ANDspaa is already in semifinals. A few minutes were enough for the current European champion to put the first goal on the scoreboard and, after that, dominate the remaining minutes of the match. Successful in attack, but very solid in defence.
Spain’s start dominance, which stalked the German goal but did not finish the plays. The Germans sought to steal from passing lanes and find chances on the run. He first goal It will arrive soon (1-0), after three minutes of play. Mart Houses He took advantage of the goalkeeper’s rebound to leave it in the net.
After the goal, the game was equal. Germany went up a gear and sought that the match did not end in the first half. Visitors came dangerously. In the best minutes from the German team came the goal of Csar Carballeira (2-0). Unappealable hit from far from the goalkeeper. The visiting goalkeeper could do little. A goal that meant a knock on the table.
A beautiful play by Sergi Aragons put the 3-0 before the break. The defense could only watch before the movements of 55. Germany was losing strength with the passing of the minutes, which precipitated that Spain was more and more comfortable. The advantage before going to the changing rooms was a mental blow to Germany.
Already in the second half, the exchange of blows was different. street runner, shorter possessions. Germany desperately sought any opportunity to do harm. Sergi Aragons he put the second one in his private account (4-0) through a penalty. The little illusion that remained in the Germans, dissipated.
The little hand (5-0) arrived with a beautiful play, against and in a two against one of Spain. Roc Pujada He only had to put the lace to leave it in the net. The Spanish player picked it up and the goalkeeper could do little.
The victory of Spain means the crossing in semifinals against an Italy the one they defeated last wednesday por 7-4. It was the only win in the group stage after two draws against France and Portugal. The
semifinal crossovers
The four teams that will compete for the trophy are those that coincided in the group stage. Spain, Italy, Portugal and France They will look for the pass in the grand final starting next Saturday.
July 21
Portugal – France (6:30 p.m.)
Spain – Italy (9:00 p.m.)
Technical sheet
5 – Spain: Carles Grau, Pau Bargall, Mart Casas, Nil Roca, Xavi Barroso -initial team-, Csar Carballeira, Marc Juli, Roc Pujadas, Sergi Aragons and Cndid Ballart.
0 – Germany: Fynn Hilbertz, Kohler, Strieder, Karschau, Borkei -starting team-, Haas, Rath, Heinrichs, Nils Hilbertz and Geisler.
Goals: 1-0: Mart Casas, min.3. 2-0: Csar Carballeira, min.13. 3-0: Sergi Aragons, min.16. 4-0: Sergi Aragons, min.33. 5-0: Roc Pujadas, min.46.
referees: Karl Wilson (ENG) and Pedro Silva (POR). No reprimands.
Incidents: match of the quarterfinals of the European Roller Hockey Championship played in the Olympic Pavilion of the Ateneo Agrícola de Sant Sadurn d’Anoia (Barcelona).
