Match Report
Hércules, 12th on 47 points, faced a 20-point deficit to Ceuta (1st, 67). Recent form told a different story for Hércules: only 17th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 12th. Against a league average of 1.19 goals per team per game, Ceuta ran at 1.21 scored and 0.92 conceded, Hércules at 1.26 and 1.29.
Defeat had not touched Ceuta in 13 games.
Estadio Municipal Alfonso Murube staged the fixture, a ground that holds 6,500. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-1.
Goal scorers
Ceuta: Cristian Rodríguez (90') · Hércules: Jose Artiles (74')
Key stats
Possession: Ceuta 71% · Hércules 29% · Total shots: 14-6 · On target: 7-2 · Corners: 16-1