Pol Costa’s Four-Goal Masterclass Propels Puigcerdà Past Txuri-Urdin in Copa Clash

In a game of two distinct halves, Pol Costa delivered a performance for the ages, netting four goals to lead Puigcerdà to a stunning 5-2 comeback victory over Txuri-Urdin. The result knocks the Guipuzcoan side out of the Copa and sets the stage for the Catalan outfit to defend their title this coming Sunday.

The match, held at the Palacio del Hielo, began as a tense, cautious affair. Both teams entered the contest with high stakes, and the early periods reflected that pressure, characterized by nerves and a series of imprecisions from both squads. However, the deadlock was finally broken late in the first period when Diego Alonso capitalized on a rapid counterattack initiated by Aho. Alonso’s goal, coming with less than a minute remaining in the opening frame, caught the Catalan defense off guard and gave the home side a 1-0 lead.

Txuri-Urdin maintained their momentum into the second period, dominating both the scoreboard and the overall flow of the game. Mikel Mendizabal extended the lead to 2-0 with a powerful shot that beat the keeper on the left side. For a significant portion of the second period, the Guipuzcoan side looked firmly in control, supported by a strong performance from goaltender Virtanen.

The Guipuzcoan side, holding a two-goal advantage, eventually suffered a painful comeback at the hands of the Catalan team, who now move forward to defend their title.

The tide began to turn with five minutes remaining in the second period. Nacho Granell managed to reduce the deficit to 2-1, providing Puigcerdà with a glimmer of hope and energizing the visiting supporters. The momentum shifted decisively when Txuri-Urdin’s Ander Arraras was expelled, leaving the home team shorthanded.

Puigcerdà wasted no time exploiting the man advantage. Pol Costa scored his first goal of the night during the power play, leveling the score at 2-2 and completely altering the psychological landscape of the match.

If the second period was about finding a foothold, the third period was a total takeover. Pol Costa shifted into another gear, asserting absolute dominance over the final frame. He opened the scoring in the third with a brilliant individual effort that caught the Donostiarra defense sleeping and beat Virtanen.

Costa did not stop there, continuing his onslaught to record a “póker”—four goals in a single game. His clinical finishing turned a competitive contest into a rout, sealing the 5-2 victory for the Catalan side.

Match Summary: Txuri-Urdin 2, Puigcerdà 5

• Turning Point: The expulsion of Ander Arraras in the second period allowed Pol Costa to score the equalizer.
• Standout Performer: Pol Costa (Puigcerdà), who scored four of the five goals.
• Key Sequence: A 2-0 lead for Txuri-Urdin was erased by a late second-period surge and a dominant third-period performance by the visitors.

For Txuri-Urdin, the loss is a bitter pill to swallow after dominating the first 30 minutes of play. For Puigcerdà, the victory is a statement of intent as they head into the final. The Catalan team now prepares to defend their championship title this Sunday.

With Pol Costa in peak form, the defending champions carry significant momentum into the final match of the tournament.

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