A crucial clash for promotion
The game between Espanyol and Vic Riuprimer refo was presented as a decisive opportunity for the home team, which needed the victory to ensure the promotion to the second RFEF. With an atmosphere full of intensity, the players of Espanyol showed from the beginning that they had the control of the game.
Changing strategy and key moments
Vic Riuprimer was surprised by a tactical adjustment of the locals, who opted for a different system. The first minutes were dominated by Espanyol, which generated several opportunities, including a shot stopped by the goalkeeper Aina Macià. However, Vic Riuprimer made a significant attempt with a powerful shot from Rut Cervera that ended in La Creueta.
Goals that make the difference
As the party progressed, Espanyol sought to deactivate Vic’s defenses with long passes. In a key play, a penalty was awarded and converted, putting the home team against 1-0 in the 37th minute. Despite the anxiety generated by the goal, Vic Riuprimer tried to respond, but a counterattack from Alba López failed to concretize.
Second half: a definitive end
The second half started with a new wave of energy by Vic Riuprimer, who sought the comeback. However, Espanyol quickly scored two goals in an interval of only three minutes (57 and 60), leaving the game almost sentenced with a forceful 4-0. The third goal was the result of an excellent combination, while the fourth came after a shot that, despite being blocked by Aina, was collected by the local front.
Lost opportunities in the final stretch
With the score in their favor, Espanyol controlled the pace of the game, while Vic Riuprimer sought to shorten the difference. Several occasions, including two shots from Joana Comas and another from Núria Sala, were wasted, maintaining the 4-0 as a final result.
Promoters celebrated and future promoters
Apart from the victory of Espanyol, this day also celebrated the rise of Levant Badalona, with the outstanding participation of the Osona Paula Sánchez and the former player of the Vic Riuprimer, Júlia Maïllo, a milestone that adds excitement to the landscape of women’s football in the region.
