Intercity Begins the Final Push with a Strong Finish
Intercity enters the season’s final sprint with careful confidence. A three-point gap over La Nucía is meaningful, but it does not justify celebration with five games remaining, including a pivotal clash against the team currently in red on the final day. The category leader is a remarkably consistent unit. They have conceded only 13 goals, have not tasted defeat since September, and the defense has shared the load in a display of impressive coordination. Attackers Cristian Herrera and Benja are the top scorers with five goals apiece, yet the strongest aspect of the squad lies in the way the back line contributes offensively, with players such as Álvaro Pérez and Kecojevic delivering meaningful goal tallies between them.
Having not lost in four straight wins and twenty-six league fixtures, Intercity has reclaimed the top spot in Group V of the Second RFEF, a position that normally secures direct promotion to the First RFEF as the regular season nears its end.
A 3-0 victory over Alzira at Solana, paired with La Nucía’s defeat to Águilas (2-0), pushed Intercity back into sole possession of first place. They sit on 59 points, three clear of César Ferrando’s side, with the referee of the title race a constant companion since the season’s early chapters.
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In addition to reclaiming the summit, Siviero’s squad has improved its goal difference, a fact that could become decisive if the two leading teams finish tied on points. The final day presents a potential head-to-head scenario that could determine the championship depending on how the goals tally aligns between La Nucía and Intercity.
On the closing matchday, tensions will rise as La Nucía and Intercity face off at Camilo Cano Olympic Stadium. A draw could still yield promotion, should the goal difference favor the team that ends with the higher mark. Regardless, Intercity is assured of finishing in the top five, which would push the promotion conversations into the playoff arena in the most favorable light. Five games remain to determine the season’s ultimate outcomes, as Siviero’s squad targets a potential fourth promotion in five years. The program includes two away fixtures against Pulpileño and Ejido at Antonio Solana and three away games against Socuéllamos (Sunday 12:00), Atlético Levante, and La Nucía to cap the campaign.
The black-and-white outfit has lost only two matches, boasting 16 wins and 11 draws across 29 rounds against Murcia and Hercules. Those results sustain a direct promotion push and a pulse that keeps pace with La Nucía as both teams eyeball the First RFEF spot.
Christian Herrera is highlighted among Intercity’s notable performers, reaffirming the team’s scoring capacity and resilience in the attacking phase.
Defensive stability has been Siviero’s hallmark. After a setback at Nueva Condomina in late September, Intercity embarked on a 26-match undefeated streak. This resilience has held up even as other teams compete for a leap into the First RFEF, with no challenger having matched the Alicante side’s consistency to this point. Despite the early-season leadership and public praise, Intercity remains grounded, aware that one more solid performance is required and that an ambush awaits on the final day at home. What stands out is the value of a squad that operates with a shared understanding. On Sunday, a test against Socuéllamos—fighters edging to escape relegation—will be met with focus, especially as Manu Herrera, returning to goal after a ban, assumes the starting role again. In this landscape, Intercity’s ambition is clear, even as the path to promotion remains fiercely contested.