A victory that tasted sweet for Alcoyano came at El Collao this Sunday as they edged Melilla in a match where they always looked the stronger side, yet had to endure a tense opening before breaking through. Goals from Agüero, Primi, and Nieto after a penalty miss sealed three crucial points for Deportivo against a direct rival at the bottom end of Primera RFEF Group 2.
Alcoyano deny Melilla chances and stay sharp at El Collao
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With Salcedo making key saves, Alcoyano controlled the first half while repeatedly testing the visitors’ defense. Vicente Parras’ side held the initiative, creating chances from close quarters and set-pieces. Primi struck from a dead ball routine that fell to him after a clearance from the keeper, then struck the post from close range after a rebound from Alcaina.
Imanol steadies the ship as the drama unfolds at El Collao against Melilla
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Nieto carried danger down the left flank while Juanan sent a fierce header against Salcedo from a cross that the Melilla goalkeeper read poorly. Valens watched as a series of aerial balls kept the pressure on, and Salcedo looked uneasy at times, especially when facing frequent long balls into the box. The tension was evident, and the clash showed the hosts’ persistence in trying to convert their chances into goals.
The second half began with a struggle to open the scoring, and a critical moment arrived with Masogo’s spot-kick miss on Juanan. The error fell on Aguero, who found himself the focal point of the disappointment; even a remarkable intervention from Salcedo would not have been needed if the Argentiner had converted from the penalty mark, but the moment ultimately kept the match level for a time.
persistence rewarded
After a period of sustained pressure, Alcoyano finally found the breakthrough. Agüero, who had not been involved in a notable scoring move earlier from the right wing, beat Salcedo with a powerful strike from inside the penalty area. A few minutes later, the breakthrough came again when the visitors were undone at the back, and the center-back joined the attack to finish off a cross from Ganet on the right.
The hosts then enjoyed the closing stages with a comfortable two-goal cushion. Grandson added a late touch of gleam to the scoreline when his shot deflected off a defender and slipped past Salcedo, sealing a 3-0 victory for Alcoyano.
MATCH COMMITTEE
Alcoyano: Valence; Campabadal, Farru, Primi, Nieto, Ganet, Imanol, Agüero (Sergi García, 76′), Juanan (Albisua, 76′), Alcaina (Pradera, 59′) and Lara (López, 69′).
Melilla: Salcedo, Masogo, Cotán (José Enrique, 63′), Vinicius (Migue García, 63′), David Hernández (Mateo, 46′), Caro, Sergio Pérez (Marchena, 42′), Siddiki, Moi Rodríguez, Dani García and Gnali (Dani Martín, 46′).
Goals: 1-0 (61′) Agüero. 2-0 (67′) First match. 3-0 (81′) Torun.
Referee: José Antonio Sánchez Villalobos. Gnali criticized David Hernández, Lara, José Enrique and Dani García.
Stadium: El Collao.