Watching two points vanish in the closing minutes of a 95 minute battle, the ball slipping through a midfielder’s legs before the striker meets it on the first touch, is the kind of moment that can either crush a team or crown a winner. The burst of adrenaline, the crowd roaring, a team that had clawed its way into the playoff zone now stares at a difficult stretch ahead, facing three fixtures against promotion contenders, two of them on the road.
That desperate move at the last breath of action against Alcorcón proved costly for Estévez’s side. Returning to the field after a tactical rethink, they paid a heavy price for defending the lead with three central defenders rather than prioritizing possession and momentum.
500 days without sorrow at Nuevo Pepico Amat in Elda
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Deportivo will not return to Nuevo Pepico Amat until October. First, the club must schedule two consecutive home games. In their path lie tests at Cornellà and then in Valencia just six days apart. These are the tough fixtures that can keep pace with Real Zaragoza, a duo of challenges that will test the team’s endurance. The coach, Fran Escribá, has amped up the tally to date, reaching 15 points as the season unfolds.
Espanyol, Levante and Real Oviedo, three successive targets for Fernando Estévez’s squad
The Granota side managed to add another point to Deportivo’s totals but could only secure one win from those three home fixtures. They opened with a 1-4 loss to Espanyol, then drew with Real Oviedo 1-1 and barely defeated Burgos 3-2. The larger problem remains Eldense’s away form. A narrow win in Cartagena was followed by defeats at Zaragoza and Villarreal, showing inconsistency away from home.
The upcoming league cycle is delicate and will shape the Alicante club’s future as it returns to professional football. Facing the three highest-budget teams in the Segunda Division in a row, just after a fragile win, leaves little room for hesitation. The club’s aim is promotion, and maintaining a strong squad with limited financial resources makes every point precious, especially as the window for reshaping the squad draws to a close.
Eldense coach on Mondays and the pace of fixtures
After the latest draw, the coach reflected on the rhythm of the campaign. In a world where results often dictate tone, he noted that the public sometimes expects a bolder finish. The discussion centered on whether a more aggressive approach would have altered the outcome, not denying luck plays its part but suggesting a steadier hand would have benefited the team. The sentiment remains that sporting fairness should guide decisions, even when the scoreboard tells a different story.
Real Oviedo will be the next challenger to the invincible Nuevo Pepico Amat, a test that keeps everyone on their toes. October 1 falls on a Sunday afternoon, an unusual kickoff time that adds another layer of challenge to the schedule.