Three goals in 12 minutes of the first half was the key to the defeat of the Spanish women’s futsal team this Thursday in the first of two friendlies against Portugal (3-1), because the reaction in the second period only allowed him to score a goal and for Peque to shoot the crossbar.
The first half was one to forget, despite the fact that Spain came out pushing harder in the opponent’s court and pressing higher, but it was Portugal that was effective. After four minutes, Carolina Pedreira A counter attack ended up at the far post after Fifó’s assist. Something that shook Spain and more when Lydia Moreira He made the second by deflecting a shot after a corner.
The players of Claudia Pons They did not find clarity in attack and it was difficult for them to create chances, while at the same time they suffered from the Portuguese’s transitions and from set pieces. So, with a throw-in the third came, with a long shot from kika in the 12th minute.
After the break, the panorama is very different and Spain took a step forward had another use and soon he found the prize with a purpose Vane Sotelo at the exit of a corner. The Spanish put more pressure on the Portuguese ball and made the players work. Maria Odetebut there was no way to score more goals despite the Portuguese sinking in their defence.
Despite the insistence, the goal did not come and the match ended in a third straight victory for the Portuguese, although this Saturday (7:30 pm) comes the second clash between the two with a goal Spain to change the trajectory.
Technical sheet:
Portugal: Ana Catarina, Inés Matos, Janice Silva, Fifó and Carolina Pedreira – starting with five, Mariana Marques, Lidia Moreira, Ana Azevedo, Joana Moreira, Helena Nunes, María Pereira, Kika, Carolina Rocha and María Odete.
Spain: Balbuena, Noelia, Peque, Laura Uña and Antía -starting five-, Eva, María Sanz, Vane Sotelo, Marian, Irene Córdoba, Laura Córdoba, Ale de la Paz and Anita Pino.
Objectives: 1-0. Mr. 4. Carolina Pedreira. 2-0. Mr. 7. Lidia Moreira. 3-0. Mr. 12. Kika. 3-1. Mr. 22. Vane Sotelo.
Referees: Miguel Castilho and Rubén Santos (Portugal)
Incidents: Friendly match held at the Rio Maior Pavilion with a poor entry.
Source: La Verdad
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