Hamza Abdelkarim scores as Barcelona Atletic extend winning run to five

Abdelkarim strikes early in Barcelona Atletic victory

Hamza Abdelkarim opened the scoring from the penalty spot as Barcelona Atletic beat Utebo 2-1 at the Estadi Johan Cruyff on Saturday, extending their winning streak to five matches.

Barcelona Atletic action during the match against Utebo

Named in the starting lineup after dropping out of the first-team squad, Abdelkarim needed only six minutes to make his mark. Jesse Bisiwu won the penalty, and the Egypt international sent his low effort into the far corner.

Barcelona Atletic had to wait until the 72nd minute to increase their lead. Substitute Pedro Rodriguez won possession high up the pitch before driving a low shot into the net. Utebo scored a stoppage-time consolation, but could not prevent the hosts from taking all three points.

The result keeps Juliano Belletti’s side at the top of the table and extends their run to five consecutive victories.