Intercity returned to Antonio Solana after two away fixtures still searching for a first win as they failed to break a goalless draw. The result leaves them stranded at the bottom of Group 2 in the Primera RFEF, stretching a winless run to seven straight defeats.
Domination in the first half belonged to the hosts in terms of possession, yet the visitors stood firm in defense. The ball moved quickly between zones at times, but clear chances were scarce. An offensive push from Undabarrena stood out as he found space and his shot was diverted for a corner, while Aarón Piñán produced a low strike from inside the area that the defence repelled with relative ease.
The worst moment for Intercity arrived when Alejandro Sandroni sustained an injury and Rafael Gálvez, a trusted defender, left the field early. The Balearic Islands tried to respond with counterattacks, but meaningful chances remained elusive. Both teams faced tough conditions: a persistent wind and a pitch in poor shape hampered both sides’ plans.
When play resumed, Manu Herrera, the experienced Intercity goalkeeper, produced a sharp reflex save to deny Sierra from close range following a well-worked buildup that exposed the visiting defence. The stop preserved the goalless stalemate as the clock kept ticking.
Goal drought persists
With the clock winding down, Intercity pressed for a breakthrough. The home side reacted by pushing higher up the pitch as Atlético Baleares soaked up pressure, yet the final ball failed to arrive with the necessary precision. Herrera remained vigilant, while his teammates hunted for that decisive moment that would swing momentum in front of the home crowd.
Intercity extends home scoring streak (1-1)
As the match drew toward its conclusion and Atlético Baleares had already secured something from the encounter, Intercity found a late foothold. Nsue struck in stoppage time, but Nana intercepted the ball in the dying seconds to prevent a winning finish for the home side. The save preserved a point for Intercity and extended their unbeaten run to four matches, a margin that offered a glimmer of relief but left the crowd with a sting of what might have been.
Manu Herrera and David Rodríguez: a duel between two veterans
The contest between Intercity and Atlético Baleares evolved into a clash of two long-serving figures in Spanish football. Manu Herrera, the veteran goalkeeper, and David Rodríguez, a prolific forward, carried much of the weight for their teams as careers of more than a decade have shaped their identities on the pitch. Their first meeting dates back to 2007, underscoring a storied rivalry that has crossed several leagues and seasons. Rodríguez came close to beating Herrera on this occasion, but the duel between the two remained largely quiet as the match progressed.
MATCH REPORT
Intercity: Manu Herrera; Cristo, Undabarrena, Bellotti, Xemi, Pol Roigé, Vadik, Rafa Gálvez, Simón, Mendibe, Aarón Piñán.
Atlético Baleares: Ramon Vila; Sierra, Pastrana, Raúl, David Navarro, Juanra, David Rodríguez, Roberto, Armando, Nana, Ferroni.
Scorers: None on the day.
Referee: Gonzalo Romero Freixas. He issued cautions to David Navarro and Ferroni.
Stadium: Antonio Solana.