Spain U19 Triumphs with a 7-3 Win Over Morocco
The Spain U19 national team concluded their first friendly match against Morocco with an emphatic victory, finishing the game with a striking scoreline of 7-3. Although the match did not hold any official significance, it provided a high-stakes environment for coach Albert Canillas and his squad. The Spanish team appeared to take control early on, but they faced a challenging second half as the Moroccan side mounted a strong comeback.
From the outset, Spain aimed to dominate the match, creating several opportunities through both pivot play and set pieces. The first goal came in the 13th minute during a swift counterattack, initiated by a remarkable play from Andrés Meseguer. Shortly after, the lead was doubled when Carlos Valladares converted a corner kick into a goal, putting Spain ahead 2-0.
After the halftime break, Morocco increased their intensity, aided by some leniency from the referees. Just 27 seconds into the second half, they capitalized on a Spanish error during their build-up play to score their first goal. Andrés Meseguer demonstrated his skill with an impressive individual effort, but the locals quickly responded with two back-to-back goals, leveling the score at 3-3 with 11 minutes still remaining in the match.
The equalizer, however, galvanized the Spanish players, prompting them to regain their momentum. A goal from Neizan Martínez, following a mistake by the Moroccan goalkeeper, restored Spain's lead at 4-3. Spain then adeptly managed the game, extending their advantage with a steal during high pressure and converting two more set-piece opportunities to seal the match with a final score of 7-3.
Key players for Spain included Fernando Alcalá, Lucas Trujillo, Neizan Martínez, Pablo Ríos, and Andrés Meseguer. Other contributors were Unai Izquierdo, José Mellado, Alberto Parreño, Jan Carreño, Abdelhakim Mohamed, Rafael Pérez, Jesús Villegas, Carlos Valladares, and Jan Grau (substituted).
Scoring Summary: 0-1 (13’ Andrés Meseguer), 0-2 (15’ Carlos Valladares), 1-2 (21’), 1-3 (22’ Andrés Meseguer), 2-3 (28’), 3-3 (29’), 3-4 (30’ Neizan Martínez), 3-5 (31’ Neizan Martínez), 3-6 (33’ Jesús Villegas), 3-7 (35’ Carlos Valladares).
The match took place at the Complexe Sportif Mohamed VI in Rabat, Morocco.
As reported by rfef.es.
