Barca's first real chance didn't come until the 23rd minute when Guangzhou keeper Li Shuai did well to beat Munir to a through ball from Iniesta. The same duo combined ten minutes later, but the Chinese stopper was again quick to get his hands on the Barca's stricker header.
Beating the side that had already knocked out club America of Maxico was proving to be anything but the formality that some had expected, but Barca finally got off mark after 39 minutes. Rakitic thumped the ball with such power from outside the box that Li Shuai was unable to keep hold of it and Luis Suarez was at hand to smack the rebound into the back of the net.
Five minute after the interval and Barca extended their lead. The way Iniesta supplied the assist not to mention what Suarez did with it, was a joy to behold. The Uruguayan followed an amazing piece of chest control with a turn and volley and Barca's hordes of Japanese supporters could celebrate a 2-0 lead.
The goal took the pressure of Barca, who from that moment on were able to settle into their usual game and delight the Yokohama crowd with the aesthetics of their trademark passing game. Following a period of instance pressure, the lead was extended after 65 minutes when Munir came down in the area and the referee's finger immediately pointed at the spot. Suarez stepped up to complete his hat-rick and Luis Enrique was now safe to start thinking about River Plate, as Sergi Roberto, Jordi Alba and outstanding Iniesta were replaced by Sandro, Adriano and Samper.
This all about today's match. It was a great performance by whole team. Suarez scored a stunning hat-trick.
VISCA BARCA..!!
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