Barca show hunger in a friendly win over Thailand
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Spanish champions Barcelona's new coach Gerardo Martino was happy to see his charges show their hunger in a 7-1 victory over Thailand's under-23 side in a friendly at the packed Rajamangala National stadium yesterday.
The result meant Barca managed to score a total of 15 goals in two games the Argentine coach has been in charge of the team so far after succeeding Tito Vilanova, who had to step down from the post due to his health problems.
Leaving aside what seemed a predictable win, Martino was particularly pleased with the way his side put the hosts under the pressure just like they did in the 8-0 victory over Brazilian club Santos in the previous match.
“I insist on what I said the other day (after the match against Santos), we pressured well, we had the ball and we attacked quickly.
“Independently of the opponent, we had the ambition to win the game. It’s clear that this team is hungry,” added Martino.
