Marc was the standout player for the Aragonese team that will play Galicia in the final today, Sunday the 17th, saving three penalties in the shootout . Novial and César, also from UD Fraga, are the other two players from Fraga who play for the regional team.
The UEFA Regions' Cup team made history , reaching the Final Four against familiar foes Galicia in a superb performance by the Aragonese side. Veteran Marc became the hero, saving three penalties in the shootout.
The first half began at a high tempo from both teams. Aragón capitalized on a poor back pass from Andalusia, forcing the goalkeeper to tip the ball behind for a corner, the ball striking the post. Andalusia dominated possession, creating several dangerous chances near Marc's goal. A clear opportunity arose after a cross from César on the right, but Rodrigo, inside the six-yard box, narrowly missed connecting with the ball. A highly dubious penalty was awarded for a handball by Karol inside the area, which Teté converted to give Andalusia the lead.
Aragón came out determined to equalize, and just five minutes in, Rodrigo Tapia converted a clear penalty after a foul on Pinto inside the area. The game took a dramatic turn, with Aragón dominating possession. An isolated play, when Civera's team was playing its best, resulted in a second goal from a clear penalty conceded by Espierrez. Fadel almost leveled the score from a corner, heading the ball down for a spectacular save from the Andalusian goalkeeper. In the 89th minute, César crossed from the right to Isaac, who scored the equalizer inside the area, sending the Aragón fans into raptures. Two ten-minute periods of extra time were played, leading to a penalty shootout, where goalkeeper Marc saved three penalties.
The UEFA Regions' Cup final against the Galician national team will be played today, Sunday, March 17th, at 12:00 PM in Las Rozas (Madrid). The match can be watched HERE.
