It concluded an unforgettable season by delivering a memorable finish for Eldense, the solo leader of Primera RFEF Group 2 after a year marked by celebration and a climb into the category. The home victory against Calahorra showcased their dominance from the opening whistle, yet the decisive moments arrived only in the second half, sealing a performance that felt like a statement rather than a fluke.
The early stage of the game saw Eldense control almost every aspect, monopolizing ball possession and applying steady pressure. They crafted scoring chances as the visitors struggled to find a foothold, though the front line found it tough to convert their domain into an immediate advantage against a stubborn Calahorra defense.
Deportivo threatened through Soberón with a cross shot that tested the visiting goalkeeper. Fran Carnicer delivered a precise shot into the center of the goal from the penalty spot, proving clinical in front of the net. Nieto also stood out, challenging Limones with a sharp run and an unexpected touch that could have altered the balance, but the finishing touch eluded them until later in the match.
La Nucía bids farewell without defeat on the fifth day of the year
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Intercity remains vacant after conceding a late goal
Those from La Rioja ventured out briefly to threaten, but the forays produced limited danger. Pepico Amat felt the pressure as Luna delivered from two corners and Sergio Gil forced a dangerous center from the right, although Baselga failed to connect cleanly on the narrow pitch. The final action of the first half came from Ortuño, whose strike from the edge hinted at goals to come, only for Limones to make a decisive stop and keep the scoreline level.
goals are coming
The second half resumed with similar tempo and a sense that the breakthrough was imminent. Fifteen seconds into the period, Nieto unleashed a drive well saved by Limones, signaling the undercurrent of what would follow. The opening Eldense account arrived through Luna, whose long pass from Toni Abad set up Soberón in the 51st minute. Soberón finished with finesse, claiming his seventh goal of the campaign and nudging Eldense toward the top of the standings.
Calahorra carried some dangerous ideas to threaten the hosts, especially from set pieces. One cross curled in dangerously and struck the post after a header from Diaz, a moment that underscored the visitors’ willingness to push. Nieto then combined with Adrián Jiménez to open space and fire a sharp finish past Limones, who could do little to prevent the second goal.
From that point forward, Eldense tightened the reins while Calahorra sought a lifeline that never appeared. Correia and Juanto created more chances for the home side, increasing the sense of inevitability as the clock wound down. When the final whistle sounded, Eldense had secured a comfortable win that sent waves of joy through the home crowd and ensured they remained the league leaders at the close of the year. That result offered a rare moment of happiness for the club’s supporters, a Christmas memory that would linger as the season progressed.
Finish the match at Nuevo Pepico Amat
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Great performance by the team that closed the year as the leader of Primera RFEF.
— CD Eldense SAD [Citation: CD Eldense]
match paper
ELDENSE: Vallejo; Toni Abad, Forte, Álex Martínez, Pajarero, Ortuño, Soberón, Carnicer, Nieto, Carlos Hernández, Núñez, Clemente. Substitutes: Correia, Estacio, Luque, Juanto. Calahorra: Lemons; Ángel López, Zubiri, Luna, Adrián Jiménez, Canella, Vidorreta, Sergio Gil, Ibarrondo, Baselga, Gabarre. Substitutes: Barace, Santana, Recio, Arias. Goals: 1-0 Soberón, 2-0 Nieto, 3-0 Correia, 4-0 Juanto. Referee: Albert Ávalos Martos. Stadium: Nuevo Pepico Amat.