Illes Balears Palma Futsal started their pre-season with a resounding victory, beat Riga Futsal Club by 1-7 during the first match of the Riga Futsal Cup. The Mallorcan team made their intentions clear for the new season, showing hunger and ambition from the first minute of play.
The score opened early, with a Artur Strazdins own goalplayer of the Latvian team, has just started the match. Shortly after, Piqueras extends the advantage with his first goal in the Balearic jersey. Mateus Maiaalso a debutant in the pistachio green team, wanted to leave his mark and, in a demonstration of efficiency, scored 0-3 with a powerful shot. In the 8th minute, Dylan Vargas managed to reduce the difference momentarily.
However, Illes Balears Palma Futsal’s dominance continued and, in the 14th minute, a quick counter-attack resulted in Ernesto scored the fourth goal. The first half ended with very positive feelings for those of Vadillo, which showed great solvency during their premiere.
The second half followed the same scenario. Fabinho, who was returning after a long injury, left his mark with a magnificent free kick goal in the top corner, making the score 1-5. Henry, who replaced Barron In the second half he showed his ability with his feet and joins the rating party with a little Mateus Maia has closed the account cwith the final score 1-7, marking a splendid start.
Illes Balears Palma Futsal continued to generate chances and show a overwhelming superiority against a Riga Futsal Club that did not find the formula to stop the Majorcans.
The Balearic team I left very good feelings in their first pre-season engagement, highlighting the integration of new recruits and collective work. This Saturday, the team led by Antonio Vadillo will face a biggest challenge against FC Semey, in what promises to be a more demanding duel and a new opportunity to continue refining the season.
Riga Futsal Club: Igor Labuts, Vandeson, Dylan Vargas, Rafa Felix, Maksims Sens, Viktors Kulepovs, Guilhermao, Dzmitry Kuzmin, Arturs Strazdins, Serginho, Adnzejs Mickevics, Artjons Kozlovskis, Artemijs Pilipckus and Thalles.
Palma Futsal of the Balearic Islands: Carlos Barrón, Piqueras, Mateus Maia, Rivillos, Fabinho, Bruno Gomes, David Peña, Marcelo, Machado, Ernesto, Henrique and Nil Tent.
Goals: 0-1 Artur Strazdins PP (minute 1); 0-2 Piqueras (minute 1); 0-3 Maia (minute 2); 1-3 Dylan Vargas (minute 8); 1-4 Ernesto (14th minute); 1-5 Fabinho (minute 22); 1-6 Henrique (minute 24); 1-7 Mateus Maia (minute 27).
Flag: Salaspils Sporta Nams. First match of the Riga Futsal Cup preparatory tournament.
