Intercity climbs closer to promotion with a solid victory
Intercity, still undefeated this season, delivered a heavy-handed performance under coach Alejandro Sandroni. The Alicante club edged toward a place in the promotion zone and kept itself mounted in the Second League, extending a five-match stretch without a loss. Nsue, Aarón Piñán, and Álvaro Pérez, the latter from the penalty spot, were on target as the home side produced a decisive win at a field that demanded respect.
Intercity beats the last-placed side after a hard-fought battle
David Marine
The match opened with a brisk tempo and chances came in rapid succession on both ends, though finishing was hampered by mistimed headers in clear positions. It was Nsue who unlocked the deadlock with a precise header from a corner, breaking the deadlock and signalling the visitors’ intent. The ball found the net in a moment of calm amid the ensuing chaos, and the goal set the tone for a game that would be decided by small margins and moments of quality.
The broadcast and social updates captured the moment, underscoring the importance of the occasion for the hosts.
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The home side kept a steady press, while Ibiza attempted to respond with patient ball circulation. Intercity remained active in possession and looked dangerous on the break, but the Balearic side’s defense held firm in the early stages. A couple of hopeful counters fizzled out as the game grew more balanced, with Aarón Piñán pulling the trigger on a few diagonal attempts that didn’t bend the goalkeeper’s route enough to trouble Sequeira.
Intercity doubles the lead and seals the result (2-1)
David Sanchez
As the second half began, Intercity came out with intent. Around the hour mark, Vadik had to stretch to punch away two quick-fire actions aimed at Manu Herrera’s goal, keeping the score clean for the moment. A lovely strike from Undabarrena on the left flank produced a dangerous cross that Cristo collected before threading a sharp pass toward Aaron Piñán. Piñán found the back of the net to make it 0-2, a goal that looked to bury the hosts once and for all and was saved only by Sequeira’s alertness on a subsequent attempt.
Intercity’s second appeared as a spectacular individual move by Cristo, who sprinted down the left and delivered a testing ball toward Piñán. The assist reached its mark as the waiting Piñán fired goalward, only for Javi Jiménez to intervene with a critical clearance. Yet the sequence underscored the visitors’ capacity to stretch Ibiza’s defense and create again through quick transitions.
The match then took a dramatic turn as seconds later, a moment of misfortune for Intercity allowed Ibiza a lift. Soko found the baseline with ease and delivered a low cross that Arroyo could not fully clear, narrowing the gap to 1-2 and leaving a tense finish to come.
From that point on, Intercity had to endure renewed pressure as Ibiza pushed forward more aggressively. The drama intensified when a late sequence culminated in a controversial decision: Escassi appeared to handle inside the area, and the referee pointed to the spot. Álvaro Pérez converted to restore a comfortable lead at 1-3, punctuating a performance that blended resilience with moments of clinical finishing.
MATCH SUMMARY
Ibiza: Sequeira; Javi Jiménez, Jesús Álvarez (Suleiman, 59′), Rubén (Tienza, 59′), Unai Medina, Cedric (Obolskii, 75′), Soko (Abde, 86′), Arroyo (Álex Gallar, 75′), Eugeni, Pepe and Escassi.
Intercity: Manu Herrera; Cristo, Undabarrena, Ceberio (Etxaniz, 84′), Nsue, , 80′).
Goals: 0-1 (6′) Nsue. 0-2 (70′) Aaron Piñán. 1-2 (71′) Arroyo. 1-3 (90’+1′) Álvaro Pérez, penalty.
Referee: Jorge Díaz Escudero. Xemi warned Escassi, Pepe, Moha Traoré and Javi Jiménez.
Stadium: Might miss.