The New Archangel dressed up for the decisive clash. The last of the season in Spanish football. Córdoba CF and Barça Atlètic had before them the opportunity to get the last promotion spot to professional football after the agonizing promotion of Málaga on Saturday afternoon. With the league factor in favor of the green and white team in the event of a tie, the team led by Iván Ania would have to win or draw after the extra time, while the Blaugranas would only have to win.
The team led by Rafa Márquez came out much more engaged in the clash and had the first chance when the first minute of play had not yet passed. Carlos Marín, however, saved his team after Pau Víctor’s point-blank shot. The second time, yes, he did not forgive. Héctor Fort gained meters on the right side and with a cross shot put his team ahead on the scoreboard. The Barça reserve team took the first step against an unrecognizable Córdoba, which was barely capable of creating danger on the Barça goal.
AFTER A DUBITATIVE START, CÓRDOBA MANAGED TO TURN THE SHOCK BACK AND LEAVE THE BARÇA SUBSIDIARY WITHOUT A PRIZE
When things were at their worst for Iván Ania’s pupils, Toril appeared to return the equalizer. The Mallorcan forward took advantage of a great cross from José Calderón from the left profile to, with a magnificent header, make it 1-1 on the scoreboard. After the goal, the match had to be interrupted due to a health problem in the stands that required the assistance of the doctors of both teams. After the restart, with Barça Atlètic knocked out, Toril had the second in his boots, but his shot went just past the post after a recovery in the rival field by Zalazar.
The second part began with the same dynamics with which the first act ended. Córdoba came forward and Carracedo touched the goal with a shot from inside the area that went very close to the top corner. Shortly after, ecstasy came to the New Archangel. The Blaugrana reserve team made a glaring mistake when taking the ball and Toril, who was the man of the tie in the green and white key, with a subtle Vaseline turned the game around and brought his team closer to professional football.
THE BLANQUIVERDE TEAM RETURNS TO PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL FIVE YEARS AFTER THEIR LAST REMOVAL AND AFTER A BRIEF STEP IN THE SECOND FEDERATION
Rafa Márquez’s boys went all out and came close to scoring on several occasions, but a stellar Lapeña saved his team with two key sweeps to maintain the lead on the scoreboard. There was no time for more and after more than seven minutes of stoppage time, the Córdoba fans exploded with happiness. Córdoba CF returns to professional football five years later and after having fallen into the pit of the Second Federation. Iván Ania’s pupils beat Barça Atlètic and complete a dream weekend for Andalusian football.
DATA SHEET:
Córdoba CF: Carlos Marín; Albarrán, Lapeña, Barboza, José Calderón; Diarra (Iván Rodríguez, min. 88), Isma Ruiz; Carracedo (Simo, min. 76), Zalazar (Álex Sala, min. 61), Adilson Mendes (Kike Márquez, min. 88); Toril (Houses, min. 76).
Barça Atlètic: Marc Vidal; Héctor Fort, Pelayo, Faye, Gerard Martín; Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, Moha (Pocho, min. 78); Pau Delgado, Unai Hernández, Marc Guiu (Dani Rodríguez, min. 68).
Goals: 0-1: Héctor Fort, min. 14. 1-1: Toril, min. 34. 2-1: Toril, min. 56.
Referee: Sergiu Claudiu Muresan Muresan (Valencian committee). He gave a yellow card to the locals Carlos Marín (min. 21), Isma Ruiz (min. 57), Recio (min. 63), Simo (min. 78) and Iván Rodríguez (min. 92).
