A very even match between both teams went to the maximum penalty, where the azulones did not fail
FIRST PART
He got the ball rolling on this magical Cup night in Los Arcos. In the early stages, both teams are at a very even level. Getafe dominates possession, while Orihuela waits behind, waiting for its moment.
As the minutes pass, possessions are distributed but no one manages to prevail. After a long possession, the scorpions would have the first chance of the match. A shot from the front of Goyo that Letacek easily catches. Shortly after this occasion, the azulones would have their clearest chance in the first half. Peter looks for the penalty, but cuts well and manages to shoot. The ball touches a defender, but Aitor is attentive to get a good handball and send it for a corner.
The locals do not give up
After the first half hour, the match gives the impression that the team that made the fewest mistakes would win. And at this point, both teams are very good in defense, without giving up chances to their rivals. Of course, near the final minutes, Orihuela would have its clearest chance. Good combination between Ayo and Pitu. He centers and the Azulona defense timidly clears. The ball is dead for Kamal to reach, but Letacek stops well.
SECOND PART
The second half did not start in the best way for Orihuela. Miranda would commit a silly penalty on Carles Pérez. Yildrim would be in charge of taking the maximum penalty to put Getafe ahead on the scoreboard. But Aitor Arias stops the penalty and keeps the Scorpions’ hopes alive. The locals come up against the missed opportunity of the azulones. Such is the thing, that Kamal makes a sensational pass into space for Pitu. The winger stands in the rival area, but Djene is attentive to cut the shot and send it for a corner.
Bórdalas moves the bench
As the situation of the match is, with a very fast Orihuela at his back, Birdalas decides to move the bench. The coach makes a triple change to try to dominate the match and take the victory. With the changes he manages to slow down the pace of the game that the Scorpions were setting a little. Despite this, they would dominate much of the possession, but they would not finish creating the chances.
The minutes pass, and like the first half, the game is in a very even moment. The defenses of both teams are very attentive, and do not give an inch to their opponents.
Of course, in the final stages of regulation time Getafe would have the clearest chance of the entire match. After a few minutes where the superior quality of the category prevailed, the visitors after a cross from the wing that Nabil finished off, but Kamal saved under the line. With the azulones much superior in this finale, the match goes to extra time.
-EXTENSION
Already in overtime, the trend at the end of the second half would continue. Getafe is very comfortable and superior against an Orihuela team that knows how to suffer. Aitor would appear again to maintain the hopes of the scorpions. A spectacular header from Uche, which the goalkeeper masterfully saved.
Already on penalties, Getafe did their job. Three throws and three hits. On the other hand, Orihuela was left with honey on his lips.
TECHNICAL SHEET
Orihuela: 1. Aitor Arias, 5. Goyo, 6. Alu (4. Toner 105′), 7. Pitu (10. Ayo 90+), 8. Kamal (3. Morales 117′), 9. Miguel (11. Runi). 97′), 16. Nacho Shepherd (2. Jaime Escobar 105′), 17. Miranda, Franco Jr. (20. Isnaldo 68′), 21. Manu Viana, 23. Aschalew.
Getafe1. Letacek, 2. Djene (27. Nabil 72′), 7. Sola (29. Coba 60′), 10. Yildrim, 17. Carles Perez (6. Uche 60′), 18. Alvaro Rodriguez (21). Churches 60′), 19. Peter, 20. Yellu, 22. Duarte, 31. Patrick (5. Mile 65′), 34. Arguelles.
Orihuela Cards: Alu, Miguel and Jaime.
Getafe Cards: Alvaro Rodriguez, Coba and Nabil.
