A decisive match in the Comes field
CF Igualada has won a crucial victory in its career towards the promotion play-off in the elite league, surpassing CF Singuerlín with a result of 2-1. This victory allows Igualadians, who occupied fifth place, tie in points with the third place, thus keeping the hope alive as the end of the competition approaches.
A vibrant atmosphere that marked the start
The day began with great expectation, with more than 700 fans supporting the team on the field. The players knew how to respond to this initial push with a fast goal: only three minutes after the start, Fran combined with Sebas to do precise assistance to Sandoval, who with a shot opened opened the tin with 1-0.
A first time full of emotions
The initial goal gave way to an intense first half, where both teams tried to dominate the game, although the clear chances were scarce. In the first half, CF Singuerlín managed to tie through a penalty transformed in the 37th minute after one hand in the area, which made the 1-1 reflect on the scoreboard, generating a brief moment of tension among local fans.
The immediate reaction of the Igualada
However, the Igualada did not take long to respond. Only two minutes later, an opportunity at the cannon was frustrated by a defensive intervention, but the team continued to insist. Just before the break, Fran touched a head ball that arrived in Sandoval, who scored again, thus signing his second afternoon goal and leaving the team with an advantage before going to the changing rooms.
Result management and a second half safe
In the restart, CF Igualada showed admirable maturity, defending the advantage with concentration and serenity. Although some occasions arose to expand the scoreboard, the lack of extra goal maintained the atmosphere of nervousness. The final minutes were intense, but the team knew how to control the game and, in the end, the referee’s whistle trigger the euphoria among the followers.
Looking to the future with optimism
With this victory, CF Igualada delves into the competition for the promotion, and prepares to face the next game in Artesa de Segre, full of morality and with the aim of continuing its positive streak before the Holy Week stop.
