Intercity delivered a decisive display, clinching three valuable points after a demanding test against Osasuna B that intensified quickly when Miguel Marí saw red at the 38-minute mark. Coach Gustavo Siviero guided a composed response, steering the team through adversity, leveraging Vadik’s sharp finishing from set pieces to seal the win with two goals from corners.
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From the opening minutes Osasuna B pressed high, yet Intercity found a foothold early on. In the 14th minute, a well-worked sequence unlocked the defense and allowed Xemi to execute a header with precision. The ball curled and found the back of the net, but the on-field momentum shifted only slightly; Darío, the Osasuna keeper, reacted quickly to deny a follow-up chance, and the visitors needed that moment to build confidence in attack after struggling to unlock the counter. The early exchange underscored a contest where chances would be earned through sustained pressure and smart build-up.
Midway through the first half, misfortune struck Intercity. Kecojevic pulled up with an injury in the 20th minute, forcing Siviero to reshuffle and replace him with Gálvez. From that point, Osasuna B capitalized on the increased space, pressing Intercity into defensive stretches. Dufur tested the crossbar and a Barbero-driven ball found Ander Yoldi in a dangerous central position, yet the finish eluded him as Manu Herrera stood firm.
Those moments briefly tilted the tempo, but Intercity did not retreat. They steadied themselves and began to push higher up the pitch, pinning Osasuna B back and forcing the issue from wide areas. The visitors then pressed forward in waves, stoking a sense of momentum that translated into danger for the home side as Siviero’s men leaned on quick transitions and the precision of Vadik, who posed a continuous threat around the box.
The 38th minute brought a turning point. An accidental clash, interpreted as a harsh challenge by Miguel Marí, earned the local midfielder a direct red card. With a man advantage, Osasuna B pressed to exploit the numerical edge, yet Intercity showed resilience. The visitors created chances and kept their shape, which paid off just before the break when a well-worked corner turned into a scoring opportunity. Vadik delivered, meeting a precise cross and placing the ball beyond the goalkeeper, giving Intercity a deserved lead as the half concluded. Minutes earlier, Xemi’s curling cross from the edge of the area narrowly missed the far post, a sign that the visitors were close to increasing their tally.
The second period opened with a renewed parity. Osasuna B, trailing by a goal, carried a growing threat, while Intercity faced the test of maintaining discipline without the ball and capitalizing on quick breaks. Siviero reorganized the midfield with crisp, controlled movements, ensuring the balance remained intact even when a player is temporarily out of position. The tactical reshuffle kept Intercity compact and ready to pounce on any lapse in the opponent’s structure.
At 58 minutes, Ander Yoldi found the equalizer with a header after a well-delivered cross, signaling a fresh spell of competitive intensity. The goal invigorated Osasuna B, who sought to take control of the game, but Intercity answered with resolve, responding decisively as Vadik doubled the advantage with another corner-kick finish. The set-piece routine proved lethal, and Siviero’s side rode the crest of momentum as they pressed to restore their lead.
The contest resumed with high tempo, and Ander Yoldi tested Manu Herrera again with a long-range effort in the 65th minute. Herrera’s sharp intervention kept Intercity ahead, validating the resilience of the visitors’ defensive structure. In the closing stages, Herrando added a final flourish for Intercity, converting a corner into a narrow gap, keeping Osasuna B chasing the game until the final whistle.
After safeguarding the result, Intercity prepared for the next challenge, traveling to face Sabadell in the following day’s schedule.