Racing bounced back from epic A Malat to beat Amorebieta (2-0) and stay on the brink of a comeback

The promised intensity was not missing either Racing de Ferrol once again showed that A Malata is one of its greatest strengths. Despite the fact that the final match of the Champions League was very difficult and they had to come back after a big 3-0, Cristóbal’s team took the fans’ motto for themselves and allowed themselves to dream from the beginning of the match against Amorebieta. The field was completely green, although the first goal would come again with just over 10 minutes to go. The Basque team’s own goal awakened the feeling that everything is possible and Héber added to the legend of the fortress at the mouth, sealing the final 2-0. An insufficient result and immense joy in the stadium that has not been lost in everything in the year 2023 so far.

“I want to stay here” echoed for another week in the heart of A Malata. Stopping that moment where football turned the city into a green tide was what was breathed in the moments before the first whistle. Some discomfort in the shoulder prevented the young goalkeeper Joan Salva the possibility of joining this last dance, which was finally granted to Diego Rivas. It was time for a 3-0 turnaround and for the Greens to deliver another epic afternoon in an unforgettable season. The Canarian talent of Jorge Padilla, who wanted to say goodbye to the city in style, sparkled and dominance fell to the green side in the early stages of the game. At the threshold of the 10th minute, Racing tried from the ball, and this time David Castro tried to stalk the goal, which was guarded by Marino. The ball went over the crossbar, and A Malata thundered over. A timid attack by Amorebieta was repelled by the racinguista defense and launched a gallop, the trademark of Carlos Vicente, which invigorated the notables and encouraged Luis Chacón to prove himself from distance. Another rebound. Racing then shot strategically, and from the corner Luis Chacón put in a candy that was intercepted by coach Jon García and eventually hit the crossbar. The intensity that seemed to have diminished in the first leg at Urritxe was again evident on the A Malate green. Another one, Padilla, showed that she intends to return. In between, the public address system started the fans to wish Josel, the racinguist legend, a happy birthday. Three minutes later, Carlos Vicente tried to connect with Manu Justa, who was about to open the can. At the half-hour mark, they warned the Basques, who tried to imitate the scenario of the first clash. Just a few minutes later, Diego Rivas made it impossible for Iturraspe to score a goal with a transparent shot.

Luisiño was tested again, but efficiency was once again Racing’s worst enemy.

Far from giving up, Cristóbal tried in every way and from every angle. In the goal, Haritz Mujika’s players cleared the ball twice on the edge of the 40th minute. Another one for Manu Justo and “uuuuuu” becomes the most used expression in the stands of A Malate in the last minutes of the first act. The referee played the end without adding a minute, and A Malata expressed discomfort. All those present wanted to stretch the rubber of the promotional season to the maximum. We have 45 minutes and a very complicated company ahead of us.

seize the day

Cristóbal waved the stick, giving the entrance to Álex López, the beacon of Racing, for Brais Martínez and Héber Pena for Jorge Padilla. The first chance fell on the side of the green. Malata did not give up and in the 71st minute he vibrated with a clean chance from Carlos Vicente, who also did not see the goal. Four minutes later, a quiet afternoon opportunity without materialization left a void for controversy, s Héber Pena fell inside the area for which the home team claimed a penalty. The referee realized otherwise and the game continued. On the edge of 80, Racing’s insistence ended up opening a gap in the Basque block, and an own goal by Murua woke up Malata who held the moment.

Four minutes were enough for Heber Penawho did not forgive others, pull a masterstroke out of the hat by revealing the true meaning of the A Malat effect. The madness has started again in the stadium where everything is possible. Six added minutes and one overtime goal pushed the green team forward. Amorebieta resisted the onslaught as long as she could. It couldn’t be, but Racing showed in the fortress at the mouth that the impossible does not exist.

DATA SHEET:

RACING | 2

Diego Rivas, Pep Caballé, (Enol Coto, min. 45) Jon García, David Castro, Brais Martínez (Álex López, min. 45); Bernal, Chacón (Del Pozo, min 69), Manzanara (Manel Martínez, min 55); Carlos Vicente, Manu Justo and Jorge Padilla (Héber Pena, min. 45).

AMOREBIET | 0

Marino, Jorge Mier, Murua, Antxón Jaso, Toni Herrero; Iturraspe (Jauregui, min 62), Albisua, Cantón, (Yriarte, min 62), Unai Buján (Edwards, min 62); Pradera (Ewan, min. 77) and Dorrio (Etxeita, min. 85).

SCORERS: 1-0: Murua (pp), min 77; 2-0, Héber Pena (min 84).

REFEREE: Víctor Pérez Peraza from Tenerife School. He showed yellow cards to Iturraspe (min 48), Pradera (min 76), Mier (min 90) and Ewan (min 90+2).

INCIDENTS: The second leg of the First Federation champion’s final was played at the A Malata stadium in front of almost 7,000 spectators.