Estepona-Cacereño promotion playoff match suspended in the 80th minute (1-0) due to crowd incidents
The game, which was 1-0 in favor of Estepona, will be resumed behind closed doors after objects were thrown from the stands
The match between CD Estepona and CP Cacereño, part of the promotion playoff to Primera RFEF, was suspended in the 80th minute while the home team was leading 1-0. The incident occurred after a flare and other objects were thrown from the stands, forcing the game to be halted. The match will resume this Monday at 12:00 PM but behind closed doors to prevent further disturbances.
Match Suspended Due to Object Throwing
Estepona experienced an afternoon of mixed emotions during the playoff match between CD Estepona and CP Cacereño, valid for promotion to the Primera RFEF. The score was 1-0 in favor of the home team when, in the 76th minute, an incident disrupted the game.
It all started when Estepona scored the 1-0 goal in the 73rd minute (a goal by Nacho Goma), sparking euphoria among the fans at the Municipal Stadium. However, the home team's joy was short-lived—just three minutes later, a fan threw a flare onto the pitch, forcing the referee to temporarily suspend the match.
The home club, CD Estepona, claimed that the flare was thrown by Cacereño supporters, though this version has been disputed by the visiting team's fans, leading to conflicting accounts about who was responsible. Despite the uncertainty over the flare's origin, the situation forced an initial stoppage.
After players and the referee retreated to the locker room to calm tensions, the match resumed a few minutes later. However, the peace was short-lived. Just five minutes after play restarted, more objects—including lighters—were thrown from one end of the stadium, leading to the match being permanently suspended.
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Match to Resume Behind Closed Doors
Given the severity of the situation, the referee decided to send the players back to the locker rooms and suspend the match, with approximately 10 minutes remaining plus stoppage time. The decision was made for safety reasons, due to the danger posed by objects being thrown from the stands.
The Competition Committee has ruled that the match will resume this Monday at 12:00 PM, with one major restriction: the stadium will remain closed to the public, meaning no spectators will be allowed for the resumption of the game between the two teams. This measure was taken to ensure the safety of players, referees, and all involved, preventing any repeat of the incidents.
Estepona and Cacereño are preparing for an unusual resumption of their clash, set for this Monday at 12:00 PM with empty stands. The final outcome of this match—crucial for both teams' hopes of promotion to the Primera RFEF—remains uncertain. However, what happened in the closing minutes raises concerns about stadium safety and the responsibility of fans in ensuring the smooth running of sporting events.
The city of Estepona hopes that after the resumption, football will return to its usual atmosphere of passion and respect, without further incidents that could spoil the excitement of players and fans.