An ecstatic http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carlos-c8346 Pouso claimed he was the happiest man in the world following Mirandes’ injury-time aggregate win over Espanyol in Copa del Rey quarter-final.
Cesar Caneda scored a historic goal that saw Mirandes continue their triumphant march in Copa del Rey. The Segunda Division B side were doomed until the final minutes of the match.
Mirandes followed their earlier heroics of knocking out two La Liga teams on their way to the quarter-finals and increased their tally to three after the fixture against Espanyol.
The Segunda Division side needed a win against their much-fancied opponents, in order to continue their magical tale in the Copa del Rey.
After a goalless first half, both teams had plenty to play for in the second period. It was Espanyol who got off to a flying start, with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rui-Fonte-c31900 giving the Catalans an early lead.
However, the Portuguese’s efforts were undone by Mirandes hero, Pablo Infante Munoz, ten minutes after the opener. The Spaniard has been the minnow’s chief goal scorer in the competition and he did not disappoint when they needed him the most.
Following the initial exchanges, Espanyol failed to intimidate their opponents, who put their La Liga counterparts under pressure as the match progressed.
The home side continued to add pressure in search of an elusive winner and they were rewarded for their efforts through a free-kick which they won in injury time. All the 11 men rushed forward as it was a do-or-die situation for them.
Cesar Caneda provided the final touch as the ball sailed into the net, giving the hosts the goal which would take them to the semi-finals.
Talking to reporters in the post-match conference, Pouso stated that he was the happiest man in the world when he heard the full time whistle. He added that he, alongside the fans, will dream for the big prize as Mirandes’ Copa del Rey fairytale continues.
On the other hand, Espanyol’s coach, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manuel-c23383 Pochettino, was hurt by his team’s elimination from the cup competition. However, he praised the team from Spanish football’s third tier and stated they deserved to progress.
Pochettino was self-critical in the post-match conference and admitted that they did not play good enough to earn a place in the semi-finals.
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