Elche CF’s Illicitano, the third division squad, clinched a city derby by defeating Athletic Club Torrellano 0-2 on a brisk Wednesday match day. The venue was the home field of Illicitano, with Mayor Isabel Fernández in attendance to observe the local showdown unfold in Elche County.
The contest unfolded as expected: a tightly contested affair with both teams eager to assert themselves. The breakthrough came in the 33rd minute when Castro found the net, giving Illicitano the lead just before halftime. The visitors did not relent; they pressed forward in search of a second goal, and their persistence paid off later in the match as Castro struck again in the 77th minute to seal the scoreline.
From the opening whistle, the match showcased balance and discipline, with a mutual respect between the sides. After the hosts settled into their rhythm, Illicitano capitalized on a chance shortly after the first half hour, moving ahead and forcing Torrellano to chase the game during the remaining minutes of the first half. The halftime whistle left the score 0-1, with Illicitano carrying the edge into the break.
In the second half, Torrellano’s coach Charles of the Caves sought to sharpen the team’s intensity. The home defense, led by Jesús López’s fortress, endured sustained pressure while Illicitano looked dangerous on the counter and maintained control of the tempo. Yet a resolve in Torrellano’s ranks kept the contest alive as the defense repelled several threats and kept the duel within reach.
With around fifteen minutes remaining, Illicitano’s defense stood firm while Castro again emerged to contribute to the final tally. The second goal occurred in the closing moments of the match, delivering a decisive 0-2 verdict and shaping the final minutes as a controlled finish rather than a frantic scramble.
As a result of the win, Illicitano extended its solid form in recent months and solidified its position in the league standings. The team sits in the eighth spot on the Third RFEF table, reaching 49 points with a record of 12 wins, 13 draws, and 8 losses. The victory underpins the club’s ongoing stability and competitive arc in the division.
Meanwhile, Torrellano’s season has had its share of highs and lows. Despite earning promotion not long ago and harboring ambitions for promotion positions for much of the campaign, a late-season stretch has pressed their pace. The squad now sits in ninth place, trailing Illicitano in the table, with a tally of 12 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses. The match highlighted Torrellano’s effort to contend at this level, even as the challenge ahead remains substantial.
Players who took the field for Athletic Torrellano included Pablo Puig, Roldán, Esteban, Fran Martínez, Selva, Jony Ñíguez, Chechu Flores, Lara (Morales, born 46), Javi Llor, Manu (Bottle, born 76), and Chaco. For Illicitano, Jesús López guarded the goal behind a line featuring Carles Bono, Coca, Molina, Javi Gómez, Garrido, Castro, Alfaro, Diego Bri, Bane, and Friaza (Víctor Blanco, born 56).
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