El Arcángel says goodbye to the Hypermotion League with a bittersweet draw between Córdoba and Huesca

A goal from Sergi Guardiola and the response from Jordi Escobar sealed an inconsequential duel on the last day.

This Sunday, the Nuevo Arcángel stadium in Córdoba witnessed the closing of an exciting season in the Hypermotion League. The match, which pitted Córdoba and Huesca, ended with a 1-1 draw, a result that reflected the low competitive tension of a match with no qualifying objectives at stake for both contenders. The hosts took the lead thanks to a goal from Sergi Guardiola, but Huesca, already relegated, equalized in the final moments with a header from Jordi Escobar.

The match started at a leisurely pace, typical of a duel. The Arcángel stands recorded the worst entry of the season, a circumstance attributable to the high temperatures and local festivities. Despite this, Córdoba tried to add speed to the game, with attacks by Diego Bri and Vilarrasa who did not find the necessary precision to beat the Huesca goalkeeper, Dani Jiménez.

As the minutes passed, Huesca, resigned to its relegation, gained strength on the pitch. The Aragonese team managed to balance possession of the ball and generate timid approaches, led by Agbekpornu and Portillo. The first half culminated with a golden opportunity for Huesca, when a direct free kick executed by Dani Ojeda crashed into the crossbar of the goal defended by Iker Álvarez, leaving the score unchanged at half-time.

The entry of Kevin Medina and Percan in Córdoba after the break injected a dose of energy into the local attack. Coach Iván Ania's bet paid off in the 52nd minute. Kevin Medina orchestrated a brilliant individual play on the left wing, culminating with a low pass into the heart of the area that Sergi Guardiola pushed into the net, unleashing joy in the stands.

Far from being intimidated, Huesca took a step forward in search of an equalizer. Goalkeeper Iker Álvarez emerged as a providential figure, breaking up a one-on-one against Dani Ojeda. Meanwhile, in the stands, applause followed to bid farewell to Blanquiverde players such as Isma Ruiz and Sergi Guardiola himself, whose replacement gave way to the debut of youth squad Javi Antrás.

Huesca's insistence found its reward five minutes from the end. A corner kick taken from the right corner was finished off masterfully by Jordi Escobar, whose header sailed into the top corner, sealing the final 1-1 tie and putting an end to the season for both teams.

Córdoba ends the campaign in a creditable ninth position, consolidating its project in the Hypermotion League. For its part, Huesca, after consummating its relegation, begins its journey back to the First Federation, with the hope of a quick return to the silver category of Spanish football.

Lineups:

Cordova: Iker Alvarez Jacobo, Albarrán, Alcedo, Vilarrasa; Isma Ruiz (Théo, d. 70), Requena; Carracedo, Sergi Guardiola (Javi Antrás, m. 85), Diego Bri (Kevin Medina, m. 46); and Adri Fuentes (Percan, m. 46).
Huesca: Dani Jiménez; Javi Mier (Marc Aznar, m. 46), Iñigo Piña, Carrillo, Jordi Martín (Joaquín Fernández, m. 62); Agbekpornu (Seoane, d. 78), Jesús Álvarez; Cantero (Jordi Escobar, m. 52), Dani Ojeda (Osan, m. 72), Portillo; and Enol Rodríguez.

Goals:

1-0, m.52: Sergi Guardiola.
1-1, m.85: Jordi Escobar.

Referee:

Marta Huerta de Aza (Canary Committee). He admonished Requena (m. 34) and Albarrán (m. 45) for Córdoba; and Jordi Martín (d. 16), Íñigo Piña (d. 64) and Jesús Álvarez (d. 75) for Huesca.

Incidents:

Match corresponding to the forty-second day of LaLiga Hypermotion played at the Bahrain Victorious Nuevo Arcángel in Córdoba in front of 7,826 spectators.