The Alcoyano leader experienced their first setback of the season in Cornellà de Llobregat, trailing by a slim margin in the second half but not enough to avoid dropping points on a trip. Up to that moment, the team had secured all victories.
The mood among the Alcoyans was a blend of balance, ambition, and control. Cornellà showed a sharper edge at the start of the second period, capitalizing on a period when Parras’ squad appeared to momentarily loosen after a dominant first half. That short window proved costly, as it allowed the home side to seize the initiative and secure three points.
At the opening exchanges, both teams tested their opponent’s defenses. An early effort by Miguel Banuz tested the goalkeeper, and the save sparked a shift in momentum as the visitors grew more assertive. Alcoyano pressed on with resolute attacking intent, creating a lively sequence around the 14th minute when Alcaina fed a ball that struck the crossbar. Anacker then had to intervene twice to prevent an equalizer.
The first half clearly favored Alcoyano, who dictated the tempo and pressed high. Cornella did have a scare near the end of the period when a flank move culminated in Gil Muntadas striking the post, signaling a tense atmosphere heading into halftime.
The second half began with renewed vigor from Vicente Parras’s team, who immediately sought to impose themselves. Just 30 seconds after the restart, Rubén Enri surged ahead to put Cornellà in front. A few minutes later, Primi cleared another dangerous effort from the edge of the area, a moment that changed the complexion of the match compared to the first period.
Parras responded with a triple substitution that altered the outlook and injected life into Alcoyano. The visitors began to control the ball more consistently and look capable of an equalizer. Moyita’s big goal-scoring opportunity from distance demonstrated the rising belief within the squad.
In response to the pressure, Gonzalo Rintort’s side countered with rapid breaks, though finish was lacking on several occasions. The visitors needed to maintain intensity at the back to resist a late push from their hosts and prevent a third goal.
94′ | Final at RCDE Stadium. The team fought until the end, but the result stood. A moment captured on social media reflected the effort, as supporters witnessed a late push from Alcoyano. (Source note: club communications)
One of Alcoyano’s clearest chances came in the 70th minute when a cross from the flank found its way across the goal line without a finishing touch, denying a potential equalizer and keeping the scoreline intact.
DATA SHEET
Cornellà: Lucas Anacker, Gerard, Andreu Hernández, Eliseo, Rubén Enri (Baldrich, 71′), Gil Muntadas (Tavares, 71′), Isaac Nana, Kike López (Pere Martínez, 62′), Redru, Fullana (Gorriti, 87′) and Álex López (Nahuel Arroyo, 62′).
Alcoyano: Miguel Bañuz, Primi, Raúl, Fran Miranda (Soler, 55′), Juanan, Raúl González (Moyita, 55′), Agüero (Pedro, 83′), Varela, Lillo (Rubio, 55′), Armental (Kike Saiz, 75′) and Alcaine.
GOALS: 1-0 (46′) Rubén Enri. 2-0 (52′) Fullana.
REFEREE: From Ena Wolf. Yellow cards to Gil Muntadas and Isaac Nana for Cornellà and to Lillo, Fran Miranda and Moyita for Alcoyano.
STADIUM: RCDE Stadium (Cornellà de Llobregat).
In this contest, the tactical chess between the two teams offered moments of quality as well as missed opportunities, with Alcoyano pressing high and Cornellà looking to exploit counterattacks to secure another win on home soil.