EON Horneo Alicante earned a point in a tense Cathedral derby against the spirited Agustinos. The match stretched to the final two minutes, with Camira delivering a standout 11-goal performance for the visitors. Missed penalties and late-game turnovers added pressure for the tricolor team as the arena packed with fans to witness a Silver Honor Division clash between two Alicante clubs, a showcase of competitive sportmanship.
Fernando Latorre’s squad wrapped up the year on a difficult course, coming away with a victory after a demanding contest. EON consistently led the play, yet Agustinos pushed hard to redraw the balance in the final stretch. The home team positioned themselves for a late equalizer after a first standoff that saw Gabriel Navarro strike to hand EON a 4-9 advantage. The visitors regrouped, tightened their defense, and narrowed the gap, keeping the score tight. Despite the guest team entering the second period ahead 11-14, the tricolors surged back into contention, keeping the match open and contestable throughout the second half.
The second half opened with a strong charge from the Agustinos Foundation, buoyed by a full Cathedral crowd. Agustinos moved quicker and more effectively, pressing the tempo and launching sustained attacks. Yet Camira’s prolific scoring, a string of missed penalties thwarted by sharp goalkeeping from EON, and several costly turnovers by Agustinos conspired to tilt the balance in favor of the guests. Javier Carrion anchored the defense in the first half and remained a key weapon for his team as the game progressed. Latorre’s players stayed composed and did not wilt under pressure, with Matheus delivering a decisive shot at the opportune moment to widen the gap for Agustinos and smother any late comeback hopes. An EON player then added a crucial strike when Agustinos came closest to equalizing, reaffirming the home side’s resolve. The national squad held firm, uncowed by the setbacks, and pressed forward with energy sparked by the home support. The result reflected the merit of the team that finished with a stronger performance overall, earning a clean win in a hard-fought, high-intensity duel that left both sides proud of their efforts and sportsmanship intact.
Augustinians: Torres, Corning (1), Aarón González (2), Benjamin Illesca (3), Didac (2), Cerrotta (2), Pablo Martínez (1), Juande (3), Hugo Ponce (4), García, Gómez, Guiteras, Calderon, Carrión (5), Quiles, Moll.
EON COOKING: Jiménez, Camira (11), Ugrin, Navarro (3), Broto (1), Cartagena (2), Blanco, Urruzola, Barreto, González (1), Talens (1), Matheus (5), Fischer, Berzal (1), Krimer, Doldan (1).
Marker every 5 minutes: 2-3, 4-4, 4-9, 6-10, 9-11, 11-14, 14-16, 17-18, 19-21, 19-22, 22-25, 23-26.
Referees: Alberto Murillo and Pablo García.
Pavilion: Cathedral