Alcoyano seeks to maintain momentum on a stern Castilian stage
Alcoyano could not turn the page after visiting Castellón, as their four-match winning streak was halted by a stubborn home side. The result left the visitors disappointed and Castellón supporters buoyed by a display that underscored their leadership in Group 2 of the Primera RFEF. Across 90 minutes, the balance of power shifted in fits and starts, with Castellón stamping their authority through organized pressure and disciplined finishing.
Castellón showed a clear edge early, pressing with purpose and moving the ball with intent to create threats in the final third. The visiting side, steered by Vicente Parras, resisted simply sitting back and instead sought to sharpen their attacking rhythm through rapid transitions and coordinated sequences. A memorable moment arrived when Agüero unleashed a long-range drive that Gonzalo repelled on both attempts, preserving a slim margin and keeping Alcoyano hopeful of an equalizer for longer.
Castellón opened the scoring through a neatly crafted move on the left. Manu Sánchez delivered a pinpoint cross that found Medunjanin unmarked, and the forward headed home with assured calm. The strike immediately put Alcoyano on the defensive as Castellón intensified their pressure, aiming to extend the lead and kill the contest before the half could end.
Ganet stressed that Alcoyano was not prepared to settle for a draw. The squad traveled to Castalia with the mindset of grabbing three points, fortified by the belief that victory could come away from home with the right focus and execution. The hosts continued to dominate in the latter stages, and Valens made another crucial save to keep the scoreline at bay after Campabadal’s defensive lapse threatened a second Castellón goal.
As the game wore on, Castellón widened their advantage when Raúl Sánchez pounced on a fortunate rebound, firing a shot that struck the post and then rolled past the goalkeeper, sealing a 2-0 lead that proved tough for Alcoyano to overturn. The second goal underscored the visitors’ vulnerability to counterattacks and the way fortune can tilt a tight match in favour of the home side.
Primi found himself engaged in physical duels as Castellón pressed to seal the result, while Alcoyano looked for a spark from a reshuffled lineup. Parras tinkered, bringing on Pradera and Sergi García to inject tempo and fresh legs, but the hosts maintained control of the tempo and stifled meaningful progress for the away team.
In the end, Castellón’s compact defense and incisive counterattacks prevailed. The match stood as a testament to how a moment of quality can decide a high-stakes league encounter, especially for teams aiming to sustain success across a demanding schedule. The host club celebrated a victory that reinforced their position at the summit while Alcoyano left Castalia with lessons to carry into their next outing.
CASTELLÓN: Gonzalo; Medunjanin, Alberto, Gracia, De Miguel, Raúl Sánchez, Chirino, Oscar Gil, Manu Sánchez, Salva Ruiz, Villahermosa, Calavera. Substitutes used: Gronning, Kastaneer, Cristian, De León, Alberto, and others as needed for tactical adjustments.
ALCOYANO: Valence; Campabadal, Álvaro Vega, Primi, Nieto, Ganet, Imanol, Agüero, Juanan, Alcaina, Armental. Substitutes used: Farru, Pradera, Sergi García, Lara, Carbonell, Pradera again, among others for strategic changes.
GOALS: 1-0 Medunjanin, 2-0 Raúl Sánchez. Referee: Alejandro Morilla Turrión. Stadium: Castalia.
This result leaves Castellón perched atop the table, while Alcoyano must regroup and prepare for the next challenge, aiming to restore momentum and competitiveness in a demanding division. The match highlighted how execution in key moments separates wins from tough defeats, a theme that will echo in forthcoming fixtures for both sides. (Source: EFE)