The Royal Society team will move up to third place in the league after their victory against Madrid CFF with a score of 0-2 at the Fernando Torres stadium in Fuenlabrada. The goals scored by Nerea Eizagirre and LucÃa Pardo were enough to give their team three points and provide their coach, José Luis Sánchez Vera, with an important win on his 42nd birthday.
According to Coach Vera, “it’s the best gift of the day.” He stated that he knew the outcome of the game would determine the day’s success, so he is very happy with the result. Vera acknowledged that Madrid CFF is a tough opponent with a high physical and technical level, but his team was able to control the game and secure the win.
The first threatening moment in the game belonged to Madrid CFF, with a shot from outside the area that hit the crossbar. However, Eizagirre responded with a left-footed shot from within the area, surprising the opposing team’s goalkeeper, Bethlehem. The home team attempted to balance the score by introducing newcomer Andonova in the second half, but it was the visiting team that ultimately scored again in added time.
Pardo, a former player for Madrid CFF, received a pass on the right side, got past her defender, and scored with a perfect left-footed shot. Pardo stated that Madrid CFF is a very tough, physical team, and they knew it would be a challenging game. She chose not to celebrate her goal out of respect for her former team.
The Royal Society will have only 78 hours of rest before their next match, as they will face Real Madrid in Zubieta on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. This match is a postponed game from day 11 and will be a significant encounter between the second and third-place teams in the league, with only eight points separating them. The game will also be a rematch of the recent Spanish Super Cup semifinal, where Real Madrid won.