Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Alcoyano 11th with 51 points, Melilla 18th with 34, 17 apart. The last five rounds placed Melilla 8th in the league for form — higher than their 18th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 0.68/1.37 for Melilla and 1/1 for Alcoyano (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.13.
The venue was Estadio Álvarez Claro in Melilla, with room for 10,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 0-2.