Marbella FC Suffers Defeat Against Club Atlético Antoniano
Marbella FC suffered a significant defeat at the hands of Club Atlético Antoniano on their home ground. The Seville team outperformed Marbella FC as the match progressed, securing a well-deserved victory. After a balanced start, Antoniano capitalized on their opportunities to take home the three points. Despite the loss, Marbella FC still holds a playoff position.
Match Overview: Antoniano vs Marbella FC
The match took place in Lebrija, where Marbella FC, who had been on a good run of eight consecutive games without a loss, was unable to compete against a superior and more inspired opponent. Coach Fran Beltrán fielded the usual team of recent weeks, including Lejárraga, Jorge Álvarez, Carrasco, Fran Moreno, Ale Hernández, Marcos Olguín, Rafa de Vicente, Aitor Puñal, Hugo Rodríguez, Ohemeng, and Dago. The visitors struggled to stay in the game beyond the first 20 minutes.
First Half: Marbella FC Struggles to Find Footing
Marbella FC had a challenging start on a difficult field, where they never felt comfortable. The first warning came from Marbella FC with a good pass from Dago to Hugo Rodríguez, whose shot narrowly missed the goal. The home team responded immediately with a clear counter-attack by Aguado. The Mexican player proved to be a real headache for Marbella FC, who were unable to contain him.
Second Half: Marbella FC Fails to Recover
After the halftime break, Marbella FC made a change, with Jorge Álvarez and Ale Hernández leaving the field and Alberto Soto and Óscar González taking their places. However, the team continued to struggle, finding it difficult to move the ball. The best opportunity for Marbella FC in the second half came from a set piece. A cross from Hugo Rodríguez found Dago, whose shot hit the post. This was the last notable attack from Marbella FC.
Antoniano Secures Victory
In the 68th minute, a ball deflected by the Marbella FC defense ended up in the penalty area at the feet of Aguado, who dodged Lejárraga and Javi Rodríguez to score the second goal. Despite the score and a lackluster performance, Marbella FC tried to get back into the game, but it was not their day. Antoniano had the third goal in the 77th minute, and in the 80th minute, a mistake by Lejárraga in the clearance gave Aguado an easy goal, capping off an exceptional game with two assists and a goal.
Match Details
The match took place at the Municipal Stadium of Lebrija. The referee booked home players Castro, Chamizo, and Álvaro Caro, and visitor Jorge Álvarez. The goals were scored by Castroviejo in the 31st minute, Javi Rodríguez in the 68th minute, and Erik Aguado in the 80th minute. This defeat marks the worst loss for Marbella FC this season.
