El Alcoyano takes to the stands without the support of clubs
INFORMATION
In the fourth hour, Alcoyano found the clearest opportunity of the night. Sergi García controlled a pass from the left and fired a powerful shot that kissed the corner with a strong hand. Alcoyano showed ambition, yet Sanluqueño remained aware of the danger posed by counters from Parras. The visitors arrived on Perales field on the break, without excessive touches, and capitalized on the moment when the ball was driven from the left wing toward the area. A quick move, pressed by Airam and Kike Carrasco, forced a shot that Perales stretched to parry at the near post as the danger mounted.
The Cadiz side grew into the match, taking control and pressing high. Alcoyano struggled to assemble a coherent possession game with a defense largely composed of guest players. When the home side finally found a spark from set pieces, a cross from the left generated a chance in the area and Michael Pradera stood ready to anticipate the ball and disrupt the visitors’ balance.
The second half opened with two promising attacks from Alcoyano, signaling a potential breakthrough. Armental unleashed a shot followed by Juanan meeting a cross with a header that struck the post, leaving the crowd hopeful for a change in momentum.
Vicente Parras spoke about the club’s future, noting that next season would not be a title project for Alcoyano. The home team demonstrated clear resolve to push for an equalizer, while Sanluqueño aimed to protect their advantage. A long cross from Flere swung into the box and found the far post, inviting a sharp strike that would tip the balance in Alcoyano’s favor. Imanol then positioned himself to score on the rebound as the ball found the feet of the Alcoyano forward line.
An unusual moment disrupted the match when the match official sustained an injury and was replaced by the fourth official. The third goal sealed the result for Alcoyano, breaking the visitors’ resistance and leaving Sanluqueño with little time to recover. A late chance for Alcoyano came via Alcaina, who tested the defense and nearly added a fourth for the home side.
Clubs do not enter the field
Supporters from Alcoyano gathered in an area outside the El Collao stadium, voicing discontent with this season’s season-ticket price. The movement reflected a broader private debate that had been building over the summer, with no clear resolution yet in sight.
MATCH BOARD
ALCOYANO: Perales, Campabadal, Alvaro Vega, Primi, Pablo Carbonell, Sergi López, Imanol, Albisua, Agüero, Sergi García, Mikel Pradera, Armental
ATLÉTICO SANLUQUEÑO: Juan Flere, Victor, Cortijo, Rojas, Joaquín, Kike Carrasco, Cordero, Nacho Goma, Airam Cabrera, Mwepu, Alex Guti
GOALS: 0-1 in the 19th minute Kike Carrasco, 1-1 in the 45th minute Mikel Pradera, 2-1 in the 64th minute Campabadal, 3-1 in the 70th minute Imanol
REFEREE: Gonzalo Romero Freixas. Alves Vega cautioned Agüero, Campabadal and Alex Guti.
STADIUM: El Collao in Alcoy.