Alcoyano faced a setback with two players unavailable, while Alcoyano’s home form keeps improving
El Collao saw two players unavailable for Alcoyano, suggesting that the home loss to Ibiza is simply a bump in the road for Vicente Parras’ squad. Three consecutive home wins and four victories in the last five league games point to a resilient stride.
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Alcoyano started with high energy, pressing to control the duel and pressuring from the first whistle. Antón warned with a save on a cross from the right by Rubén Gálvez, who had needed to clear Lara’s powerful strike minutes earlier.
The home side found the breakthrough after the first quarter hour, following moves from Juanan and Lara as they pushed for a goal. A right‑sided sequence culminated with Carrasco delivering a ball to the far post. Farru prevented a clearance on the line, and Imanol tucked home from close range to make it 1-0.
Completely overwhelmed, El Recreativo attempted to react and pressed hard, but the best chance slipped away as the assistant referee flagged a counterattack for offside against Caye Quintana on a moment that looked dangerous.
Before the break, Parras’ side continued to offer better vibes. A quality move from Lara led to a chance for Juanan, who increased the lead as Lara retrieved the ball on the left wing, kept it, and delivered a cross for his captain. The final touch, however, did not connect as intended.
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In the second half the hosts fell back to a more compact setup, prioritizing defense around the area near the Valens. They managed to stay compact for long periods, but the moment Ibiza threatened, the balance shifted. A disallowed goal by Caye Quintana kept the scoreline tight, as he appeared to be in an offside position before scoring.
A flurry of chances seals the 2-0
Alcoyano’s response was immediate and decisive. A rapid five‑minute spell produced several chances in which Rubén Gálvez had to stand tall until finally conceding. Antón, who had been traded for Sergi López, sparked the attack after coming on, igniting a period of sustained pressure.
Lara launched the assault with a sequence started by Albisua’s recovery on the opposite flank, followed by Antón shooting inside the box. Alcaina and another attempt by Antón continued the onslaught. Alcaina then seized the moment on the counter and converted a clinical finish past Pinillos, stretching the lead to 2-0 under the rules of counter-attacking speed.
Alcoyano’s convincing victory underscored the progress seen in recent weeks. They defeated a play-off placed Recreativo with a blend of intensity, pressure, and smart use of half-space chances, showcasing the team’s growing consistency. A week earlier Ibiza had tested Deportivo, but El Collao remains a difficult fortress for the blue‑white squad as they push toward securing Primera RFEF status for another season as soon as possible.
MATCH COMMITTEE
ALCOYANO: Valence; Antón, Álvaro Vega, Farru, Nieto, Albisua, Imanol, Carrasco (Armental, 57′), Juanan (Sergi López, 66′), Lara (Agüero, 86′) and Selma (Alcaina, 57′).
FUN: Rubén Gálvez; Serrano, Pinillos (Raúl Navas, 83′), Iago Díaz (Juan Villar, 69′), Alcalde, Caye Quintana, Núñez, Del Pozo, Domínguez (Romero, 83′), Antoñito (Sergio Díez, 69′) and Rahim.
GOALS: 1-0 (17′) Imanol. 2-0 (75′) Alcaina.
REFEREE: Pablo Monterrubio Torres. He berated Albisua, Carrasco, Farru, Juan Villar, Sergi López and Agüero.
STADIUM: El Collao.