The third match of the season is on artificial turf, against a recently promoted opponent who is struggling for permanence. For the first time, Rubén Torrecilla made the changes required by the small playground. The coach decided to bring back a third center and Ryan was the big news in the eleven. César Moreno is the center and Carlos de la Nava is in Jean Paul’s position. Everything was aimed primarily at gaining defensive strength and better adapting to the offensive environment. La Penya Independent approached the match as a reward for facing one of the historic national football teams in their home stadium, as they could not get any wins in the dressing room.
It all started predictably. In this endless stage in the Second B and Second RFEF, the field, which was much narrower than the most modest environments inhabited by the blue-whites, conditioned everything. It was difficult to find room for touching, and direct play became a necessity. The best thing was the displaced fans who created the atmosphere that encouraged the people of Alicante. They call it the other football but it is far from the spectacle that this sport has to offer. However, Hercules raced well and tried to find a place. Despite the fact that the local population took up defensive formations.
Everything came crashing down with Penya Independent’s goal. Isuardi scored the goal after Ryan’s unnecessary foul, which ended in the net after hitting the barrier. This situation, which was full of misfortunes, made Hercules doubtful in the following minutes and left his opponent behind. However, just before half-time, Carlos de la Nava scored and equalized the score. A timely goal at a time when the people of Alicante were suffering the most. When we go back to the start box everything syncs again.
This is how the second part started. Carlos de la Nava scored the second goal on a counter-attack led by Samu Vázquez. Without the fanfare that would be impossible in this scenario, Torrecilla’s team showed they had the upper hand over their opponents to come back and claim their fifth win of the season. The second visitor goal came from strategy. Carlos Mangada entered the game to help Juanmi, who beat everyone with a header. A goal that demonstrated the superiority of the Alicante team. This is how the final stage of the conflict was reached, with everyone working hard to seal the victory. And in the last part of the match, Carlos Abad’s miraculous hand prevented the two-on-two score. Hercules adds and continues with a comeback.