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SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain -- Barcelona set up another Copa del Rey final against rival Real Madrid on Wednesday after drawing 1-1 at Real Sociedad to win their two-legged semifinal. Reals Antoine Griezmann scored in the waning moments to cancel out Lionel Messis first-half opener but the Spanish champions still reached the domestic cup final 3-1 overall. Goalkeeper Enaut Zubikarai did his part to keep Sociedad alive at the Anoeta with several key saves but the Basque clubs attack just couldnt respond despite Carlos Vela hitting the crossbar in the 55th. Barcelona, the record 26-time cup champion, faces Madrid three years after losing to its bitter foe 1-0 in extra time in a classic final. Barcelona and Madrid go into the April 19th match having split their six previous meetings in the cup final. "Its a clasico, and theres nothing more to say," Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino said. "We were obliged to reach the final after Real Madrid ensured its place." The hosts constantly pressed Barcelona goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto but Messi proved the difference early on. He capped his individual run at goal in the 27th minute by unleashing a shot between three defenders that Zubikarai got a touch to but couldnt keep from creeping over the line. Zubikarai was sensational after that as he denied Pedro Rodriguez, with Pinto called on to deny Vela at the other end as Dani Alves arrived to clear the loose ball at the post. Andres Iniestas outstanding second half began with a near-miss just before Vela found the crossbar. Zubikarai made back-to-back stops on Messi and Cesc Fabregas while Griezmann was unlucky on the hour mark after failing to get a shot away on a break. Barcelona had done well to subdue Reals attacks but could only watch as the hosts executed a perfect counter for French forward Griezmann to equalize with three minutes to play. Martino said Xavi Hernandezs second-half substitution was because of a knock that he hoped would not become an injury. "The fact that these players reach so many finals and still value reaching another final is a great thing," said Martino, who has already led Barcelona to the Spanish Supercup during his first season in charge. <a href="http://www.cheap--nfl-jerseys.us.com/">NFL Jerseys China Cheap</a>. As if he had been rehearsing it, Vasquez looked around with a grimacing stare as he clinched two fists and flexed his muscles. What do you think of DeMar DeRozans face after he hits a big shot, he was asked moments earlier. <a href="http://www.cheap--nfl-jerseys.us.com/lsu-tigers-10-anthony-jennings-purple-stitched-ncaa-jersey-34-tl.html">Anthony Jennings LSU Jersey</a>. 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America, hosting the competition for the first time on its 100th anniversary, fell behind on eight minutes in Santa Clara when Cristian Zapata volleyed home.Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez then added a first-half penalty in front of a crowd of 67,439 at Levis Stadium to secure the 2001 champions all three points in the Group A opener. A bright start from Jose Pekermans side was rewarded when Zapata expertly converted Edwin Cardonas corner from 10 yards.Clint Dempsey, who saw an earlier overhead kick attempt fail, then struck the wall from a free-kick as the hosts pushed for an equaliser. James Rodriguez scored Colombias second against USA Former Fulham forward Dempsey had another shot which flew just wide as the half drew to a close before Rodriguez delivered the killer blow on 41 minutes from tthe spot.ddddddddddddDeAndre Yedlin was adjudged to have handled Farid Diazs cross and, while there were doubts over the decision, there was none from Rodriguez, who fired into the bottom left corner of Brad Guzans net.The United States tried to force their way back into the game in the second half and came close when Geoff Cameron saw a header cleared off the line by Perez on the hour mark. Colombia players celebrate after beating USA Five minutes later, Dempseys curling free-kick from 25 yards was superbly palmed away by David Ospina.Rodriguez was later replaced, nursing an apparent shoulder injury, while Carlos Bacca crashed an effort against the bar for Colombia with 13 minutes remaining.Costa Rica take on Paraguay in Orlando in the second game in Group A on Saturday, before Group B gets underway with Haiti v Peru in Seattle and Brazil v Ecuador at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.Watch Copa America matches live on Premier Sports <a href="http://www.cheapwholesalejerseysusaonline.com/">Wholesale Jerseys</a>　 <a href="http://www.cheapcnjerseystousa.com/">Cheap NFL Jerseys</a>　<a href="http://www.jerseyscheapnflwholesale.com/">Wholesale Jerseys</a>　<a href="http://www.cheapjerseysnbafromchina.com/">Authentic Jerseys From China</a> <a href="http://www.cheapchinanflonlinejerseys.com/">Wholesale Jerseys</a> <a href="http://www.cheapjerseys-wholesalechina.com/">Wholesale NFL Jerseys</a> ' ' '
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