The penalties give Spain its second futsal European Championship

Success in taking penalties (1-4) and the inspiration of the goalkeeper Silviagave the title of European Championship a Spain in view of Portugal (3-3), who dominated the scoreboard in almost every match but did not suppress his opponent’s reaction.

Again in Portugal and again against the host team in the final, the history of the red women’s futsal team continues. Second consecutive crown for Spaindominator of this competition that finished its second edition in a final game full of alternatives, emotions and resolutions from six meter shots.

It has nothing to do with the last edition in which Spain beat its rival to capture the continental title. In this case and despite the fact that the group Claudia Pons came to the decisive duel with nine victories to his credit, was handcuffed by the local team that gave the impression of perfectly educated the champion.

Spain was uncomfortable at first. He has the ball but in inconsequential areas. The pressure from Portugal, urgent and orderly, the circulation of the Spaniards became complicated. Worse for the guests. Every loss is a threat. Goalkeeper Silvia has appeared as a savior twice, on clear occasions, hand in hand, with Anna Azevedo.

But the Spanish goalkeeper could do nothing in the third. In the 11th minute. With a turnover of Irene Cordoba against Azevedo which was a deadly retaliation attack. He built the wall with Fifó and finished with the Portuguese captain leading his team.

Portugal extended its lead on the 19th, in a strategic action born of a throw-in. Janice Silva received and crossed over to Pisko who, unopposed, scored second.

saved him Spain a long shot to revive their hopes for the second half. Seventeen seconds from intermission, Ale of Peace he picked up a loose ball, defeated by Portugal, to execute a shot that passed Ana Catarina. The Spanish box minimized the damage.

With conviction and haste, the Hispanic team entered the second half. Photographs by Irene Córdoba and Noelia that they had no prizes and responses from Portugal to the counterattack. Like the sticks where the auctions of Ana Azevedo and Inés Fernandes were found. Mayte’s Spain also has one in a shot.

Spain cornered Portugal held by Ana Catarina. He sought it out with long shots, especially. So came the draw. Again, Ale de Paz, whom the Pons group sought when they had no solution. The game was revived when a good action by Ana Luján ended with a cross towards the area that cleared the local defense. Loose the ball and Of peacefrom outside the area, got the equalizer (2-2).

With strict force and spirit of purpose, the team led by Clàudia Pons sped towards victory. Anyone can score but this is the moment of the goalkeepers. Silvia came to save Spain and Ana Catarina, in the final action before the extension, avoided the disappointment of Portugal.

The match has ten extra minutes to determine the champion and Spain caressed the title. Portugal wasted three penalty-corners and Pons ’team ended up coming back in the 44th minute through a corner kick by Ana Luján that reached María Sanz to put the ball in the net for the third time.

Desperate, Portugal avoided defeat. With the player goalkeeper in the last stretch he equalized a minute from the end through pisko which led to the outcome of penalties. Spain is not mistaken. Silvia arrested two, Anna Azevedo Y Ana Pires which is final.