Interurban surrenders a surprising stoppage after a challenging turn, snapping a 26-game winning run that had kept their momentum intact. The club from the heart of the region fought to anchor permanence, grabbing the lead early in each segment while the visitors from the opposite side struggled to bridge the gap and level the score.
From the opening minutes, Socuéllamos exploited home-field conditions to their advantage, maintaining crisp ball control on Paquito Giménez’s artificial turf. In the 15th minute of the first half, a miscue by José Manuel, playing defensively, allowed Nacho Huertas to push the locals ahead. Manu Herrera anticipated the trajectory of his shot yet could not stop the ball from beating him between the posts.
With the deficit in front of them, Intercity began to press and mount counterattacks across the pitch, seeking to dominate the neighborhood around the goal. Yet Socuéllamos stood tall, nullifying threats and keeping the goalkeeper unfrazzled. Late in the half, first Kecojevic and then the crossbar denied Intercity another scoring opportunity, preserving the hosts’ advantage.
After the break, Nacho Huertas extended the locals’ cushion with a powerful strike from inside the area that Manu Herrera could not reach. The two-goal gap weighed heavily on Intercity, complicating their comeback path and forcing the visitors to chase the result without much time to spare.
As the second half unfolded, the home side pushed forward with continued energy, while Gustavo Siviero responded by rotating the lineup. Cristian Herrera, Enzo Cabrera, and Villacañas entered the fray, injecting fresh impetus into Intercity’s attack. One of those substitutions sparked a moment of hope when Cristian Herrera tucked a low shot past the goalkeeper, trimming the deficit.
With the goal, the river of pressure turned toward the visitors. Socuéllamos had to tighten their defense to repel the renewed assault and slow the clock. In the dying minutes, Socuéllamos managed to keep the black-clad team at bay, sealing the win as the final whistle approached and denying a late surge from Intercity.
In the closing moments, the scene on the field captured a tense duel, the locals clinging to the lead while Intercity pushed for a late scoring chance. The match closed with Socuéllamos holding on to their advantage, celebrating a victory that punctured Intercity’s long streak but kept alive the sense of momentum and the ongoing fight for regional prominence.
The final whistle confirmed Socuéllamos’s 2-1 victory, a result that underscored the home side’s resilience and tactical discipline while showcasing Intercity’s determined mindset and willingness to push to the limit in pursuit of a comeback. The win leaves both teams with important lessons as the season moves toward its decisive stretch.
26 live Intercity (3-0)
Paquito Giménez’s arena produced a three-point finish that extended the conversation around the league, though Intercity could not repeat the earlier pace in this matchup. The defeat marks another instance in a long sequence where consistency is required to sustain a top position. With four gripping fixtures remaining before the regular season concludes, Siviero’s squad remains confident they can reclaim their footing and target a home-field advantage in the weeks ahead, keeping their broader objectives intact through the final stretch.