the Getafe midfield and as usual looked a class above ~ Semi-Neutral
Getafe, La Liga, away (5-2)
1. Pedro (54,8%) Initiated and completed the fight back, dismantling and demoralizing a Getafe side before half time ~ pawanme10
2. Fabregas (23%) finally figured out his best positioning on the pitch to take advantage of Getafe, and was influential from then on ~ BerkeleyBernie
3. Busquets (10,7%) His usual octopus-like self, drew fouls like Picasso drew pictures, was all over the Getafe midfield and as usual looked a class above ~ Semi-Neutral
Semi-Neutral
Sir Alupp Heynrguson
Against Elche
1. Cesc-Ran the game playing brilliant throughball after brilliant throughball, looked a class above all the other midfielders on the pitch, another great game from him
2. Asexis-Scored two good goals and a thunderbolt of a free kick, but his simply decent overall play and him being subbed off prevent him from taking the gold
3. Iniesta-Drifted around all over the pitch, dancing around the defenders at will, and had his finishing been better he may very well have had a goal or two
Honorable Mentions - Pedro, Pique
1. Cesc-Ran the game playing brilliant throughball after brilliant throughball, looked a class above all the other midfielders on the pitch, another great game from him
2. Asexis-Scored two good goals and a thunderbolt of a free kick, but his simply decent overall play and him being subbed off prevent him from taking the gold
3. Iniesta-Drifted around all over the pitch, dancing around the defenders at will, and had his finishing been better he may very well have had a goal or two
Honorable Mentions - Pedro, Pique
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linetty
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Cesc
Alexis
Pedrito
Honorable mentions: Iniesta, Pique
Alexis
Pedrito
Honorable mentions: Iniesta, Pique
Antimadridista1
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Alexis
Cesc
Pedro
Special mention to Song, very very good game.
Cesc
Pedro
Special mention to Song, very very good game.
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Flavia
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Alexis - 1st hattrick, so he has to take it 
Cesc
Iniesta
Mentions to Pedro and Alba.
Cesc
Iniesta
Mentions to Pedro and Alba.
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cesc
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