CiutadellaThe Spanish team has debuted in the European Championship with a convincing victory over Finland (4-1). With a football that drinks from the Barça footballers, who make up a large part of the squad, the team led by Jorge Vilda has begun its journey to the European crown under the watchful eye of Alexia Putellas, seriously injured, since from the stands.
The European Championship, however, has actually started to counterbalance by the Red. The state team, a favorite in betting, has been planted on the grass of Milton Keynes accusing Putellas of great absence and having difficulty finding himself on the grass. Moments after a first Spanish chance almost on the initial whistle, in the second 50 of the game, came the surprise with the goal of Sallstrom. The Finn took advantage of an error in the position of Mapi León to overcome Paños. The Spanish team, however, has not lowered its arms. With Alexia very attentive near the bench, dressed in Virgina Torrecilla’s shirt and accompanied by some crutches, Vilda’s team reacted insistently.
With two headers from two Barça players, the score was turned upside down. First, Irene Paredes took advantage of the ninth corner of the match to put the tie back on the scoreboard. The captain has completed a cross from Mariona to recompose the team’s feelings. A few minutes later, just before half time, Aitana Bonmatí scored a goal to consolidate the comeback. With a header pumped from the penalty spot and after winning the back of the Finnish defenses, Sant Pere de Ribes sent the ball to the back of the net, and just then headed towards the bleachers to celebrate the target with Alexia.
The second half was a walk for Spain, which has already dominated the ball with the clearest ideas. The third goal was born from the boots of Mapi León, who, again on a set piece, centered for Lucía García to head home to make it 3-1. The superiority was clear and the icing on the cake was put by Mariona Caldentey from eleven meters a few seconds before the referee signaled the end of the game.