Marcos Ruiz Guards the Ball in the Thrilling Derby
Marcos Ruiz defended the ball in an exciting derby that saw FC Marbellí face off against Atlético Marbella Paraíso this matchday. The yellow team triumphed over the blue-and-white squad in a balanced clash that was decided in the final stretch of the duel.
Early Lead for the Visitors
The visitors took the lead at the Antonio Naranjo stadium just 8 minutes into the game, but Montaño equalized with a direct free kick a quarter of an hour later. The Juanpe-Yiyi connection produced the decisive 2-1 score.
High Stakes at the Antonio Naranjo Stadium
The Antonio Naranjo Municipal Stadium was decked out this Sunday to host the local derby between FC Marbellí and Atlético Marbella Paraíso. At stake were not only the three points for the win but also the leadership of the Malaga group in the First Andalusian League.
Intensity Marks the Game
The match was marked by the intensity of play between two teams that did not want to lose, given the significant emotional implications for the final stretch of the season.
Early Strike by Atlético Marbella Paraíso
The match began with an early strike by Atlético Marbella Paraíso, who launched a quick attack down the right flank. Lucas drove the ball with speed and resolved within the area with a cross shot to make it 0-1.
Yellow Team’s Quick Response
The yellow team’s response was swift, and a quarter of an hour later, Montaño equalized with a direct free kick. From a very skewed angle, the Marbella midfielder surprised with a hard shot to level the contest.
Yiyi’s Missed Opportunity
Yiyi had the chance to make it 2-1 in the 26th minute, but Nono emerged victorious in the one-on-one. Atlético Marbella Paraíso hovered around the area in a couple of actions, but without putting Alex Franco in trouble.
Second Half: Atlético Marbella Paraíso’s Attempt to Score Early
In the second half, Atlético Marbella Paraíso came out trying to score early, but with lateral centers that did not create goal opportunities. Cham tried from the front, and his shot hit the post after touching a defender (min. 56).
Bad News for Marbellí
In the 64th minute, bad news arrived for Marbellí with the muscle injury of Chaves, who had to leave the game. Despite this, as the minutes passed, the yellow team was improving, and in the 77th minute, Essomba launched the counter with a long ball for Juanpe, who beat his marker and connected with Yiyi to score the 2-1.
Visitor’s Struggle to Score
The goal left the visiting team shaken, as they struggled to create many goal opportunities. In fact, the clearest chance would be for Alvarito in the 88th minute, but again Nono emerged victorious in the one-on-one.
Last Shot of the Match
The last shot of the match was a good shot from Javi Pla from outside the area, to which Alex Franco responded with a great stretch. With no time left, Marbellí took the victory and three points that allow them to regain the top position of the Malaga group with only nine games left to conclude the regular season.
Match Details
FC Marbellí: Alex Franco, Alexis, Pomares, Chaves, Marcos Ruiz, Montaño, Essomba, Domingo Ferrer, Raúl Toro, and Yiyi. Substitutes: David Castro, Miguel Rubio, Diego Rubio, Moha, Heredia, Asensio, and Alvarito. Atlético Marbella Paraíso: Nono, Lucas, Fran, Otero, Cham, Sergio Martín, Vergara, Brayan, Aarón, Juli, and Kevin. Substitutes: Antonio Páez, Fallou, Jeremy, Zoilo, Tabi, TJ, and Gonzalo. Referee: Gutiérrez Mora. Local warnings to Montaño, Marcos Ruiz, Pomares, Chaves, Raúl Toro, Essomba, Yiyi and visitors to Vergara, Lucas, Nono, Aaron. Goals: 0-1, min. 8: Lucas. 1-1, min. 15: Montaño. 2-1, min. 77: Yiyi. Field: Municipal Antonio Naranjo de San Pedro de Alcántara.
