FC Barcelona’s youngsters have been crowned MICFootball champions in the U12A category after beating Real Madrid CF in a very even match that was decided from the penalty spot.
The 50 minutes of regular time ended in a draw (2-2) and it was the penalties that decided the final winner. The Blaugrana team took the lead early on, after five minutes, with an early goal from Antonio Amaya. Before the break, response from Manuel Francisco Duarte to make it 1-1 on the scoreboard. History repeated itself in the second act because Agus Marcen did not take long to overcome the white goalkeeper. Despite this, Barça could not maintain the advantage throughout the game and in the last minute, Rubén Martín was responsible for making the final 2-2 by converting a free-kick. Very few mistakes in the penalty shootout until Ismael d’Andrés, of Real Madrid, missed his shot, which allowed the Blaugrana side to proclaim themselves champions (6-7).
Barça, who have just finished the group stage with three wins from three games played and 48 goals in favor without conceding any, have left behind UE Celrà, Vic Riuprimer Refo FC and Next Level Soccer in the qualifiers , before beating Real Madrid CF in the final today. Fode Diallo and Mohamed Akhomach, two of their players, have been the top scorers in the category with 14 and 11 goals, respectively.
