The Algeciras team, popularly known as Algeciras femenino, celebrated a historic promotion to a higher category in front of their home crowd this Sunday. The victory was sealed from eleven meters, with a 6-5 score in the penalty shootout, after the aggregate score of the tie ended 4-4. The home team had won 2-4 in Huelva but lost 0-2 at their home ground in La Menacha, forcing the thrilling penalty decider.
The squad coached by Curro Fernández has made history, capping off a dream season. During the Second Andaluza league competition, the team was dominant, becoming champions and remaining undefeated. Subsequently, they defeated San Fernando CD in the provincial final and, in this Andalusian final phase, completed their great success by overcoming one of the strongest rivals in the region, CD Lamiya de Aljaraque.
“"The Algeciras FS Women's team is now part of the history of Algeciras sports. The red-and-white team culminated an extraordinary season by achieving promotion to Tercera RFEF after overcoming Lamiya of Huelva in an exciting tie that was decided by a penalty shootout. A climax of maximum tension that ultimately rewarded the effort, consistency, and ambition of a team that has proven throughout the season to be ready for the next level."
The city's mayor, José Ignacio Landaluce, on behalf of the government team, congratulated the entire squad, technical staff, and directors for this achievement. He highlighted that the team has demonstrated great effort, consistency, and ambition throughout the season, preparing themselves to move up a category.
