FC Marbellí Held to a Draw at Athletic Coín
Yiyi scored the first goal for Marbellí in Coín. (Photo: J.Z.) FC Marbellí was unable to secure a win during their visit to Athletic Coín, ending the match in a draw. The yellow team managed to equalize twice against the goals scored by Coín in the first half. Despite ending the first half with a 2-2 draw, Marbellí attempted to take the lead in the second half but failed to score.
Draw Keeps Juan Carlos Puertas’ Team at the Top
This draw keeps Juan Carlos Puertas’ team in the lead. The match was highly contested as FC Marbellí visited Athletic Coín. The yellow team faced a very combative opponent who never backed down.
Early Goal from Athletic Coín
The match started with a few minutes of initial sizing up between both teams. However, Athletic Coín quickly took the lead in the scoreline by capitalizing on a throw-in. Marbellí quickly responded, first with an attack that missed the goal and minutes later with a header from Yiyi, assisted by Juanpe (min. 15).
Local Team Takes the Lead Again
The match continued with both teams fighting for every divided ball, although without many clear goal opportunities. Just before halftime, the local team took the lead again. A long ball from Coín’s defense caught the visiting team off guard and Danilo beat Álex Franco with a good shot.
Second Half Full of Intensity
The second half was full of intensity but with few clear goal actions. For Marbellí, Alexis and Essomba tried from the front without success and for the locals, Danilo shot to the side of the net in one of his few approaches to the yellow area.
Both Teams Down to Ten Players
In the 72nd minute, both teams were reduced to ten players due to the expulsions of Robert and Pablo Gil. Despite each team being a player down, goal opportunities were scarce. In the final minutes, Marbellí tried with two direct free kicks from the front but failed to connect with the goal of a Coín that managed to earn a point against the leaders.
Match Details
Athletic Coín: Guerrero, Gallardo, Rubén Fernández, Recio, Álvaro Ríos, Ortiz, Robert, Ulises, Javi López, Medina and Cristian. Substitutes: Antonio, Guzmán, Campos, Méndez, Yasin, Pablo and Danilo. FC Marbellí: Álex Franco, Raúl Toro, Yiyi, Juanpe, Diego Rubio, Marcos Ruiz, Clyde Essomba, Alexis, Álvarito, Dominguito and Pomares. Substitutes: Óscar, David Castro, Churre, Moha, Pablo Gil, Asencio and Nando. Referee: García Martín. He cautioned the locals Medina, Pablo and Guzmán; and the visitors Alexis, Pomares, Clyde Essomba and Diego Rubio. In the 72nd minute, the local Robert and the visitor Pablo Gil were expelled. Goals: 1-0, min. 10: Javi López. 1-1, min. 16: Yiyi. 2-1, min. 44: Danilo. 2-2, min. 45+3: Marcos Ruiz. Field: Nuestra Señora de la Fuensanta.
