Peñíscola Servigroup Achieves Record-Breaking First Half Despite Recent Tensions
Peñíscola Servigroup has completed their most successful first-round campaign in club history, securing second place in the standings behind winter champions Movistar Inter. The team accumulated an impressive 31 points through 10 victories. Though their momentum slowed with two defeats and a draw after briefly holding the top position on matchday 12.
The achievement guarantees them a top seed in the upcoming Murcia Spain Cup, but recent events have overshadowed this historic milestone. Following their match against Córdoba’s World Heritage Site, tensions flared during the post-game proceedings.
Head coach Santi Valladares expressed strong concerns regarding last-minute changes to the officiating crew. Questioning the substitution of Murcian officials Botella López and Castillo López with Aragonese referees Faubel Zaldívar and Lázaro Angulo. The match, which Valladares described as otherwise entertaining with quality play and goals, resulted in ten bookings. Including two ejections – goalkeeper Gus received a straight red card, while Juanqui was dismissed after two yellow cards.
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The match experienced a significant disruption when officials implemented the verbal violence protocol, leading to a three-and-a-half minute suspension of play due to inappropriate conduct from the home supporters. This incident follows previous concerns raised by Jaén Paraíso Interior regarding discriminatory behavior at the Juan Vizcarro pavilion.
In transfer news, the club has strengthened its roster during the winter window, securing Argentine international defender Lucas Flores from Boca Juniors. This marks their third significant acquisition, following Pablo Muñoz’s loan from Real Betis – brought in to cover for the injured Carlos Saladie – and the return of young goalkeeper Alex Cervera from Manresa to provide coverage during Rafa Table’s extended absence.
Meanwhile, in related league news, Burela FS manager David Rial has also voiced frustrations with officiating following his team’s 2-2 draw against Albali Valdepeñas. Rial, whose team currently sits in eleventh place with 18 points, questioned several key decisions and the consistent assignment of newly promoted officials to their home matches at Vista Alegre.
Despite recent controversies and the departure of their primary sponsor, Rial maintains optimism about his team’s prospects, expressing confidence in their ability to maintain their league status comfortably.
