In El Collao, Alcoyano pushes to extend its run of goals, with Raul Alcaina in fine form. Building on the win from the day before, the hosts opened with resolve as Sabadell faced an early test, with Vicente Parras’ side defending sharply and pressing high, attempting to limit the danger in the Victor area.
As the first phase unfolded, the visitors found their footing, but the home team dictated the tempo, keeping Sabadell pinned back and gradually turning pressure into chances. A well-aimed strike from Eldense defender Juan Delgado bobbed just wide, signaling Sabadell’s intent to bridge the gap this evening. Yet Alcoyano remained the more aggressive side and created the clearer opportunities, keeping the visiting defense on alert.
The match edged toward the half-hour mark with Alcoyano again probing the Sabadell goal. A sequence of balls into the box saw Victor and his teammates closely monitored by a stubborn Sabadell backline, but the hosts could not convert their pressure into a decisive finish. Sabadell, though persistent, did not manage a clean shot that tested the goalkeeper, and the first period concluded with Alcoyano having dominated play without a breakthrough.
Three minutes before the break, Alcoyano rekindled their momentum from a corner that swung into the danger zone. Raul Gonzalez rose highest, heading with purpose to give the hosts the lead, and the half ended with Alcoyano slightly ahead on the scoreboard.
The second half began with Sabadell seeking an immediate response, but Alcoyano responded with energy. A quick counter found a well-timed triangulation in the visitors’ half, and the finishing touch came from Joanet, who capitalized on a clever setup to level the match and spark relief among the Sabadell fans. Moments later, Alcoyano struck again as Raúl Alcaina surged forward and beat the advancing Victor to restore the home team’s advantage.
The goal sent a clear message to Sabadell: the hosts would not yield easily. Parras’ side then dominated possession, forcing Sabadell to come out of their shell and expose gaps. Alcoyano’s midfield, anchored by Soler and Moyita, controlled the tempo, Virginia to press and reclaim possession, and they never allowed Sabadell breathing room in the middle of the pitch.
Despite Sabadell’s late push to salvage a result, Alcoyano’s defensive organization held firm. The visitors found themselves short of clear-cut chances as the hosts’ defense, anchored by a disciplined back line, thwarted several promising forays in the final third. The new campaign leader in the First RFEF maintained momentum, with Alcoyano riding high thanks to a balance of stubborn defending and efficient forward play, especially from Alcaina who repeatedly threatened in the final third.
Lineups featured Alcoyano with Bañuz, Álvaro Vega, Raúl, Fran Miranda, Juanan, Raúl González, Agüero, Varela, Lillo, Armental and Alcaina among the main contributors. Sabadell answered with Víctor in goal, Pau Resta, Molina, Joanet, Sergi García, Juan Delgado, Armando, Vergés, Adán Gurdiel and Álex Sala providing the spine and width through the action, with substitutions aimed at changing the tide as the match progressed.
Scorers showed 1-0 at minute 42 for Raul Gonzalez, the equalizer arrived at minute 47 through Joanet, and Alcoyano reclaimed the lead at minute 51 courtesy of Alcaina. The match unfolded with a high tempo and competitive edge, reflecting a clash between two teams aiming to establish early-season dominance in the league standings.
Referee Martinez Montalban oversaw the action, with cautions shown to players from both sides as the intensity rose late in the game. The venue was Collao, where the atmosphere matched the tight contest, and the result reinforced Alcoyano’s standing as a strong contender in the division, buoyed by Raúl Alcaina’s captain’s leadership and timely goals that shaped the outcome of this closely fought encounter.
The final minutes saw Sabadell pressing for another shift in momentum, while Alcoyano’s defense maintained its shape and discipline. The result reflected a game decided by moments—set-piece precision, frontline execution, and a stubborn, organized defensive block that kept Sabadell from converting chances into an equalizer. In the end, Alcoyano claimed the win while continuing a promising run that has supporters optimistic about their campaign ahead.
► ALCOYANO: Bañuz, Álvaro Vega, Raúl, Fran Miranda, Juanan, Raúl González (Pablo Carbonell, m.58), Agüero (Soler, m.69), Varela (Primi, m.83), Lillo, Armental (Sergio Moyita, m.69) and Alcaina (Rubio, m.83).
► SABADEL: Víctor, Pau Resta (César Morgado, m.71), Molina, Joanet, Sergi García, Juan Delgado, Armando (Dieste, m.77), Vergés (Juanmi Carrión, m.46), Adán Gurdiel (Vargas, m.63) , Fernández and Álex Sala (Pau Víctor, m.63).
► TARGETS: 1-0, Min.42: Raul Gonzalez. 1-1, Min.47: Joanet. 2-1, Min.51: Alcaina.
► JUDGE: Martinez Montalban. T. Yellow: locals Lillo, Rubio and Primi; and visitors Verges, Molina, Álex Sala and Pau Víctor.
► STADIUM: Collao.