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Atlético Levante UD convincingly defeats CD Español de San Vicente

CD Español de San Vicente 0-2 Atlético Levante UD

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The Levante reserve team takes all three points from San Vicente del Raspeig in a tough match where Dani Cervera opened the scoring from the penalty spot, Joan Gimeno sealed the game in his debut, and Asier Herrera once again managed to keep a clean sheet.

The match started with great intensity, and Atlético Levante UD struggled to find continuity in their play against an opponent that sought to halt their advances. This balance in the early stages was also evident in the Levante area, where Asier Herrera had to intervene in the 18th minute to punch away a corner kick.

The Levante team also had several chances. In a set-piece situation, Nakoha came close to connecting with a header, but a defender cleared the ball, and the rebound between Javi Alonso and Luismi Pérez did not turn into a clear opportunity. Shortly after, in the 25th minute, Manel Usedo, coming off a great defensive play, delivered a good pass to Javi Alonso, who came close to scoring with a shot that grazed the far post. Just before halftime, Dani Cervera sent in a cross from the left flank that Aitor flicked toward the far post, where Moya arrived to finish, though unsuccessfully. With these actions, the first half came to a close.

After the restart, Atlético Levante UD quickly found an opportunity to take the lead. A play inside the box ended with Jorge de Asís being brought down by an opponent, and the referee pointed to the penalty spot. The Levante captain, Dani Cervera, took responsibility and converted the penalty to make it 0-1, with the ball hitting the post before going into the net. The goal gave confidence to the Levante players, who continued to seek to extend their lead. Alejandro Moya made a good run down the right wing, reached the byline, and finished with a shot that forced the local goalkeeper to deflect the ball for a corner.

In the 80th minute came one of the highlights of the match with the debut of Joan Gimeno, a player from Juvenil A. The Levante full-back, playing as a winger, would become one of the key players of the afternoon during added time, but before that, the home team tried to equalize. First, Asier de Castro headed a ball off the goal line, and shortly after, Nakoha and Asier Herrera intervened to prevent CD Español de San Vicente from scoring. After the 90th minute, it was Joan who sealed the victory for Atlético Levante UD, putting the finishing touch on his debut with the Levante reserve team.

The next match for Atlético Levante UD will be on Sunday, November 1, at 12:00, when they host Athletic Club Torrellano at home.