Barcelona Wins Joan Gamper Trophy With Israeli Wonderkid Ori Goren Playing
Barcelona secured a 2-1 victory over Egypt's Al Ahly Cairo on Wednesday, claiming the traditional Joan Gamper Trophy ahead of their La Liga season opener against Elche. The match featured a festive presentation of Barcelona's new signing from Manchester City, Rodri. Israeli prodigy Ori Goren came off the bench to play 28 minutes in the Catalan club's celebration.
Barcelona dominated the first half, opening the scoring in the 29th minute when Alejandro Balde assisted Hamza Abd El Karem, who scored against his former club but refrained from celebrating. The second goal came from a penalty at the 45th minute after Rafinha was fouled in the box; the Brazilian captain calmly converted the spot-kick to make it 2-0.
In the second half, Goren entered the game as part of several substitutions by coach Hansi Flick. Al Ahly narrowed the gap in the 51st minute through Ahmed Zizo following a swift counterattack. Goren was substituted off in the 73rd minute during a triple substitution. Barcelona had a chance to extend their lead with a second penalty in stoppage time, but Anthony Gordon missed the opportunity.
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