Matches and results from Group 2 of the Primera RFEF:
Cartagena 2 – 1 Alcorcón
Cartagena: Lucho García; Dani Perejón, Imanol Baz, Aridane, Nacho Martínez; Pablo Larrea, De Blasis, Kevin Sánchez (Iker Abellán, 85’), Luismi Redondo (Édgar, 73’), Nil Jiménez; and Chiki (Ortuño, 35’).
Alcorcón: Gaizka Ayesa; David Navarro (Borja Martínez, 81’), Jordi Pola, Joan Roja, Samu Rodríguez; Rai Marchan (N’Tji, 46’), Tarsi (Omar, 67’), Yael (Sergio Nieto, 81’); Luis Vacas, Aparicio and Mariano (Vladys, 46’).
Goals: 1-0 (21’): Luismi Redondo. 1-1 (28’): Yael. 2-1 (45’+): De Blasis.
Referee: Romero Freixas, from the Catalan committee. Booked local players Kevin Sánchez and Pablo Larrea; and visitors Rai Marchán and Omar.
Venue: Cartagonova. Attendance: 4,892.
Cartagena proved at the Cartagonova that their playoff candidacy is a tangible reality. Under the guidance of Íñigo Vélez, the white-and-black side relied on experience and finishing power to overcome a combative Alcorcón that never surrendered. The match started at a frenetic pace, reflecting the high stakes on the pitch. Luismi Redondo opened the scoring, sparking local euphoria, though the joy was short-lived. An excellent combination between Aparicio and Vacas allowed Yael to restore parity. However, football has its key moments, and Pablo De Blasis is an expert at detecting them. In added time of the first half, he scored a psychological goal that restored the home side’s advantage. After the break, the visitors stepped forward, besieging the rival area with a particularly active Luis Vacas who came close to equalizing. Despite the push from Madrid, Cartagena intelligently defended their slender lead until the final whistle. Three golden points allow the “Efesé” to keep dreaming of promotion, while Alcorcón is left with a bitter taste after an unrewarded effort.
At. Madrid B 4 – 3 Sabadell
Atlético Madrileño: Esquivel; Javier Boñar, Puric, Dani Martínez, Adrián Corral; Jorge Castillo, Martín Bellotti (Taufik, 84’); Iker Luque (Koke Mota, 93’), Rayane Belaid (Nájera, 76’), Arnau Ortiz (Perovic, 93’); and Rafa Llorente (Miguel Cubo, 84’).
Sabadell: Diego Fuoli; David Astals, Carlos Alemán (Alan Godoy, 76’), Bonaldo, Genar Fornés (Coscia, 76’), Sergi Segura (Miguelete, 76’); Quadri Liameed; Urri, Rubén Martínez (López-Pinto, 46’), Joel Priego; and Escudero (Eneko Aguilar, 46’).
Goals: 1-0 (30’): Arnau Ortiz. 1-1 (50’): Joel Priego. 2-1 (55’): Rafa Llorente. 3-1 (60’): Iker Luque. 4-1 (67’): Arnau Ortiz. 4-2 (90’): Coscia. 4-3 (103’): Coscia (pen.).
Referee: Domínguez Cervantes, from the Andalusian committee. Booked local players Esquivel, Koke Mota, Javier Boñar and Martín Bellotti; and visitors David Astals and Alan Godoy. Red card to Ferran Costa (visiting coach, 57’).
Venue: CD Alcalá de Henares.
CE Sabadell suffered a painful setback in Alcalá de Henares after falling in a thrilling clash that leaves their second place hanging by a thread. Although the Arlequinados struck first with warnings from Joel Priego, the script turned when the referee disallowed a goal by Bellotti. That moment was the catalyst for Atlético B, who, led by an inspired Arnau Ortiz, opened the scoring by exploiting the visitors’ defensive fragility. After the break, the match entered a phase of absolute madness. Joel Priego restored hope with a brilliant individual effort to make it 1-1, but the joy was fleeting. Rafa Llorente immediately punished another defensive lapse from the Valles side. Tension erupted with the sending off of Ferran Costa, a psychological blow that the home side sensed like predators. In an offensive whirlwind, Iker Luque and Ortiz again put a three-goal gap that seemed decisive. In a surreal ending, Sabadell showed pride. Despite López-Pinto missing a penalty, Coscia managed to reduce the deficit.
