The team coached by Aday was clearly superior from the start, generating numerous chances. The Hércules goalkeeper, Blazic, who was an emergency starter due to the injury of Carlos Abad, became the main obstacle for Europa, stopping attempts by Jordi Cano and Adnane during the first half.
Europa's dominance was constant, with Adnane leading the attack and creating danger. However, halftime arrived with the score at zero, leaving the feeling that the hosts deserved to be ahead. In the second half, Vacas also missed a clear chance after an assist from Meshak.
The draw left a bitter taste for the team and the 'escapulada' fans, as the team had plenty of chances to win the match.
The scoring opened in the 69th minute when the referee awarded a penalty to Europa after contact on Jordi Cano. Cano himself converted the spot kick, making it 1-0. Aday's team continued to look for the second goal, with another opportunity wasted by Vacas.
When the match seemed decided, the referee signaled a second penalty, this time for Hércules, due to contact by Campeny, who was subsequently sent off for a double yellow card. Fran Sol did not miss from the spot, setting the final 1-1 score. Europa's next match will be on Saturday, February 14 against Tarassona.
