Nàstic Hit Four Past Hércules in Primera RFEF Round Nine Drama

Spain’s Primera RFEF delivered a turbulent Sunday across its ninth round, with Gimnàstic de Tarragona’s 4-2 win over Hércules the standout result. Atlético Madrileño were held by Real Jaén after a missed penalty and a red card, while Alcorcón and Ibiza shared six goals.

A six-goal afternoon in Tarragona

Nàstic recovered from Hércules’ equaliser to establish a commanding lead before the interval, then saw out a 4-2 victory despite a late response from the visitors.

1. Hércules drew level at 1-1 when Samu Vázquez finished a set-piece move with a powerful strike.
2. Nàstic were awarded a penalty and Sinan Bakis converted to put the home side 2-1 ahead.
3. Carlos Segura scored from a rebound in the area, extending the advantage to 3-1 inside eight minutes.
4. A penalty decision was overturned after an FVS review.
5. Eugeni then struck from the halfway line with his right foot, taking Nàstic into the break with a 4-1 lead.
6. Hércules made four changes, introducing Solde, Hamza, Gismera and Galvañ for Alex Jiménez, Víctor Narro, Javi Jiménez and Ben Hamed.
7. Nàstic responded with a triple substitution: Amo, Borja Sánchez and Pere Marco came on for Fran Gil, Carlos Segura and Bakis.
8. Hamza reduced the deficit to 4-2 after finding space in the penalty area.
9. Nàstic later brought on Salguero for Hugo Carrillo, while Hércules replaced Pau Palacín with Morcillo and introduced Hallsson and Jay for Barbu and Sofiane.

Javi Jiménez, Manel Royo, Josu Gallastegi, Pau Palacín and Samu Vázquez were booked during the match. There was also a reported reduction in the strength of the floodlights, leaving some sections of the pitch poorly lit.

Atlético Madrileño lose their advantage

Atlético Madrileño and Real Jaén finished 1-1 in Alcalá de Henares, a result shaped by missed opportunities and a dismissal for the hosts.

1. Atlético Madrileño took a 1-0 lead through a left-footed effort into the far corner.
2. After the break, they won a penalty, but Kamate’s attempt was saved by Morillas.
3. Real Jaén were then awarded a spot-kick of their own. Adri Paz converted to make it 1-1.
4. Atlético Madrileño were reduced to 10 men when Javi Gil was shown a red card.
5. The hosts made several changes, with Álvaro Justo and Sergio Díez replacing Arnau Solà and Edgar, Nacho Castillo coming on for Adri Paz, and Álvaro Vega and David Muñoz entering for Miguel Cubo and Castillo.
6. They also struck the post but could not find a winner.

Erik Ruiz, Pedro Ortiz, Víctor García, Javi Moyano, Peque Polo, Koke Mota and Arnau Gaixas were all cautioned.

Alcorcón and Ibiza trade blows

Alcorcón drew 3-3 with Ibiza after surrendering the lead three times. Miguel Berlanga scored twice for Alcorcón, but Ibiza repeatedly found a way back.

1. Berlanga opened the scoring early for Alcorcón.
2. Ander Yoldi levelled for Ibiza with a notable strike.
3. Esteban Aparicio restored Alcorcón’s lead before half-time.
4. Javi Eslava brought Ibiza level again.
5. Berlanga scored his second to put Alcorcón ahead for a third time.
6. Pedro Ortiz converted a penalty to secure Ibiza’s third equaliser and the final 3-3 scoreline.

Eric Curbelo and Genaro replaced Calavera and Fadel, while Eslava and Valls came on for Manu Justo and Mazeya. Fran Manzanara also replaced Pablo Rivera. Berlanga and Pedro Ortiz received yellow cards.

Other ninth-round results

Mérida and Coria played out a goalless Extremaduran derby at the Romano José Fouto, while Algeciras claimed a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid Castilla.