2023-06-21 22:42:55
Everything seems easier when Rodri has the ball. The Betis player led Spain’s victory in his European debut. The goals were scored by Alex Baena, Miranda and Sergio Gómez (with the help of the wall) but the midfielder’s performance is one of those that sits in a class. The domain of Santi Denia It was total and they showed extraordinary maturity by not despairing before the spider web woven by Emil Sandoi around Popa, a goalkeeper who never imagined that he would keep his goal unbeaten for 55 minutes according to what was seen in the Steaua stadium in Bucharest. It was the time it took the Villarreal footballer to open the can. Aimar Oroz he was able to score the third before Sergio Gómez’s goal. The post prevented it due to the frustration of the Osasuna player. The City player’s final goal gives Spain the lead.
Spain began dominating the game, monopolizing the ball and trying to propose a scenario in which Romania would find itself uncomfortable. But the pupils of Emil Sandoi They knew what they were up against and came out with the lines very close together, protecting their goalkeeper and trying to avoid the last pass from Santi Denia’s men. With Sergio Gómez and Rodri trying to strike from the inside, the full-backs became relevant, turned into full-backs with which to open a field that the Romanians tried to dwarf.
The minutes were falling and Popa he was still a privileged spectator. He dominated Spain but without depth or the ability to generate danger. It is not that Romania gave up the attack but it did not give it to intimidate those in red. The hosts gritted their teeth. Spain tried not to lose patience but the first opportunity did not come until minute 27. A shot from Brothers It went slightly wide to the right of the Romanian goalkeeper. The Villarreal player led the way. Sergi Gómez finished off with a header four minutes later, high. The goal was around Popa’s goal. Abel Ruiz and Baena chained two new occasions, the first went to a corner and the second deflected. It was missing a bit of aim.
Spain improved. It was even liked but it tried certain flourishes that only have to be done when you dominate on the scoreboard and have the victory assured. The last ten minutes were a monologue of those of Santi Denia, constantly taking the pitcher to the source I operate without getting it to break, as in the story. The few times that Romania had the ball they didn’t know what to do with it. The occasion of Abel Ruiz, failing incomprehensibly Point blank and empty door, he put the full stop to the first act. The Braga forward was leaving, making crosses due to his mistake. Rodri’s penetration and death pass were impeccable and Ruiz’s mistake was rude, inappropriate for a footballer of his category.
Rodri, a dagger
The second half began with Spain determined to solve the game as before and with Romania shielding their goalkeeper, trying to avoid passing lanes and clear culminations. The Red submitted but did not specify. It was maddening. The fans that gathered at the Steaua Arenas, in Bucrest, were just waiting for a counterattack that could break the bank. Rodri, on the right, was the great Romanian nightmare. The feeling that the locals gave is that of bailing water from a boat that is flooding more quickly than expected.
Alex Baena broke the fortress. It took 55 minutes to open the scoring. Víctor Gómez, who had come on during the break, penetrated down the right wing and placed a low cross that the Villarreal player finished off on the run. The most complicated was done. The can was already open. Romania was fighting to plug the bleeding rather than attempting an equalizer that was presumed to be very complicated. Miranda it certified the victory of Spain (min. 62) at the culmination of an excellent play between Abel Ruiz and Sergio Gómez. A thrashing was coming with half an hour to go. After shaking off the pressure, Spain enjoyed.
Abel Ruiz he was able to score the third but Popa guessed his intention and did not allow him to get under his legs. However, the clearest occasion was that of Aimar Orozwho knew how to take advantage of an excellent pass from Riquelme to beat Popa, although his shot was repelled by the post and crossed the entire goal line until a Romanian defender forcefully cleared it. Sergio Gomez could the third and closed the score
Spain’s next duel will be next Saturday against Croatia, which yesterday lost in the opening match against Ukraine (2-0). A victory will practically place them in the quarterfinals, without forgetting that one of the main objectives of the team is to get the ticket to play the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which he will surely achieve by reaching the semifinals. Santi Denia’s team would meet a rival from group D (Switzerland, Italy, Norway and France) in the next round.
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