Intercity won at the home of undefeated Ibiza (1-3)
Intercity delivered a late, decisive win in the 93rd minute against Antonio Solana, who had been sidelined for a month with an injury. The dramatic goal secured the visitors a victory and extended Intercity’s remarkable run, marking six days of training together and their second straight win in a row. (Source: CF Intercity)
In a clash against Atlético Sanluqueño, a side flirting with relegation, Intercity came prepared to press from the start. The opening minutes saw both teams probing and trading possession, but Intercity carried a slightly more aggressive presence in the opponent’s half. (Source: CF Intercity)
Sanluqueño had the first meaningful look, with Airam Cabrera forcing a save that went wide. Manu Herrera answered by pushing back, while Mwepu produced a commanding header. Intercity tested Samu Pérez’s goal area as well, though an earlier infraction nullified their initial threat. (Source: CF Intercity)
Sandroni’s squad gradually pressed forward. The half-hour mark brought an injury to Aarón Piñán, yet the visitors still created opportunities, notably a shot by Xemi narrowly missing the far post and Moha Traoré unleashing a powerful effort from distance. (Source: CF Intercity)
The Intercity audit later revealed the club’s debt stood at 6 million euros, a backdrop that underscored the financial pressures surrounding the match. The visitors finished the first half with a draw in their pockets, as Atlético Sanluqueño started more vigorously, with Antonio Solana in favorable positions. The home side left the second half open, continuing to apply pressure around Samu Pérez as the minutes advanced. (Source: CF Intercity)
Victory over the horn
After halftime, the locals kept pressing, trying to push Sanluqueño back. Intercity moved higher, looking for spaces behind the Andalusian defense, while Sanluqueño sought counter chances whenever possible. (Source: CF Intercity)
Sanluqueño faced difficulties as Antonio Solana attempted a play on Intercity’s turf and found it hard to alter the rhythm that Alicante’s squad imposed. About a quarter of an hour into the second half, Airam Cabera looked to test the visitors with a lofted effort. Intercity, meanwhile, continued to threaten with set-piece routines that kept Sanluqueño on edge. (Source: CF Intercity)
The first dangerous moment from set pieces occurred when Solde reemerged, signaling danger near the Andalusian fortress. As the visitors sought a point, they briefly found hope with a header from Mwepu, but Solde answered with a late header that broke through Samu Pérez’s reach and sent Atlético Sanluqueño into the danger zone, handing Intercity the three points and maintaining their upward trajectory. (Source: CF Intercity)
MATCH COMMITTEE
INTERCITY: Manu Herrera; Álvaro Pérez, Cristo, Eneko, Ceberio (Vadik, 56′), Emilio Nsue (Left, 56′), Xemi Fernández, Pol Roigé (Simón Moreno, 79′), Moha Traoré, Mendibe and Aarón Piñán (Bellotti, 27′).
ATLÉTICO SANLUQUEÑO: Samu Pérez; Kike Carrasco, Fer Román, Joan Rojas, Viti, Joaquín (Nacho Goma, 65′), Cordero, Zaca Ghailan, Álex Guti, Mwepu and Airam Cabrera (Nacho Ramón, 85′).
GOAL: 1-0 (90′+3′) Left.
REFEREE: Uson Rosel. Pol Roigé warned Moha Traoré and Álvaro Pérez.
STADIUM: Antonio Solana.