In a moment of real jeopardy for the club, Alcoyano found renewed vigor as they faced San Fernando. Deportivo arrived in San Fernando carrying a slate of injuries, sanctions, and players sidelined ahead of the football market’s reopening. Even the manager’s future hung in the balance after years of measurable success. Yet the squad delivered a commanding performance, earning a 0-3 victory that offered breathing room from relegation fears just in time for Christmas.
Alcoyano drawn against San Fernando due to losses
In a season that began with resolved organization, control and a steady stream of goals, Vicente Parras led the visitors with a clear game plan. Nieto opened the scoring with a cautious shot from close range that Fuoli handled calmly. Moments later, Primi doubled the advantage after a precise corner from Armental found its mark. The visitors continued to press, maintaining the initiative even as the hosts searched for a response.
The opening goal didn’t soften the guests. A promising chance from the penalty spot for Juanan went begging as the unmarked shot failed to find the target. Just as San Fernando seemed poised to regain some balance, Armental sprang into action again, scoring a second goal after exploiting space near the edge of the box and finishing with a swift, accurate strike that stung the goalkeeper. The Andalusian keeper had little chance as the ball found the far corner.
San Fernando pressed in the minutes that followed, but Alcoyano’s defense held firm. The visitors kept applying pressure and controlled the rhythm, keeping the hosts at bay and preserving their two-goal lead as halftime approached.
Alcoyano: blind faith in Vicente Parras
Santiago Dura provides the analysis as San Fernando tried to respond after the break. The home side staged a better response, at times pinning Alcoyano back and forcing Valens into action. A rare opening presented to Biabiany via a good cross header was cleared narrowly by the visitor defense, with both sides recognizing the value of a clean sheet in the contest.
without pain
Two main possibilities define the second half: defend intensely and win with assurance, or let nerves creep in and invite further trouble. Alcoyano embraced the former route, refusing any chances for the hosts to feel at ease. San Fernando battled to create chances, with Valens tracking Dani Aquino and Sergi López operating in tight spaces near the penalty area, forcing the defense into last-ditch interventions. The visitors stood tall, refusing to let the scoreboard reflect any late drama.
Alcoyano sealed the result with a counter-attack that began with a steal by Eteme and progressed through a smart pass into the space created by Juanan. The final touch came from Meadow, who retrieved the ball and finished decisively— a goal that reminded observers of Alcoyano’s long wait to find the net again since the season’s opening days.
MATCH COMMITTEE
SAN FERNANDO: Fuoli; Lillo, Estacio, Manu Farrando, Carlos Blanco, Dani Molina, Biabiany, David Ramos, Dani Aquino, Selma, Víctor Ruiz, Nahuel.
ALCOYANO: Valence; Sergi López, Farru, Primi, Álvaro Vega, Nieto, Albisua, Imanol, Armental, Juanan, Pradera.
GOALS: 0-1 (10′) Bonus. 0-2 (37′) Armental. 0-3 (81′) Meadow.
REFEREE: Guillermo Conejero Sánchez. He cautioned several players from both sides during the match.
STADIUM: Iberoamericano 2010 (San Fernando).
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