Parras and Logroñés settle for a point as Alcoyano eyes a tougher test

Alcoyano appeared to run out of steam as the match wore on, drifting away from the leadership role they had held for several days. Logroñés delivered a standout strike through Schutte in the 17th minute, taking the lead in a game where both teams were hungry for points after back-to-back losses. Vincent Parras and his side endured a third defeat in a row, with a second loss at home at Collao, signaling a shift from the early-season form that had excited the fans. The encounter pitted two clubs desperate for a result after recent setbacks. Alcoyano, missing key players due to suspensions, faced a difficult home atmosphere. They began with intent, pressing the visitors and pinning Logroñés back in the opening minutes. By the end of the fourth minute, Logroñés already found themselves obliged to clear from danger to avoid an early deficit. Alcoyano Montava player after foul ABBOT PIKE The match oscillated, with chances drying up until the 17th minute when Logroñés managed to change the rhythm. A long ball from their own half found Schutte inside Alcoyano’s box, and the Portuguese striker showed composure to guide the ball past the keeper for a surprising lead. His control and finish demonstrated the visitors’ efficiency in a crucial moment, catching the central defenders off guard. In the minutes that followed, several moments suggested that Albert Aguilá’s team was looking to seize initiative. In the 23rd minute, Bañuz produced a crucial save to deny a second Logroñés goal, reacting quickly to a free kick from midfield set by Doncel as the ball curved toward the top corner. As the first half approached its end, Gonzalo delivered a well-timed strike to level the score just as Parras’ side seemed to regain their footing. Yet Logroñés replied with renewed intensity in a frantic stretch, and both sets of custodians stood tall to preserve parity. The goalkeeper duel intensified as the interval approached, with players from both sides earning cheers and relief as their efforts kept the scoreline intact. The second half opened with Alcoyano adopting a more direct approach, seeking a fast break and a clear pathway to the opponent’s goal. A promising move materialized around the 54th minute, but a clash of players and a crowded area halted the chance, leaving the final touch unresolved and the ball cleared away in a moment of frustration for the home side. The contest continued with intensity but remained tightly contested, with neither team able to forge a decisive edge. Parras: “I’m trying to keep Alcoyano away from the club’s financial problems but it’s not easy” Cesar Hernandez The remainder of the game unfolded as a tense, somewhat cautious affair, with Logroñés defending stoutly and Alcoyano pressing in bursts without finding the breakthrough. As time slipped away, Logroñés’s organization shored up their defensive shape, and Alcoyano’s momentum waned. Despite efforts from Vicente Parras’s players, the late push yielded no winning goal, and a potential late strike was ruled out, preserving the draw. The clash left Alcoyano reeling from a third consecutive defeat and set up a difficult next fixture, with Amorebieta coming to town. The visitors from Logroño exhaled more easily as the final whistle confirmed the stalemate, a result that maintained their defensive discipline while leaving Alcoyano to reflect on missed chances and the need for renewed focus in forthcoming league fixtures. In a post-match assessment, the mood around the dressing room suggested a mix of stubborn resolve and the disappointment of failing to convert key chances. The scoreline told part of the story, but the narrative of effort, tactical discipline, and the consequences of recent results loomed large for both sides as they prepared for the challenges ahead.