Yokohama - Spanish powerhouse Barcelona made it two wins out of two on their Asian tour Tuesday with a 1-0 win over Japan's former J-League champions Yokohama in Tokyo. Mexican striker Giovanni Dos Santos secured the win in the 75th minute, beating Yokohama keeper Tetsuya Enomoto after a pass from Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o. The teenager had nearly put the Spanish ahead just moments before, missing a golden chance from close range. "It was physically difficult because of a long trip and jetlag, but we overcame it. We tried to put pressure with our aggressive attackers and we won," said Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard. "Previously we drew with Yokohama 1-1 and 3-3. Today, my players had a strong feeling to win this time. I think we played better than we did in Beijing." The fans got what they wanted, and in the first half the three mega-stars, Ronaldinho, Eto’o and Henry, teamed up for the first time. Giovani Dos Santos replaced the Frenchman at half time and once again suggested that he also deserves consideration for the first eleven with his insatiable desire to score rewarded with the winning goalMan-of-the-match winner Dos Santos said: "I don't know why I won the... award ahead of Ronaldinho, Henry and Eto'o. But I was able to play well because of them. They are great players and it's difficult to catch up with their level"I want Barcelona to win as many titles as possible this season. I'll do my best to help the team to win. My career has just started and I believe I can do more," added Dos Santos.
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