Source: CCTV.com

04-19-2007 11:34

Barcelona have claimed a 5-2 victory over Getafe in the first leg their Copa del Rey semi-final at the Nou Camp on Wenesday night. Lionel Messi netted twice with Xavi Hernandez, Eidur Gudjohnsen and Samuel Eto'o also scoring for the home side.

Getafe went into their first ever Copa del Rey semi-final with high hopes after ending a seven match winless streak on the weekend.

But it was Barcelona who opened the scoring in the 18th minute through midfielder Xavi Hernandez.

Messi doubled Barcelona's lead in the 29th minute with a spectacular solo effort.

The 19-year-old Argentine international beat four opponents in a run from his own half before scoring from a narrow angle.

Messi added another in the 45th minute when he sent a rising shot into the net.

Both sides created early chances in the second half and Getafe threatened a comeback with two goals in as many minutes.

However, Barcelona responded in the 63rd minute when Eidur Gudjohnsen scored from a corner and Samuel Eto'o sealed Barcelona's win in the 74th minute.

 

Editor:Liu Fang