Hercules also loses to Intercity, cementing a disgraceful season finale (1-0)

Hercules remains in a slump. Fortunately, they reached the final rounds with their status secured, as they were not up for any challenge, no matter how small. Torrecilla's team has run out of steam for weeks, conceding defeats with ease.

Even Intercity took advantage of the Alicante team's physical decline and their alarming lack of effort in recent weeks. Lledó's side, which hadn't won in two months since their victory in Ibiza, did so again this Saturday with a penalty goal by Álvaro Pérez ten minutes from the end.

Hercules delivered, according to their coach, the worst match of the season. Without intensity, rhythm, or verticality. A clash in an empty Rico Pérez stadium that felt more like a closed-door summer match or those pandemic games.

Coscia had the only clear goal opportunity for Hercules in the first half, but after dribbling past Samu Casado, Álvaro Pérez prevented the ball from entering Intercity's net.

The team led by Salvador Martí, already relegated for several weeks, controlled the match, especially in the first half. Intercity took advantage of Hercules' defensive passivity to comfortably reach the penalty area and danger zones. However, they lacked finishing, particularly Sergio Montero, who had several clear goal chances.

The match was decided by a penalty for Mangada's grab on San Emeterio, which the fourth official called without hesitation. An injury to the main referee's calf led to Kevin Javier stepping in for the last fifteen minutes of the match.

This Saturday, there were no boos or angry faces in the stadium because there was no audience, but the defeat angered the Hercules fans, and next Saturday could be very different in the final match against Atlético Sanluqueño, who are fighting for survival.