Intercity traveled to Logroño aiming to build on the positive results and confirm the team’s good momentum. From the opening minutes, the match took on a clear, decisive tone, with the home side showing intent to impose themselves early and Intercity standing firm, ready to respond with controlled play and swift counterattacks. The key moment arrived when Gexan sent a corner kick into a crowded box, and the ball found its way into SD Logroñés’ net. That early goal shook the rhythm of the game, and as the clock advanced, the visitors from Alicante pressed forward, looking to stretch the locals’ defense and create advantageous spaces behind the last line of La Rioja. Siviero appeared relaxed in the moments that followed, and the action shifted as Jero’s territory became the focal point for both teams, with Guillem Jaime proving dangerous after a precise sequence of passes, though Etxaniz could not quite seal the deal on the final touch.
The match retained its varied tempo, with Intercity amplifying the pressure and La Rioja answering with rapid transitions. An ambitious shot struck the crossbar off Miguel Marí’s boot, a moment that embodied the high energy surrounding the pitch. The Alicante side continued to advance in waves, looking to breach the spaces behind Logroñés, while Logroñés, ever vigilant, sought to exploit gaps left open during those moves forward. The tense exchange was punctuated by repeated threats on Manu Herrera’s goal, especially in the period shortly before the halfway mark as Intercity tried to manufacture a breakthrough from set plays and open play alike.
Etxaniz, aided by Gálvez, produced a powerful header that the keeper Jero met with a spectacular reaction save, keeping the scoreline level and maintaining the contest’s edge. In the latter portion of the first half, Intercity’s attempts to balance the game culminated in a sequence where Pol Roigé delivered a driven ball into the danger zone where Jero anticipated the moment and was well positioned to repel what could have become a decisive strike. Aarón Piñán also tested the opposition with a shot that struck the crossbar, signaling that the hosts would need more than sheer effort to hold their ground.
As the clock moved into the final stages of the first half, a second caution for Álvaro Pérez—his booking coming after a robust challenge in midfield—made the pattern of the game even clearer: it would be an intense, battle-filled affair with little room for error. The home side remained committed to their plan, while Intercity, despite the improved tempo, could not quite translate pressure into a definitive goal. The atmosphere inside Las Gaunas grew tenser as both teams gave everything, producing moments of clever football and physical duels that kept the supporters on edge. By the break, the score reflected a contest that had swung back and forth, with La Rioja clinging to a slim advantage and Intercity seeking the spark that would swing the balance in their favor.
In the second period, Intercity started with renewed focus. They moved more purposefully into Jero’s space, trying to pin the Logroñés defense deeper and force errors. Yet the hosts remained compact and ensured that the danger was always met with a quick, organized response. The visitors had to work through some early discomfort and resorted to a more direct approach, mixing long balls with patient build-up to probe for openings. It was a game driven by heart as much as by tactics, with Soldevila and Cristian Herrera joining the action in the final half hour to inject freshness and a sense of urgency that could tilt the balance.
The breakthrough finally appeared for Logroñés in the early moments after the restart. A steady sequence of pressure resulted in a goal that arrived within the opening minutes of the second half, lifting the local supporters from their seats and prompting Intercity to reflow and reassess their approach. The hosts demonstrated their ability to control the tempo, closing down spaces and maintaining the initiative as the clock ticked on. Intercity, for their part, pressed with renewed energy, moving the ball with greater purpose and looking for tactical solutions to break through the Logroñés backline that had held firm for much of the match. The visitors continued to search for a response, with a series of crosses and slots into the box creating chaotic moments but not quite landing a second goal for the home side’s visitors.
As the endgame approached, the intensity did not waver. Intercity pushed forward with the belief that a late equalizer could still be within reach, while Logroñés defended with a disciplined, organized line, ready to exploit any space that appeared in the closing minutes. The match remained a familiar, hard-fought affair—an exhibition of grit and tactical discipline on both sides, reflecting the appetite for victory carried by the players and the disciplined energy from the coaching staff.
The coaching staff on both sides could point to a game defined by quick transitions, aerial duels, and a relentless desire to claim the three points. Eventually, the whistle confirmed a narrow victory for Logroñés. The home side celebrated a win that extended their sequence to three successive triumphs, while Intercity left Logroño with continued lessons and the knowledge that one or two precise moments could alter the course of a match in this fiercely contested league.
DATA SHEET
SD LOGROÑÉS: Jero, Gexan, Caneda, Víctor, Manny, Borja Martínez, Sarriegi (Fran Sota, 56′), Diego (Emilio, 56′), Madrazo (Castri, 70′), Samanes (Jaime Paredes, 87′) and Unzueta (Silvente, 70′).
INTERCITY: Manu Herrera, Guillem Jaime, Rafa Gálvez, Álvaro Pérez, Leo Ferroni (Vadik Murria, 25′), Undabarrena (Angong, 80′), Miguel Marí, Xemi Fernández, Pol Roigé (Soldevilla, 46′), Aarón Piñán (Cristian Herrera, 63′) and Etxaniz.
GOAL: 1-0 (2′) Gexan.
REFEREE: Palencia Caballero. Visitor Álvaro Pérez received a second yellow card (50′). Manny showed yellow cards to Sarriegi, Ferroni, Etxaniz and Miguel Marí.
STADIUM: Las Gaunas (Logroño).
Source: Match report from SD Logroñés and Intercity, updated for clarity and accessibility.