Eldense and La Nucía Seek a King’s Cup Jackpot

Eldense and La Nucía seek jackpot in King’s Cup

Eldense faced a demanding challenge this afternoon as they aimed to eliminate a strong Second Division opponent, Burgos. A 1-0 victory at Pepico Amat showered the team with confidence, signaling that their next test would be against a First Division side.

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To pursue this ambitious objective, the Burgos match required the locals to engage deeply in every facet of play. The visitors came out of the gates quickly, testing the defense with a driven shot in the opening minute that Stamatakis read perfectly to deny the goal. After the early scare, Eldense settled into a controlled rhythm, monopolizing possession while Burgos assumed a more patient stance, ready to pounce on any lapse in the hosts’ shape.

Eldense started to sharpen their attack as the quarter-hour mark approached. Diego González delivered a precise corner that found a reachable space, but the pilot shot by the local midfielder failed to hit the desired target. A sequence of dangerous moments followed Dani Barrio’s goal area as Eldense pressed, maintaining pressure and threatening the Burgos defense with timing and movement on the flanks.

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Attack

Nieto tested the defense after securing the recent win, with a one-on-one situation that Barrio met by stretching his frame to deny the opener while the crowd already roared in anticipation. Burgos showed vulnerability at the back and Eldense repeatedly found gaps that allowed for dangerous pushes forward. As the match progressed, Burgos intensified their pressing, and Bermejo threatened to disrupt the hosts’ rhythm whenever he touched the ball, while Stamatakis continued to shut down several Burgos attacking forays. The teams exchanged moments of high intensity as the clock moved toward the half-hour mark, with Eldense maintaining the upper hand and the Burgos defense feeling the pressure from set pieces and quick transitions.

Close to half-time, Nieto rose for a header from a corner that briefly teased a goal but found Barrio’s gloves instead. The first half belonged to Eldense, who dictated play, controlled the tempo, and refused to concede the initiative to Burgos. Burgos, meanwhile, remained compact, focusing on counterattacks and keeping the home team from finding a clear-cut breakthrough.

The lone strike of the half came from a fortunate deflection. A move involving Córdoba’s clearing attempt met Diego González in midfield, whose pass skidded into Dani Barrio’s goal as Córdoba attempted to intervene. The sequence left Fernando Estévez’s side with a deserved lead after a concerted display from Eldense, who had created a clear advantage through relentless pursuit and organization.

Twice

At the start of the second half, Burgos pushed higher, trying to bend the game to their will. Eldense, unfazed, retained control, denying Burgos’ attempts to pin them back and asserting themselves through crisp passing and rapid movement. Nieto again looked dangerous, placing a shot that forced Barrio into a sharp save and earning a corner that nearly produced a second goal when it was swung in and sent toward the goalmouth. The home side remained confident, using their positional discipline to keep Burgos at bay and capitalize on any looseness in the visitors’ shape.

Calero, seeking a lifeline for his team, shuffled his ranks from the bench, bringing Mourad and other attackers into more direct involvement in the game. Burgos’ push yielded a scramble in the box that Stamatakis and the defenders resolved with a well-timed block, keeping the hosts ahead as the minutes ticked by.

With about twenty minutes remaining, Eldense faced a stern test as Burgos pressed for parity. The locals answered with grit, defending as a unit and pressing the visitors when out of possession. Juanto Ortuño threatened to extend the lead, shooting narrowly over the crossbar after a moment of clever buildup, while Burgos’ late surge did not break Eldense’s resolve. The home team showed resilience, converting their first-half advantage into a practical, hard-fought victory that reflected the work rate and heart of the side.

Estévez, Toni Abad, and Juanto Ortuño continued to search for space as Burgos tried to salvage something from the weekend. Ultimately, Eldense held firm, resisting the visitors’ late pushes and preserving a win earned through collective effort, smart possession, and disciplined defending.

Data sheet:

Eldense CD: Stamatakis, Alex Martínez, Pardo, Cris Montes (Jesus Clemente, m.61), Sergio Ortuño, Soberón, Nieto (Luque Jr, m.82), Carlos Hernández (Pajarero, m.82), Diego González, Xavi Estacio (Juanto Ortuño, m.75) and Cristian López (Toni Abad, m.75).

Burgo CF: Dani Barrio, Fran, Zabaco (Grego, m.14), Atienza, Rafa Navarro (Borja, m.78), Artola (Varcarcel, m.59), Bermejo (Mourad, m.59), Curro, Córdoba, Areso (Saul Berjón, m.78) and Mumo.

Goals: (1-0) Córdoba (pp.), m.44

Judge: Busquets Ferrer (Balearic committee). Yellow cards for local Carlos Hernández and Artola visitors.

Stadium: The new Pepico Amat.