The Spanish Football U-21 National Team travelled to Albania for their Group match qualifier for the 2015 European Championships. The final result a 0 - 2 victory for Spain which virtually assures them a place in the Euro U-21 Finals & keeps them top of their Group with 18 points, that is, 6 straight victories to date.
The games was not easy at all for Spain. Albania put up a rough & sticky plan which consisted in maximum pressure which caused the Spaniards to lose the ball. The Spanish midfield was continually overrun by Albania & the Spanish defence under siege. It was not until the 66th min that Spain managed to win back control with the goal from Muniain. This was followed later in the 88th min by the sealer & second goal from Deulofeu.
Relief on the Spanish bench & joy in gaining another victory & three points.
Details:
Albania 0: Teqja; Husaj, Gjokak, Prençi, Kotobelli; Kruja, Kace, Shala, Gino; Batha & Shkurtaj
Spain 2: Pacheco; Carvajal, Sergi G., Amat, Bernat; Campaña, Óliver; Deulofeu, S. Roberto, Muniain; & Morata.
Goals : 0-1 (66') Muniain. 0-2 (88') Deulofeu.
The Spanish Football National U-21 Team took an important step forward towards reaching their objective of qualifying for Euro U-21 Championships of 2015 & consequently the Olympics in Rio 2016 (Brazil). Tonight Spain defeated 4 - 0 Albania & notched up three valuable points summing up 6 points from 2 games.
The match wasn't smooth sailing for Spain during the first half hour as Albania planted themselves in defence & Spain could not find their habitual "smooth" Football style. It was not until the 34 th min that Spanish player & Captain Iker Muniain opened the can with his goal which then opened the flood gates. Muniain then got a second in the 51st min with Spain on a roll that lead in the 59th min with a Morata goal. Substitute Jese then got into the fun with his goal in the 72nd min & Spain s fourth for the night.
Special mention to winger Deulofeu who went from average to brilliant on this flank as he became a permanent menace for the Albanians & his passing become precision deadly.
Match summary:
Spain 4: Pacheco; Carvajal, Sergi Gómez, Amat, Alberto; Rubén Pardo, Sergi Roberto, Óliver; Muniain (Jesé, 63'), Morata & Deulofeu
Albania 0: Strakosha; Abazi, Gjokaj, Prenci, Matoshi; Bunjaku, Rarhmani, Hasani, Neziraj (Morina, 63'), Shala; & Hoxha.
Goals: 1-0 (34') Muniain. 2-0 (51') Muniain. 3-0 (59') Morata. 4-0 (72') Jesé.
