A 1-2 defeat at El Alcoraz has left Huesca in deep trouble, while Real Sociedad B claimed a vital victory to boost their survival hopes. The reserve team ended a nine-match winless run, securing three points that push them closer to safety, while the hosts missed a golden chance to climb out of the relegation zone after another home loss.
Sergi Enrich is marked by Balda in the presence of Carrera and Mikel, who was later sent off.
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Both sides pushed for a decisive win from the outset, creating plenty of chances. Sergi Enrich had the first opportunity with a header, but sent it over the bar after a brilliant free kick from Óscar Sielva. Meanwhile, Ochieng and Astiazaran threatened in the opposite area, and Carbonell came close with a near-post header as the visitors gradually took control. The breakthrough came when Astiazaran headed home a precise cross from Aguirre, curling the ball inside the post.
The home team responded from set pieces, with several dangerous approaches. Liberto forced a stunning save from Fraga with a powerful effort. The Sanse side lost Balda to injury after a collision with teammate Kita, but replied with a Carrera shot that struck the post, nearly doubling the blow for Huesca. Another high header from Sergi Enrich kept the pressure on, but the score remained 1-0 at halftime.
Sergi Enrich rues his early missed chance in the presence of Kita.
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After the restart, Huesca pushed for an equalizer. Liberto failed to convert an early chance, and Óscar Sielva’s direct free kick didn’t trouble Fraga. Just past the hour mark, Mikel Rodríguez received a straight red card for a harsh tackle on Sielva, forcing the visitors into a defensive effort. Immediately after, Sielva rattled the crossbar with another free kick.
Sanse players celebrate their opening goal at El Alcoraz.
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However, instead of a 1-1 scoreline, it became 0-2. Ochieng tapped home from close range after a superb cross from Astiazaran, who broke on the counter following Mariezkurrena’s brilliant midfield control. The goal was a devastating blow for Oltra’s men, who struggled to respond. Only in the penultimate move did they pull one back, as Jordi Escobar fired a low shot on the counter. But time ran out, despite a powerful late effort from Gorka Gorosabel that hit the post, which could have made it 1-3. Huesca wasted the chance to escape the drop zone, and the clock is ticking on their season.