a little Aaron Piñán In the second half this allowed Intercity to break their six-day winless run and beat Algeciras at home, keeping their hopes alive for a promotion playoff spot as the league nears its finale; the gap could stretch to seven points. Recreativo de Huelva had a setback this Sunday.
Intercity must shift momentum against Algeciras
The first half wore a gray, overcast vibe, and Intercity quickly realized the Andalusians would push hard. The opening moment from Tomás signaled that Algeciras would not back down. Intercity gradually assumed control, probing the Cádiz side by moving the ball across the pitch. A first substitution became necessary after Mario García picked up an injury; the midfielder, integral to Algeciras’ core, had moved with a fluid, low tempo that limited attacking options in the opening period. The visitors shifted to a more direct style, while Intercity closed the half with a late chance from Marcos Lavín, whose header found the net.
Sandroni: “We must all tend to our responsibilities and compete again”
When the second half began, the weather favored the home side, and the first notable moment came from a fierce shot saved by the Algeciras goalkeeper. The visitors continued to test Intercity’s defense with opportunities from Borja Fernández and Merchán, both shots threatening Gaizka Campos’s goal and nearly giving Algeciras a 0-1 lead.
Piñán’s decisive moment
Even though Algeciras produced moments of quality, Intercity kept possession and built play in the rival half. The breakthrough arrived when Solde on the flank delivered a precise cross that Aarón Piñán converted, flipping the score in favor of the home team.
As the match wore on, Lolo Escobar’s squad pushed to salvage something from the visit, throwing more bodies forward. Yet Alejandro Sandroni’s men resisted, and Piñán’s goal came with relative ease, restoring Intercity to a winning position after a string of six winless games and placing the club back into a favorable spot on the table.
MATCH COMMITTEE
Intercity CF: Gaizka Campos, Alvaro Pérez, Cristo, Eneko, Ceberio, Pol Roige (Traoré, m.76), Vadik, Mendibe, Simón Moreno (Soldevila, m.60), Burlamaqui and Aaron Piñán (Leo, m.89).
Algeciras CF: Marcos Lavin, Admonio, Borja Fernández, Eric Montes, Zequi (Sardinero, m.76), Iván Turrillo (David Martín, m.76), Tomás, Yac Diori, Mario García (Javi Cueto, m.21), Juan Rodríguez (Pimienta, m.76) and Dani Merchán (Santos, m.70).
Goals: (1-0) Aaron Piñán, m.74,
Referee: Diaz Escudero (Murcian Committee). He cautioned Gaizka for the locals and Juan Rodríguez, Zequi, Javi Cueto, Tomás and Pimienta for the visitors. The visitors also saw Borja sent off, m.87.
Events: Antonio Solana.