Hercules has all his senses This Sunday (12.00) Atlético Saguntino’s home match It aims to regain the leadership after two consecutive draws. The blue-white team will take to the field An artificial grass surface that is not in optimal condition Due to his 16 years of seniority. This will be the first duel of the last five matches that Hércules will face to complete the first round of the competition; This duel will be a massive set of demands that could make a difference at the top of the table. After this Sunday’s match, Rubén Torrecilla’s team Manresa, Peña Deportiva, Badalona and LleidaMatches against serious opponents where Hércules will have to present their best version, especially the last two, against very direct opponents in the fight for direct promotion.
Two consecutive draws have not diminished the team’s confidence, as they remain co-leading and now face an uncomfortable duel with an opponent in the relegation zone that has suffered two consecutive defeats. The Alicante team, which is only two goals away from the top of the rankings, showed a remarkable performance, achieving five wins and one draw, especially at the Rico Pérez Stadium. The blue and white team managed to make their best start ever at home, in addition to their fight for the leadership in two days, five wins without conceding a goal and, most importantly, a recovery process. the trust of his fans as he exceeds the number of assets 8,000 subscribers.
double points
Hércules has 26 points; That’s double the number of points it achieved last season when it was in the relegation zone and seven points more than two seasons ago; which was the club’s first point in the then newly created Second Federation. Rubén Torrecilla’s team started with an almost new squad after 14 transfers. A mix of young players and experienced football players who know the category. Hércules barely needed a few friendly matches to absorb Torrecilla’s concept and excite their fans with intense play and, above all, great dedication on the pitch. Having made a good start to the season with three wins in a row, the Alicante team was able to turn the page on previous seasons, including matches played on artificial turf fields in the Balearic Islands.
This series, repeated both in Barcelona and twice on artificial turf, with three wins and one defeat, allowed Hércules to settle at the top of the table, hand in hand with Lleida. Two consecutive draws against Terrassa and Alzira slowed down the crazy pace Emotions remain positive despite the Alicante team scoring goals in the top third of the league.
Substitution
The enthusiasm of the fans continues this season and their ties with the team are at the maximum level. Because Hercules won’t be alone at the Nou Morvedre in Sagunto More than 150 fans will accompany the team this Sunday After the last two draws we are looking for an important and necessary victory. Alicante natives and former Hércules players Pedro Torres and Juanma Acevedo are in Saguntino.
Juanmi: “We must take a step forward outside the home”
Juanmi, Abad and Samuel Vázquez are the only Hércules players to play every minute of the competition. Juanmi, who also scored two goals, is happy with the season he had: “I’m happy, I said this was my goal when I came. rise and we’re on our way». He remains calm about Sunday’s game. «We need to add three again, draws are not a negative because it is about adding and they will be grateful at the end of the season. “We have to take a step forward and be stronger in areas away from home,” said Juanmi, who is not afraid of the state of the Saguntino pitch: “They told us that it is not in the best conditions, but the coach says: “This is the best pitch in the world and the pitch where we have to play and win.” Hércules The defender is pleased with the fans. “I knew there was a demanding audience that wanted the players to give our best and luckily we started very well and people got addicted to the game. “We use this demand well to give ourselves an advantage in all matches.” Finally, Juanmi believes that ultimately there will be many teams that will be in direct promotion contention.