Corinthians beat Inter Movistar to reach futsal friendly final in Spain | OneFootball

Corinthians Futsal had a great start to their mini-tour in Spain. This Saturday, 23, Timão took to the court to face Inter Movistar-ESP in the semifinals of the Torneo Mucho Más, which is taking place at the Complejo Polideportivo Virgen de La Cabeza, in Valdepeñas. In a highly contested match, Timão came from behind to win 3-2, with goals scored by Edimar, Igor Carioca, and Papagaio.

Coach Fernando Malafaia started with a lineup without his best players against the Spanish team, sending Kelvin; Edimar, Renatinho, Luisinho, and Israel to the court. On the bench, he had Koji, Lucas Oliveira, Caio Barros, Papagaio, Deives, Monteros, Igor Carioca, Luiz Brizzi, Renatinho, and Rick at his disposal.

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The match started evenly, but the first shot was taken by Corinthians, with Edimar, who received the ball from Luisinho and shot from outside the area. Shortly after, Maicon left his marker behind and shot from the left, forcing a great save from the Spanish goalkeeper. Corinthians maintained their offensive pressure, and even goalkeeper Kelvin caused danger, shooting from a distance, with the ball passing close to the right post.

The pressure continued, with Rick recovering the ball in the offensive court, dribbling past the defender, and shooting a cross that was stopped by García. After a technical timeout, however, the Spanish team improved, attacking twice with Bartolomé. Corinthians responded with Luisinho, shooting well after a deflection from Edimar, but the play was again stopped by García.

Until, then, Corinthians opened the scoring: Luisinho took a corner kick, Israel deflected, and Edimar appeared on the second post to score the first goal for Timão! But Inter's equalizer came immediately, in a play by Harrison who escaped the defense, faced Kelvin, and scored. Still in the first half, Mínguez turned the game around for the Spanish team in a quick lateral free kick, shooting from a distance and scoring under Kelvin's legs. Corinthians tried to equalize but went into halftime at a disadvantage.

Corinthians returned to the second half on the attack: Maicon accelerated through the middle and assisted Igor Carioca, who attempted a chip over the goal. In the next play, the pressure paid off: Igor pressured Harrison, whose long shot bounced off the Corinthians player and tied the game for Timão.

The match became even and with fewer chances, both teams alternating moments in attack, but the defenses stood out. Inter Movistar threatened to score the third goal in two dangerous plays by Mínguez, one of them hitting the post – but it was Corinthians who scored. With four minutes left, Luisinho stole the ball and passed it to Igor Carioca, who crossed it to Papagaio to score and seal the 3-2 victory, qualifying Timão for the final of the Torneo Mucho Más!

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