Jimbi attacks Palau and leaves Barça on the brink | Relief
Jimby Cartagena stormed Palau and beat Barça (2-3) in the first leg of the semi-finals. The Meloneros team overcame two unfavorable results and ultimately dominated an absolutely depleted Barça team, having almost more stars in the penalty area for physical reasons than on the court.
Jesus Velasco continues to suffer from serious injuries that mean he is without captains Sergio Lozano, Ferrao, Diego, Sergio Gonzalez and Alex Yepes.The Toledo coach faces a difficult task – dosing seven first-team players. who are still healthy, although exhausted, and some of them, like Pito, in trouble.
Matheus works overtime in the false center position to compensate for the four and The supporting players give him bench depth and quality playing time, similar to the French Toure in the starting five or the left-footed Puigver.who next year will play in Industrias Santa Coloma instead of David Peña (Palma Futsal).
In a survival exercise, Barça is looking for the best version of Eric. Snatching the ball from Lucao, the Portuguese striker earned the stripes he wore at Sporting and He opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a left-footed shot that was saved by Tomaz. and before which Chemi could do nothing.
It took the Spanish-Brazilian close two minutes to return to his team what he had taken by mistake. Dario sent him a measured pass into the center of the penalty area and he beat Didak Plana unmarked. bringing the score to the scoreboard and the first half ended tied.
In the second period, with Feixas under Palos, Eduardo San Thiago Duda’s team performed better, but Barça again took the lead. Antonio’s counterattack was masterfully completed by Pito. cut in front of Valtinho and cleared the ball before Chemi left. Andre Coelho had to retire to the dressing room and, although the Portuguese returned to the bench, he no longer took risks on the court.
Motta seemed to stake his claim as Melon’s top scorer. After the recovery of Pablo Ramirez The Italian-Brazilian left-hander got rid of Eric from eleven meters and surprised Feixas with a right hand. crossed, achieving a draw in the 28th minute. Two minutes later, Puigvert saved Bebe’s corner kick to give Djimbi the lead for the first time.
From that moment on, the champion of the Spanish Super Cup grew up. Feixas avoided the fourth with an incredible stoppage and Jesus Velasco opted for a game of five with Catela. The ending was controversial following Tomas’s handball in the penalty area, which was missed by the referees, and Pitot’s late goal.
There was no epic comeback like in the match against Quesos El Hidalgo Manzanares and The League champion, overcome by fatigue and absences, was deprived of his field factor. As in the quarter-final series, Jimby Cartagena won away in the first game.
The duel now takes place at the Palacio de los Deportes in Cartagena. Jimby will have a historic opportunity to cement his presence in the final (this will be his third final of the season and fourth in just over a year). next Thursday (20:30). Barca need to win for the series to end in Palau on Sunday (16:30).
The first leg of the second leg will take place on Tuesday at 20:30 at the Palacio de los Deportes stadium in Murcia. ElPozo returns to the semi-finals after a seven-year absence and will face Jaen Paraiso Interior. that last season finished second in the league.
The second match of the series will take place on Friday, June 7, at 21:30 at the Olivo Arena, and, if necessary, the third match will take place on Monday, the 10th (20:30) in Murcia. Please remember that the League Final will be played in a best-of-five format.