Catela, Juanjo and Mati Rosa lead Barcelona, El Pozo and Jaen to the semi-finals | Relief
The first division already knows four semi-finalists who will compete for a place in the final. Since Jimby Cartagena was quickly classified after defeating Movistar Inter in two games, we had to wait until the third games of the quarter-finals to determine the two pairings. Barça will be the opponent of Melonera’s team after an epic comeback (3-2) against Quesos El Hidalgo Manzanares.
The League champion was on the brink of the abyss at half-time with the unfavorable score of 0:2. after goals from Cortes and Javi Alonso. In the second period, Frenchman Toure reduced the gap, and the decisive factor was the removal of Juan Emilio for a double yellow card. Dominated, Brazilian striker Matheus managed to equalize with a left-footed shot.
After this, Barça’s pursuits and knockdowns began until, with 33 seconds left, Antonio Navarro knocked Pito down in the penalty area. and Navarro Lisa and Sarabia Eguiluz awarded penalties. The referees sent off the team’s goalkeeper Juanlo Alonso for protesting the decision.
As in the Copa del Rey, Catela from Cadiz took responsibility for confirming the victory and return of Barça against the delirium of Palau and a change from Jesus Velasco, who will star in an exciting fight against Eduardo San Thiago Duda. Jimby Cartagena, champion of the Spanish Super Cup and finalist of the Spanish Cup, has not played in the semi-finals for 17 years.
On the other side of the semi-final grid El Pozo Murcia Costa Calida returned to the semi-finals after five years of absence. The Ham team took the field factor into account and beat Viña Albali Valdepenas in a dramatic penalty shootout (6-5). After a goalless first half, Rafa Santos gave Dani Martinez’s side the lead with a superb turnaround in the 30th minute.
David Ramos’ side managed to draw the game when Marlon deflected Alberto’s cross and finished it off Fernando’s goal line. Without a doubt, it was the most even draw ever. The first match was decided on penalties, the second in extra time. The third match returned to the fateful six-metre mark, where the fireproof figure of Juanjo Angosto appeared to stop Rafael’s strike.
Jaen Paraiso Interior laid down the law at the Olivo Arena with 6,500 spectators, leading them to a thrilling comeback (3-2).Futsal Palma will have to wait another season to win its first national title since the resumption of the Champions League. The match against the two-time European champion, billed as high risk, became a white glove thanks to the impeccable refereeing of Sanchez Molina and Rodrigo de Miguel.
The La Mancha referees announced their intentions fifteen seconds after sporting director Jaén Nicolás Sabariego was sent off for a straight red card. when he protested from the bench where he sat with the materials manager’s note. Chaguinha and Taborda also received two yellow cards.
With the tension nipped in the bud, Rivillos gave the Balearic Islands a first-half lead with a left-footed shot from fifteen meters in the 11th minute. In the second period, Gordillo – after a pass from Kleber – increased the lead. 27th minute (0-2). Jaen reduced the deficit with Luan’s own goal after Taborda’s poisoned corner kick.
With five minutes left, captain Carlos Barron stopped Chino with a double penalty from seven yards. In the final minute, Mati Rosa looked to have forced extra time, taking advantage of a ball in the box to beat Luan. The Argentine center ultimately made the difference, scoring the winning goal (3-2), this time in the last breath of stoppage time, courtesy of Jaen Paraiso Interior.