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06.05.2007 14:00

In case of any doubt (8-3)

Carles Cascante

There were no surprises as FC Barcelona Sorli Discau once again shown their dominance of national roller hockey, leaving no option for Liceo in an emphatic 8-2 victory to secure a place in the OK League final.

The game was a one-sided affair that Barça commanded from start to finish, with the first goal coming early from the stick of David Páez. The younger of the two Argentinian brothers was to go on to play a leading role in the win, scoring two more, serving an assist to Mia Ordeig and recovering balls aplenty. It was also great to see junior player Jordi Ferrer coming on for three minutes at the end, and even managing to add a late goal to the FC Barcelona Sorli Discau tally.

Early goal sets the rhythm

On Thursday, Liceo has done all they could to keep the pace of the game slow, but that game plan went out the window at the Palau no sooner had David Páez made it 1-0 with a low drive just inside Jaume Llaverola’s left post. Three minutes into the game and Barça Sorli Discau were already in control, and from then on played in a cool and composed fashion that had the Galician outfit floundering in desperation. 18 minutes from the break, however, a penalty was omitted on Lamas, which was taken by Argentinian Payero and stopped twice by Egurrola.

The first half ended with a goalscoring flurry from the home side, with David Páez scoring his second of the night and then Miquel Masoliver making it 3-0 to Barça a minute from the break.

Barça in control

The second half got off to a blistering start. Quim Paüls’ side decided it was time to entertain and delighted the 2,000 fans in the Palau with a memorable offensive display. Carlitos López missed a penalty that would have made it 4-0, but Mia Ordeig converted a David Páez assist soon after, while Miquel Masoliver was on target just three minutes later (5-0).

Carlitos López then added a couple more goals against his former club to put the Catalans into a spectacular 7-0 lead. Liceo then grabbed some consolation with seven minutes left on the clock and Barça easing off the pace now victory was a certainty. Alves, Álvarez and Josama banged home once each, while young Jordi Ferrer came on for the last few minutes and was the author of Barça’s eighth and final goal. Next Tuesday at 21.00, Barça will play the first leg of the final against the winner of the other semi final clash between Reus and Noia.