The Valencia CF Femenino did what it had to do to maintain hope of staying in Liga F with two rounds to go. A 2-0 victory against SD Eibar, with goals from M. Martí in the 3rd minute and Yasmin in the 57th, both assisted by Pauleta and with great teamwork and huge support from Puchades.
The Valencia CF Femenino started strong, intense, and focused on the opponent’s goal. It paid off in the 3rd minute: a left-wing cross from Pauleta and a strong shot from M. Martí to beat Astralaga and make it 1-0 against SD Eibar.
The goal from Puchades’ team motivated the black and white players even more, as they wanted the second goal as soon as possible. After the 15th minute, Cristian Toro’s team continued to dominate all aspects of the game.
The possession of the ball by the Basque team occasionally met the well-organized Valencia team on the pitch.
After half an hour of play, the game became more balanced. Yerai Martín’s team started to show some presence and enter Canales’ area with some frequency. The Valencia players waited to counterattack.
The heat affected both teams, causing lower intensity and more imprecision. There were 5 minutes left in the first half. The Valencia CF Femenino needed the break to recover from the effort, and with a 1-0 lead, the referee ended the first half.
The second half started without much control of the ball in the midfield. Both teams fought hard, with duels, passes into space, and runs to control the ball.
Valencia CF Femenino’s 2-0 goal came at a crucial moment, breaking the tie and tension due to the close scoreline. In the 57th minute, Yasmin scored a header after a corner from Pauleta. Puchades erupted in joy, but the team couldn’t let their guard down.
Cristian Toro’s team stayed focused. Yerai Martín’s players tried to score their first goal. There were 15 minutes left in the match.
The weather also played a role, making it uncomfortable for both teams on the immaculate pitch, while the crowd’s support was a boost for the Valencia players.
The extra energy from Puchades led the Valencia players to maintain the 2-0 lead until the final whistle, keeping their hopes alive.
Technical Sheet
Valencia CF Femenino: Canales, M. Carro (c), Florentino, M. Martí (Emma, min.84), Anita Marcos (Ainhoa, min.63), Pauleta (Asun, min.75), Aida (Tamarit, min.63), Kerlly R., Yasmin, Browne (Mascarell, min.84), Marques.
Substitutes: Enith, Candela, Tamarit, Simon, Hagg, Ainhoa, Ezekiel, Emma, Asun, Hanane, Mascarell.
Coach: Cristian Toro.
SD Eibar: Astralaga, Patri Ojeda, Carla, Altonaga (A. Sierra, min.78), E. Pizarro, Andrea A. (Carmen A., min.60), Pecková (L. Camino, min.60), Elba, Eider, Van Deursen (Mariana, min.68), Nati Cano (Uranga, min.46).
Substitutes: Miralles, A. Sierra, L. Camino, Carmen A., Mireia, Mariana, Uranga.
Coach: Yerai Martín.
Goals: 1-0, M. Martí (min.03); 2-0, Yasmin (min.57).
Referees: main, Lorena del Mar Trujillano; assistant 1, Lidia Lombardero; assistant 2, Alexia Mayer; fourth, Josefa Sánchez. Yellow cards for Pauleta (min.44), Uranga (min.47), and Carla (min.65).
Incidents: match from round 28 of Liga F 24-25, held at the Antonio Puchades stadium in the Ciutat Esportiva VCF in front of 548 spectators.
