Sevilla Atlético, the reserve team of the Seville club, suffered a painful 2-1 defeat against Nàstic de Tarragona in a Primera RFEF match decided in the very last minute. The team led by Marco García, already mathematically relegated to Segunda Federación, saw a valuable point slip away in the 96th minute, in a game of great significance for Nàstic, who are fighting for permanence under the direction of their former captain, Pablo Alfaro.
The Sevilla squad faced the clash with numerous significant absences. Alberto Flores was with the first team, while Miguel Sierra was dealing with groin discomfort. Joining them were injured players Isra, Sergio Martínez, Pedraza, Juank, and Collado, in addition to the suspended Iker Muñoz. To further complicate the picture, Nico Guillén, Eric Alcaide, and Manuel Ángel were sent down this Sunday to reinforce Sevilla C, who are also battling for permanence.
These absences forced changes in the lineup, leading to Lociga's first start with the reserve team and Loren's presence in goal. During the first half, Nàstic de Tarragona dominated the clearest chances, with attempts from Baselga and Jiménez that tested Loren. Marcos Baselga even had a goal disallowed in the 14th minute. Just before halftime, after a good attempt by Lociga from outside the box, Óscar Sanz put Pablo Alfaro's side ahead, capitalizing on a rebound.
The match remained tense until the end, with Sevilla Atlético trying to hold onto the draw that would have given them a point. However, Nàstic's persistence paid off in added time. It was Óscar Sanz again who, in the 96th minute, scored the decisive goal that sealed a 2-1 victory for the Tarragona team, leaving the Sevilla reserve side unrewarded for their effort.
This defeat, although it does not alter Sevilla Atlético's position in the table after their confirmed relegation, does represent a morale blow for the young players. For Pablo Alfaro's Nàstic, on the other hand, the three points are vital in their fight to secure permanence in the category, demonstrating the importance of every match in the final stretch of the season.
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