La SD Ibiza drew 1-1 against RCD Espanyol in the match corresponding to the 15th day of the Second RFEF, played this Sunday at 12:00 pm in the Sánchez y Vivancos. The match was clearly conditioned by the strong gusts of wind that hit the island, complicating the game for both teams. The match started with a contained rhythm, until the 14th minute, when Xesc Navalón had the first great chance of the match with a powerful shot from outside the area, which the visiting goalkeeper deflected to a corner with a spectacular intervention. From that same corner kick came the first goal of the game. After a header by Bengoechea, the ball was disallowed and Cristian Cruz took advantage of it with a precise header to put SD Ibiza ahead in the 15th minute. Despite the initial advantage, Espanyol B did not give up and began to look for the equalizer. In the 35th minute, after a set piece, Sadik connected with a header from the edge of the area to level the score. With the score at 1-1, both teams went to the break.
A scoreless but exciting second half
In the second half, SD Ibiza sought to regain the lead, and in the 63rd minute, coach Casañ made three changes in search of greater depth in attack. However, clear chances were scarce for both teams. The clearest chance of the match came in the 70th minute, when Álex Sánchez, after dribbling past the goalkeeper, saw his shot denied under the posts by a visiting defender, thwarting what would have been the winning goal. In the final minutes, the match heated up, and in the 92nd minute, Momoh was sent off after a slap to Jaume Villar, leaving SD Ibiza with one player less.
Next match and classification
With this draw, SD Ibiza falls to 12th place in the standings, moving away from the top of the table. Their next challenge will be away against CE Andratx, a crucial game to recover sensations and get three points before the end of the year.
