Castle attacked El Collao as the home team faced a tense moment when a late claim of victory proved false, with five minutes left on the clock after the match’s heat had cooled. The locals had already played a large portion of the second half in struggle, and with Moyita shown a red card, Parras’ squad finished the game with nine players. Alcoyano’s second straight defeat ended a streak that had marked the start of the campaign.
El Collao aimed to reclaim the lead, only to see Eldense snatch it away. Castellón arrived with a chorus of three hundred supporters who amplified the already vibrant atmosphere at El Collao. The start was rough, and Castellón’s first real chance came just four minutes in when Cristian’s free kick found its way to Iago Indias, who cleared the danger off the post. Castellón had weathered the initial scare around Bañuz, yet the home side remained determined to respond, and before the quarter-hour mark they surged toward Alfonso’s goal after Aguero’s shot hit the woodwork. Both teams flashed signs of intent and competitive grit.
Ramírez to save Alcoyano
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Alcoyano pressed forward, briefly breaking the deadlock with a second neat finish, but the visitors’ defense held firm, restricting goal-scoring opportunities in a struggle that felt heavy and tactical. The battle in El Collao did not bend easily; attempts to exploit the wings or shoot from distance faced a sturdy barrier as both sides attempted to dismantle the opponent’s low-block setup, which limited clear chances for long stretches, especially during the last twenty minutes of the first half.
As the first half wore on, Alcoyano faced a setback when Carbonell had to leave the field due to injury, making way for Moyita. The scoreline stayed level, a stubborn 0-0 that kept both teams in contention as they headed to the break, a pause that barely softened the intensity of the contest.
The interval brought renewed energy. The locals emerged intent on locking Castellón in their own half, and the match began to tilt in favor of the visitors when cards began to rack up. Fran Miranda received a second yellow, leaving the hosts short-handed and in a vulnerable position. Alcoyano, under mounting pressure, found it hard to resist Castellón’s organized press and the danger created by key entry from Javi Antón. The visitor’s second thrust, after pushing along the byline and delivering a low cross, looked destined for a finish as Koné steadied himself and guided the ball into the bottom corner, slipping past the keeper and giving Castellón a late advantage at the venue.
Alcoyano offered little immediate reply, and misfortune persisted as the match extended into stoppage time. Moyita received a straight red, sealing a difficult night for Alcoyano as Castellón pressed on to claim the advantage. Eldense’s ongoing match against Logroñés SD loomed in the background, a reminder of the larger struggle for points in the campaign once the two teams left the field at El Collao.