‘Gerreras’ draw in Austria and will qualify for World Cup in Antequera

But all good deeds, especially in defense, Jose Ignacio Prades While the first half was completely thin, it was seen that Spain was also seen in the second period. It was overtaken by an Austrian team that definitely equalized the competition (28-28) With a goal by Karatina Pandza with five seconds left.

A result that no one could have imagined after the extraordinary staging of the Spanish team, where the coach was used on defense more than ever before as requested in the preview.

As the only two goals conceded by the ‘Gerreras’ (2-5) reflected in the first nine minutes of the match, when Austria’s Spanish team could not find a way to break through the solid defensive framework.

However, Pradesians, aware of the importance of a draw that not only has a place in the next World Cup at stake, but also keeps their Olympic aspirations alive, They shine not only in defense, but also in offense..

With the participation of central defenders Carmen Campos and Alicia Fernández, the Spanish team not only had the ball like never before, but also moved the Austrian defense from side to side until they found their second line player.

Without the center Kaba Gassama, who closed the first half with three goals, it was the wingers Jennifer Gutiérrez and Maitane Etxeberria who completed the offensive play of the Spanish team. thirteen minutes later there was a four-goal advantage (4-8). Receiving a direct red card 16 minutes after hitting Katarina Pandza in the face, one of the team’s defensive posts, Eli Cesáreo, did not risk the center’s dismissal.

Actually, The ‘Gerreras’ reach their maximum difference (6-11) after nineteen minutes of play It’s with the whiplash of Alexandrina Barbosa that gives José Ignacio Prades’ men more throw-in ability. A difference that Spain knows how to deal with ex officio, 14-18 when the break comesafter the local team’s young winger Johanna Reichert responded with quick counter-goal actions to every comeback attempt that came to the fore.

A serene panorama suggesting the possibility that the ‘Warriors’ may have resolved the draw without waiting for a rematch, Nothing is further from the truth as all the good work of Spain in the first thirty minutes is diluted. completely in the second half.

The patience to take the ball to the advantage of the second-ranked players on offense was lost if he couldn’t control the shots from winger Patrica Kovacs, who was far less intense in Prades’ defence, as top scorer with seven goals.

And every time it succeeds figure of local goalkeeper Petra Blazek revealedUnable to believe the Austrian team’s return eleven minutes later, whose interventions were increasingly undermining the morale of a Spanish team. put the equalizer (21-21) on the scoreboard.

A dangerous situation where veteran Alexandrina Barbosa seems to have saved the ‘Gerreras’ from Spain, with two powerful long-range shots a two-goal income (24-26) A little over ten minutes to go. Difference startup errors They prevented a Spanish team from remaining, which had to play a player short in the final seconds due to the controversial exclusion of Alicia Fernández.

It’s a numerical advantage that Austria failed to capitalize on to set up the 28-28 final that Prades’ team will force their team to win at Antequera next Wednesday if they want to take part in a World Cup, the gateway to the Olympic Games in Paris.