San José earned its first point of the season after drawing 0-0 against CD Alcalá in a closed-door match due to sanctions. The team was superior but lacked finishing.
The San José could not get past a goalless draw against CD Alcalá in a match played at their home ground, which was marked by the sanction that forced it to be played behind closed doors. The team thus collected its first point of the season after losing in the opening round.
The match coincided with the 75th anniversary of the club's foundation, a significant date that was overshadowed by the absence of fans in the stands. The sanction carried over from last season's playoffs prevented supporters from accompanying the team on such a special day.
From the outset, San José took the initiative and accumulated possession, but their attack was flat and predictable. Crosses from the flanks were the most repeated tactic, although they almost always ended in clearances by the visiting defence. Goalkeeper Hugo hardly had to intervene with any real difficulty.
The first half was tedious, with sterile dominance from the team managed by Nando de La Rosa. Alcalá, sitting back, waited patiently and did not concede any space. The home side struggled to find ideas to break the deadlock.
After the break, the script did not change. San José continued to insist with crosses from the sides, while Alcalá felt comfortable letting the minutes pass. Even the substitutions ordered by the home coach failed to alter the pace of the match. No blue player dared to take a shot from outside the area.
The final whistle left a bittersweet taste in the home dressing room. The point is the first of the season, but the lack of goals is becoming a concern. In the standings, direct rivals like Mairena and Mosqueo have already accumulated 6 and 4 points respectively, while San José has yet to win.
The next commitment will take the team to the ground of Los Caños de Torreblanca, a challenging venue where the team will seek its first victory to avoid falling behind in the standings. The match, corresponding to the third round, presents a demanding test for the aspirations of the Seville side.
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