On Sunday, the SD Ibiza SD Ibiza drew 2-2 against Lleida CF as visitors in the framework of the 18th day of the Second RFEF. The match started with mutual respect between the two teams. However, in the 23rd minute, Lleida’s goalkeeper threw a long ball that Naranjo took advantage of to put 1-0 on the scoreboard. Despite the hard blow, SD Ibiza did not give up, and in the 38th minute, Mario Riquelme, after an outstanding combination between Simón Lecea and Xesc Navalon, equalized the match with an impeccable shot.
When it seemed that both teams would go to the break with a draw, a mistake in Ibiza’s start allowed Diego Iglesias to put Lleida ahead again with 2-1 in the last play of the first half. In the second half, coach Manu Casañ introduced several strategic changes. The additions of Marquitos, Juanca, José Ramón, David Sánchez and Raúl Castro strengthened the team, which dominated the game but failed to generate any great chances of danger. It was not until the 83rd minute when Ibiza’s insistence paid off. From a corner kick taken by Marquitos, defender Cristian Cruz connected with a powerful header that beat the home goalkeeper, sealing the definitive 2-2 draw. Lleida tried to react in the final minutes, but the scoreboard did not move.
A point to start 2025
With this draw, the SD Ibiza adds an important point that temporarily takes them out of the direct relegation zone. In the next matchday, the Ibizan team will face UE Cornellà.
