Alcoyano sprang to an early lead after Sergi García found the back of the net, catching Atlético Baleares by surprise. Yet the visitors showed resilience, and Baleares would later turn the tables as they aimed to recover from a deficit in the Mallorcan landscape, pausing Alcoyano’s streak and earning a second straight loss for Vicente Parras’s squad as they briefly climbed out of the relegation zone only to drift back in.
Alcoyano fights hard but stumbles at Recreativo’s doorstep
The opening minutes saw the home side pressing to seize control, while the visitors answered with a swift, determined response. With five minutes to go in the first half, Alcoyano capitalized on a defensive error by Miguelete, launching a rapid counterattack after winning possession in the middle of the field. The sequence culminated in Sergi García delivering a precise assist to Nieto, who combined with strong defensive pressure from Ramón Vila to maintain the advantage.
This early goal granted Alcoyano the opportunity to absorb Balearic pressure. The Baleares approach produced its first clear chance through Pastrana, who unleashed a clean left-footed shot that narrowly missed the post, signaling that the match could tilt back at any moment.
Alcoyano earns a painful 0-0 draw
As the match progressed, Atlético Baleares managed to level the score with a well-executed attack built on the left flank. Forniés delivered a curling cross, Roberto rose above the defense, and Valens was unable to reach the ball, letting it slip into the far corner for a perfectly timed equalizer.
Locals show greater accuracy
The second half began with a renewed push from Juanma Barrero’s squad. A free kick taken by Roberto reignited the tension, followed by Sergi García answering with a sharp counter in which, after a brilliant individual move, he struck the crossbar rather than the net, leaving the crowd hungry for just a bit more clinical finish.
The next attacking sequence from the visitors featured a side foul in which Lara attempted to surprise Ramón Vila with a powerful shot. The goalkeeper reacted swiftly, producing a difficult but effective stop that preserved the balance on the scoreboard.
The action intensified as the match opened up. A flowing move from the Baleares side led to a second goal in the open field, reminiscent of classic counterattacks. The attacker slipped between defenders and laid a cross from the right by David Navarro to the far post for a finish that outpaced Valens.
Valens appeared unsettled in the closing minutes, and Alcoyano nearly found a late equalizer when a sequence of saves and defensive blocks kept the goal at bay. A potential penalty for Alcoyano did not materialize after the referee’s decision, allowing Deportivo time to search for parity but not quite finding it.
MATCH SUMMARY
BALEARAN ATHLETICS: Ramón Vila; Forniés, ToniRamon (Villapalos, 85′), Pastrana (Ortega, 85′), Miguelete (Jaime Sierra, 61′), David Navarro, Juanra, David Rodríguez (Raúl, 90’+2′), Roberto, Nana and Ofoli.
ALCOYANO: Valence; Sergi López (Campabadal, 54′), Farru, Primi, Nieto, Juanan, Albisua (Ganet, 74′), Sergi García, Agüero, Pradera and Lara (Armental, 74′).
GOALS: 0-1 (5′) Sergi Garcia. 1-1 (38′) Roberto. 2-1 (69′) David Rodríguez.
REFEREE: Gonzalo Romero Freixas. Agüero cautioned Toni Ramon, Albisua, Forniés and Villapalos. A red card was shown to Atlético Baleares coach Juanma Barrero (79′).
E STADIUM: Balearic Islands (Palma de Mallorca).