Jimbee Cartagena secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Jaén Paraíso Interior in the semi-final of the 14th edition of the King’s Futsal Cup. The decisive moment came with just 6 seconds left, as Gabriel Motta netted the winning goal, propelling his team into the final.
The match was intense from the start, with Pablo Ramírez scoring early for Jimbee Cartagena. The first half saw Jaén Paraíso Interior creating several scoring opportunities, particularly in the final three minutes, but Cartagena’s goalkeeper Chemi made impressive saves to maintain the lead.
Jaén’s Brazilian goalkeeper Carlos Espíndola faced pressure from Jimbee Cartagena, especially through attempts by Pablo Ramírez, Izquierdo, and Luçao. Ramírez’s goal in the 15th minute, a precise shot following a corner kick, set the tone for the match.
In the second half, Jaén Paraíso Interior came out strong, generating clear chances and maintaining relentless pressure. Despite their efforts, Chemi’s remarkable saves kept the score in Cartagena’s favor. Jaén eventually equalized in the 38th minute through Mati Rosa, assisted by Míchel.
With the match heading towards extra time, Cartagena’s coach Duda made a strategic move, placing Gabriel Motta as a goalkeeper-player. This gamble paid off as Motta scored the winning goal with just 6.6 seconds remaining, securing Jimbee Cartagena’s spot in the final against Real Betis.
The final will be held on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at the Palacio de los Deportes in San Pablo. The semi-final was witnessed by approximately 4,000 spectators, with around 2,500 cheering for Jaén.
Teams:
- Jaén Paraíso Interior: Carlos Espíndola, Pablo Taborda, Míchel, César Velasco, Alan Brandi (starting five), Mati Rosa, Chino, Joao Salla, Renato, Dani Zurdo, Pablo del Moral.
- Jimbee Cartagena: Chemi, Bebe, Mellado, Waltinho, Luçao (starting five), Pablo Ramírez, Tomaz, Motta, Javi Mínguez, Darío Gil, Saura, Jesús Izquierdo.
Referees: Jorge González Moreta and Luis Sánchez Chamorro from the Madrid school. Yellow cards were issued to Chino (min.16), Joao Salla (min.17), Renato (min.26), and coach Daniel Rodríguez (min.38) from Jaén, and to Bebe (min.8), Mínguez (min.20), Luçao (min.21), Motta (min.27), Darío Gil (min.28), and coach Duda (min.39) from Cartagena.
Goals:
- 0-1: Pablo Ramírez (min.15)
- 1-1: Mati Rosa (min.38)
- 1-2: Gabriel Motta (min.40)
This semi-final match showcased the excitement and intensity of futsal, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the final clash between Jimbee Cartagena and Real Betis.
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