Pedja Muñoz and Borja Arellano's brace lead the rout, with UE Santa Coloma and FC Santa Coloma also winning
Inter d'Escaldes hold one-point lead after 4-0 rout of FC Ordino, with UE Santa Coloma (2-0) and FC Santa Coloma (4-0) also winning; rivals' derby looms.
Key Points
- Inter d'Escaldes won 4-0 against FC Ordino, with Pedja Muñoz scoring and Borja Arellano netting a brace.
- UE Santa Coloma beat Penya Encarnada 2-0; FC Santa Coloma thrashed CF Esperança 4-0.
- Inter leads by one point; upcoming derby between UE and FC Santa Coloma could decide title.
- Ranger's FC came back 2-1 to win at CE Carroi in Matchday 24.
Inter d'Escaldes secured a commanding 4-0 win over FC Ordino on Sunday, preserving their one-point lead at the top of the Multisegur League with three matchdays left.
Under manager Felip Ortiz, the leaders bounced back from their previous stumble. Pedja Muñoz opened the scoring in the 36th minute, followed by Borja Arellano's brace around halftime (41st) and early in the second half (53rd). The fourth goal came late, with sources crediting either Alex Aizpuru or Kaxe from a penalty—or Aizpuru from open play in one account.
Inter now look ahead to Saturday's 4pm derby between rivals UE Santa Coloma and FC Santa Coloma. A loss for second-placed UE Santa Coloma there could leave Inter on the verge of the title next weekend. The leaders' remaining schedule includes Ranger's FC, Atlètic Club d'Escaldes, and CE Carroi. UE Santa Coloma, who sit out the final round, face FC Santa Coloma next before hosting CF Esperança. Third-placed FC Santa Coloma trail by five points and will play UE Santa Coloma, FC Ordino, and Ranger's FC.
Matchday 24 underscored the frontrunners' strength. UE Santa Coloma started with a 2-0 victory at Penya Encarnada, Miguel López scoring in the 10th minute and Gonçalo Borges—or Lixa, according to one report—adding the second in the 63rd under Iñaki Alonso. The visitors held firm despite the hosts' halftime changes.
FC Santa Coloma thrashed bottom side CF Esperança 4-0, all goals after the break: Guillaume López (55th and 71st, one a penalty), Yenerey Betancor (62nd), and Iñigo Barrenechea (76th). Red cards marred the game—David Juncà (28th) for FC Santa Coloma, plus CF Esperança's Gonçalo Sousa (double yellow) and coach Rui Beja (straight red).
Ranger's FC staged a 2-1 comeback at CE Carroi in Sant Julià. Kevin Dagnet—or Steeven, per one source—gave the hosts a 45th-minute lead, Aleix Cisteró levelled at 48', and Benjamín Muñoz snatched victory in the 97th minute.
The title race tightens while the relegation scrap intensifies.
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