The UD Ibiza started the sporting year this Sunday with a goalless draw against Recreativo de Huelva in the 19th round of the Primera RFEF. Despite generating multiple clear chances, the team coached by Paco Jémez found an inspired Gálvez, goalkeeper of the Huelva team, who was key to keep his goal unbeaten. From the opening whistle, the locals imposed an overwhelming rhythm. The mobility of López-Pinto, one of the winter signings, added to the dynamism of Eugeni and Doménech, set the tone for an Ibiza team that insistently sought to open the scoring.
However, Recreativo closed well at the back, playing a defensive game and long throws to contain the Ibizan onslaught. The first half showed clear signs of local domination. Eugeni came close to scoring after a shot from close range, while Quique and Gallar also missed clear chances. UD Ibiza’s pressure was constant, but the attempts kept hitting against the wall that Gálvez meant. The second half started with the same intensity. Javi Jiménez and López-Pinto led new arrivals, but the crossbar and the lack of aim added to the local frustration. In the 61st minute, Lopez-Pinto’s powerful shot hit the crossbar, symbolizing the team’s inability to score. Recreativo de Huelva, who had been subdued for most of the game, took advantage of the final minutes to generate danger. Del Pozo had the clearest chance for the visitors, but his cross shot went wide. The last moments of the match were marked by inaccuracies from both teams, as a result of physical exhaustion.
Next match and classification
With this result, the Ibizan team moves partially up to seventh place in the standings. In the next matchday they will be visiting Alcoyano.
