Vissel Kobe vs Barcelona Live Score Update: First Half Ends in a 1-1 Draw
The first half between Vissel Kobe and Barcelona ended with the scores level at 1-1, thanks to a stunning last-minute goal from Vissel that canceled out Barcelona’s early lead.
Key Highlights:Vissel Kobe VS Barcelona
3’ Goal! Kobe 1-1 Barca
33’ Goal! Kobe 0-1 Barca
🕒 July 27, 2025 – 78th Minute Update
Vissel Kobe VS Barcelona
After making his Barcelona debut, Marcus Rashford was substituted.
He played for around 30 minutes in this friendly clash.
⚽ 77’ GOAL!!
Roony Bardghji scores for Barcelona!
Robert Lewandowski held possession and scanned for options. He spotted Roony on the far side and passed it perfectly. Roony calmly slotted it in with a side-footed shot, giving Barça the lead again.
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Vissel launched an attack. The Japanese team seems to be enjoying some time on the ball. The pace of the match has slightly settled, although Barcelona has looked more dangerous since the second half began.
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Rashford almost made an assist in his debut! He passed it into the box for Roony, but the youngster failed to connect cleanly and the ball sailed over the crossbar.
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Barcelona is keeping possession well. The Spanish side is clearly dominating the ball while Vissel Kobe is sitting deep and soaking up the pressure.
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Rashford took a shot! It deflected off a defender and landed back at his feet, but his second attempt was low and straight at the goalkeeper, who made the save.
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A great opportunity for Dani Olmo! He had a chance to restore the lead for Barcelona, but his shot was off target.
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Rashford and Lewandowski are trying to link up — something Barça fans will hope to see often. Rashford tried a sharp through ball to Lewy, but it had a bit too much power.
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After a defender deflected Roony’s shot, Barcelona was awarded a corner.However, the resulting corner didn’t produce anything significant.
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Andreas Christensen made a crucial block! Vissel was on a counterattack from the left, but Christensen was alert and cleared the danger.
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Rashford received a pass during a break. Now playing on the left flank, the former Manchester United star has more freedom. He sprinted to the box but stumbled and lost the ball.
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It looked like Dani Olmo danced past defenders into the box. Rashford tried to intercept the ball, but the Japanese defenders stepped in at the right moment.
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Interception! Rashford is very active — pressing high, winning the ball, and entering the box. He pulled it back for a teammate, but Kobe’s defense held firm.
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Rashford is operating from the left flank. These are his very first touches in a Barcelona shirt.
🕒 Second Half Begins!
Vissel Kobe had the upper hand in the final moments of the first half. Officially, Marcus Rashford made his Barcelona debut.
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🕒 Halftime: Kobe 1-1 Barcelona
Goals from Eric Garcia (Barcelona) and Taisei Miyashiro (Vissel Kobe) ensured that both sides went into the break with one goal apiece. Barça started strongly, but a late defensive error by Cubarsi cost them their lead.
⚽ 43’ GOAL! Kobe Equalize (1-1)
Midfield possession was lost by Cubarsi, allowing Kobe to swiftly respond. Sasaki took a shot which was saved by Garcia, but Miyashiro pounced on the rebound and scored!
🕒 41’ Close Call
Kobe built a nice attacking move with Hirose creating a chance in the box. Three Kobe players combined for a shot, but Alejandro Balde blocked it.
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Barcelona launched another attack. Raphinha worked it down the left wing and delivered into the final third. The ball was passed around before Lamine Yamal’s final shot was blocked by Kobe.
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Yamal transferred the ball to Gavi in the middle after taking it down the right. But Kobe maintained a strong low block to stop Barcelona’s advance.
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Barça didn’t look too threatening in the first 30 minutes but still managed to find the opener from a tight situation.
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Tokyo, July 27, 2025 —
The much-anticipated friendly between Vissel Kobe and Barcelona ended with drama, excitement, and plenty of action as both teams fought hard in a thrilling 1-1 draw in the first half.
The spotlight was firmly on Marcus Rashford, who made his Barcelona debut, showcasing pace, skill, and vision in limited minutes. He was involved in several promising moves and nearly bagged an assist. Though he didn’t score, his presence on the left wing brought a new dynamic to Barça’s attacking play.
Eric Garcia opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 33rd minute following a well-executed corner, but Vissel Kobe struck back just before halftime.
In the second half, Roony Bardghji restored Barcelona’s lead with a fine finish set up by Robert Lewandowski, who had an influential performance in the middle.
Vissel Kobe, though not dominating possession, showed great intent and created several chances, especially on the counter. Their defense held strong against a skillful Barcelona frontline.
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