Joaquín Sáez Alcalá, Samer Atassi Aguirre and Néstor Seguí Amorós took part in another edition of the information competition held during halftime. The event occurred in the middle of the match between Hércules CF and UE Sant Andreu. All three shots came very close to the target, yet none found the back of the net. Because of that, none of the three readers managed to win the 300 euro prize offered on the field, a prize that is distributed to players who manage to cross the goal line from the center of the goal. The moment opened with a countdown sung by the entire stadium, a ritual that has become part of the game day atmosphere at José Rico Pérez.
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BIG GOAL moments are planned to recur whenever Hércules plays at Rico Pérez. A contest coupon is published daily in the newspaper’s print edition. Readers who wish to participate can fill out as many coupons as they like, providing their contact details. Coupons are collected at the entrance ballots on match day, and are placed in ballot boxes for entry into the stadium. The more coupons a fan fills out, the greater their chances of taking home the prize. The event has become a familiar feature of match days, intertwining sport and fan participation in a playful ritual. The format encourages fans to engage with the game beyond the stands, turning the crowd into an active part of the game’s pageantry. Over time, this playful contest has cemented itself as a quirky tradition associated with the home ground experience at Rico Pérez.