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The promotion playoff ends for Atlético Levante UD

Atlético Levante UD 1-1 CF La Nucía

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Atlético Levante UD was eliminated from the promotion playoffs to Segunda RFEF after losing by the narrowest margin in the overall score of the second round, following a 1-0 defeat in the first leg and a 1-1 draw in the second leg.

Álvaro del Moral's team approached the decisive match with their chances intact and with the intention of scoring early to turn the tie around. They were not alone. The Granota fans accompanied the team, aware of the importance of the occasion.

The opening minutes were evenly matched with few clear goal-scoring opportunities. The first chance came in the 18th minute for the visiting team, with a shot from Joaquín that forced Asier to intervene. The goalkeeper responded confidently to clear the danger. Levante's response came quickly, and just five minutes later, Manel came close to opening the scoring. However, the opposing goalkeeper prevented the goal with a great save, deflecting the ball to a corner.

La Nucía's team managed to take the lead near the half-hour mark thanks to a goal by Mazzocchi. Far from being discouraged, the blue and garnet team continued to press on the opposing goal and, shortly before halftime, came close to equalizing. Calatrava took a shot inside the box, but the ball rolled just in front of the goal.

After the break, Atlético Levante UD came out determined to find the equalizer. The home team threw themselves into the attack and began to create dangerous chances. Enrique tried his luck with a shot that went just wide; Sesé, from the edge of the box, grazed the left post; and Álvaro Moreno attempted a set-piece, but his shot also missed the target. Their persistence paid off in the 65th minute. Nacho Pérez appeared to send the ball into the back of the net, sparking joy among the Granota fans.

With the draw, Atlético Levante UD pushed forward in search of the second goal that would have changed the outcome of the tie. Chances were not lacking, but the necessary precision to convert them was. A good combination between Enrique and Manel ended with a save by the goalkeeper to deflect the ball to a corner. Shortly after, Manel sent in a cross looking for Enri, but he failed to connect with the ball in front of the goal. In the final moments, Álvaro Moreno tried his luck from outside the box, but his shot went wide.

In the end, the result of the first leg ended up condemning an Atlético Levante UD team that fought until the very last moment and had the unwavering support of their fans throughout.