Alcoyano Secures First Win of the Season in a Hard-Fought Victory at Gaunas
A spectacular strike from Raúl Alcaina sealed Alcoyano’s first win of the campaign, coming in his league debut against SD Logroñés at Las Gaunas. Wearing a fully orange kit, Vicente Parras’ side displayed a cohesive performance that earned three valuable points and demonstrated resilience by weathering pressure while exploiting moments of weakness in the opposition. The defensive unit played a decisive role throughout, keeping the hosts at bay when danger arose.
Logroñés started with purpose, pressing high and forcing Alcoyano to settle in. Early on, Aguero bent a dangerous shot across goal in the third minute, prompting a quick intervention from Jero and a corner that hinted at the host’s aggressive intent. The away side balanced the tempo and found rhythm as the first half progressed, with Samanés repeatedly firing from the right flank and testing Bañuz with powerful attempts that merely required blocking clears and corners to deny scoring opportunities.
Alcoyano’s defense looked solid, absorbing pressure while maintaining compact lines. The opening period held a tense, even balance as both teams tested each other’s structure, and neither side managed to convert multiple half chances into a lead, leaving the scoreline tight at the break.
The second half opened in a similar fashion, with Logroñés more incisive in their approach but still unable to break through Alcoyano’s organized back line. The match hinged on a pivotal moment in the 62nd minute when Raúl Alcaina produced a moment of individual brilliance. He beat three defenders and drifted into space before calmly slotting a shot past Jero, delivering a spectacular 0-1 lead for Alcoyano. The goal not only gave his team the advantage but also became the standout moment of the afternoon, lifting the visitors and shifting the momentum in their favor.
From that point, Alcoyano pressed to consolidate, creating several hopeful sequences that tested the Logroñés defense and keeping the home side on the back foot. The visitors’ defensive discipline remained intact as the match progressed, and Logroñés, stung by the setback, pressed to restore parity but found limited pathways through a well-organized block that repelled most advances.
Logroñés coach Llona shuffled his options in a bid to spark a comeback, and within ten minutes he made changes that injected fresh energy into the team. The fresh legs helped Logroñés regain some balance and threaten Alcoyano’s goal, yet the visitors continued to withstand attacks and controlled the tempo in critical moments. The stalemate at the end of regulation gave way to a measured finale as Alcoyano held firm and saw out the win, securing their season’s first three points.
In the end, Vicente Parras’ squad demonstrated effective combination play, tactical discipline, and the ability to capitalize at decisive moments. They now turn their attention to a home fixture against Barcelona Atlétic at El Collao, aiming to translate the winning form into more consistent results.
DATA SHEET
SD LOGROÑÉS: Jero, Monroy, Gexan, Paredes, Caneda, Víctor Ruiz, Emilio, Sarriegi, Samanés, Diego, Fran Sota, Silvente.
CD ALCOYANO: Bañuz, Álvaro Vega, Raúl Alcaina, Juanan, Raúl González, Agüero, Varela, Lillo, Pablo Carbonell, Alcaina, Imanol.
REFEREE: Calderina Pavón. Logroñés has shown Álvaro Vega and Raúl Alcaina a yellow card during the match; Samanés and Alcoyano also received cautions.
GOAL: 0-1, 62 minutes, Raúl Alcaina.
STADIUM: Gaunas