The Lleida players competed in the return match yesterday, where they conceded a 7-4 defeat that did not reflect the intensity seen on the court. Despite the loss, the team fought to achieve a historic comeback.
Linyola started with determination, seeking an early goal to turn the tie around. Although the home team scored first, the visitors reacted quickly and managed to equalize. Before halftime, they took the lead with a 2-1 score.
The Lleida team needed to score at least three more goals to achieve the historic feat of promotion to the First Division, as a draw would not suffice. The regulations state that in case of a tie, the team that finished higher in the regular season advances, which in this case was Estrela.
Upon resumption, the home team managed to equalize, forcing Linyola to adopt a tactic of playing without a goalkeeper to seek a numerical advantage. However, this strategy was exploited by the home side, who scored three consecutive goals into an empty net, reaching a 3-3 draw.
In the final minutes, Estrela sealed the match with two more goals, establishing the final score of 7-4. Palma scored the last goal for Linyola.
