Sevilla Atlético is experiencing a fantastic run of form, and they proved it once again this Sunday at the Jesús Navas Stadium. In front of more than 2,000 spectators, the reserve team had the opportunity to firmly establish itself in the upper part of Group 2 of the Primera Federación standings. However, to do so, they needed to overcome a historic club like Hércules CF, who arrived with one more point in the standings and occupying the last playoff spot for promotion. After a first half that gradually tilted in favor of the franjirrojos, the second half started perfectly for Galván’s side. Before the hour mark, they were already ahead thanks to another well-taken goal from Alexandro. Hércules was forced to push forward in the final 30 minutes, but it was Sevilla Atlético who came closest to scoring again. The second goal never came, but that didn’t stop them from securing another victory for a team that remains in outstanding form.
The first half didn’t offer much action in the early stages, with Hércules barely threatening Alberto Flores’ goal. With five minutes left before halftime, the Alicante side made their first real approach. Before that, Sevilla Atlético had some chances to take the lead, though they came from isolated plays and without fully controlling the game. Pascual had a shot that went over the bar, and Mejía came closest with a cross-shot that rolled dangerously along the goal line. However, the reserve team faced an early setback when Oso suffered an injury and had to leave the field after 30 minutes, being replaced by Manu Bueno.
The central midfielder made way for Miguel Sierra for the second half, in which Sevilla Atlético combined solid defensive stability with a bit more bite in attack. Before the 15-minute mark of the second half, and after an initial shot from Miguel Sierra that deflected off a defender, Alexandro opened the scoring with a precise shot inside the box, taking advantage of Pascual's high pressing. A brilliant goal to make it 1-0, putting everything in favor for the reserve team, who, instead of sitting back, went in search of a second. Mejía had a one-on-one with the blanquiazul goalkeeper, and Di Massimo also had a chance near the end, firing over the bar after a great play by Sergio Martínez. There was almost no need to suffer, as Hércules couldn’t find a way to break down the reserve team's defense, which remains intact for the fifth consecutive match. Next Sunday, a tricky encounter awaits in Yecla to maintain this exciting run of form and results.