El centrocampista dianense, José Luis García, «Pepelu» fue uno de los jugadores que salió de titular en la Selección Española Sub 17 en el partido amistoso que jugó frente a la Selección Suiza. El choque que se disputó en las instalaciones deportivas de Olive nova ended with a Spanish victory by 3 to 2.
The Spanish coach Albert Celades had chosen Pepelu in midfield, although rather late and in the first half, the national team noticed. The kids tried to enter the rojilla primarily from the right side with a very skilled as Olmos, but the Swiss player defended much order.
the 10 minute of the first half, a defensive mistake cost the Spanish team a goal down. This pretty much created confusion in men Celades. This was used by the Swiss for a quick against, scoring the second goal. The Dianense complied very well with the work entrusted to her coach. He tried to hold the Swiss attacks and when he had the ball handed the game to the bands.
After the break the game changed completely, Spain raised its lines and soon managed to score another through the valencianista, Fran Navarro. That goal gave wings to the Spanish owners midfield were made. Switzerland had a clear chance in one of his few arrivals to the area, but the good Spanish intervention prevented the goal keeper.
In a fortuitous play in the midfield, Pepelu was injured and had to be removed from a huge ovation from the many dianenses fans who were present in the stands of Oliva Nova. The Spanish game continued to be very dynamic and Dani Olmos into a great individual move put the tie to two.
From that moment, Switzerland disappeared pitch and Spain sent placidly. The winning goal came after a good play on the right wing, Marc Cucurella reached the bottom line, gave the pass of death was lavishly topped by Carles Pérez marking the third Spanish goal. With 3 to 2 marker it was reached at the end of the game.
