Alcoyano suffered a 0-2 home loss to San Sebastián de los Reyes in the first leg of the promotion playoff to Primera Federación. The visitors, who finished second in Group 5, faced off against the Alicante-based side in a high-stakes encounter.
The atmosphere throughout the week was electric, with nearly 3,000 fans packing El Collao to create a vibrant backdrop. Fran Alcoy’s team started cautiously, keeping possession, but Sanse quickly showed they had studied their opponents well. The opening 15 minutes saw neither side threaten the goal, as both teams played it safe.
However, from a corner kick taken by Mario, Fer Ruiz attempted a clearance but unfortunately turned the ball into his own net, giving Sanse a 24th-minute lead. The goal was a heavy blow for Alcoyano, who struggled to create chances against a disciplined Sanse defense. Before halftime, Tiko Iniesta thought he had equalized from a close-range effort, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
Sanse doubled their advantage shortly after the break. In the 55th minute, they caught Alcoyano pushing forward and played a through ball behind the defense. Mario Gonzalez slotted past goalkeeper Unai Marino in a one-on-one situation to make it 0-2, leaving Alcoyano with a mountain to climb.
Alcoyano never found their rhythm and faced a compact Sanse side that controlled possession effectively. The hosts tried to reduce the deficit from set pieces, with one header going over the bar and another weak effort easily saved by the visiting goalkeeper.
The result leaves Alcoyano with a tough task in the second leg at Matapiñonera next week.
**Match details**
**Alcoyano:** Unai Marino, Solbes, Raúl González (De Pedro, 60′), Pablo Carbonell (Lado, 60′), Adri Lledó, Fran Moreno, Javi Soler, Chinchilla (Carretero, 85′), Tiko Iniesta (Kali, 85′), Izan Llinares, Alex Alonso (Piera, 55′).
**San Sebastián de los Reyes:** Lajarraga, Alex Blanco, Ocaña, Robin, Olivares, Mario González (Christian, 73′), Llopis, Fer Ruiz (Garci, 63′), Marvin, Vendeson Teles (Lucas Ricoy, 73′), Galindo (Javi Robles, 58′).
**Goals:** 0-1 Fer Ruiz (24′), 0-2 Mario González (55′).
**Referee:** Marc Oltra (Catalan committee). Yellow cards: Pablo Carbonell, Raúl González, Tiko Iniesta, Solbes (Alcoyano); Fer Ruiz, Galindo, Pablo Olivares (Sanse).
**Venue:** Gestaser El Collao.
