Sabadell knows no fear and returns from Castellón with a point of gold

BarcelonaSabadell has returned with a firm step to the Second Division. Ferran Costa's team has chained its second consecutive draw away from home at the stadium of one of the favorites to be promoted to the First Division, Castelló (0-0). The "orellut" team, which last season stood out for its offensive play, has found itself powerless when attacking against a Sabadell that enjoyed the best chances to return to Vallès with three points. After drawing in Gijón on the first matchday, the "arlequinats" have chained a second goalless draw before debuting at home next weekend against Almeria.

Ferran Costa has made few changes to the team. One has been the presence of the American forward Niko Gioacchini, who after a few weeks on trial, has convinced the "arlequinada" sporting management. And it was Niko who had the best chance of the match when, after a great play by Miki Codina and Joel Priego, he shot into the sky all alone in front of the local goalkeeper. During the first half, Sabadell imposed its law with a new exhibition in midfield by Urri, Quadri, and the veteran Pere Pons, who is enjoying football at home again after his years in Cyprus. The "arlequinats" had a dangerous free kick and approached the local area on different occasions, while in defense Edgar and Bonaldo protected Fuoli, who had no work. Edgar, despite seeing a yellow in the first few minutes, managed to win the duel against the local forwards.

In the second half, Sabadell remained very focused and Miki Codina from Osona had a very good chance. The full-back, who played for Zamora last year, has become one of the team's key players in two games by controlling the entire right flank, both in defense and attack. Castelló did not manage to impose their rhythm until the last 15 minutes of the match, when fatigue began to take its toll on a Sabadell side that presses high and covers a lot of ground to block opponents. Ferran Costa protected the team by giving minutes to Xavi Moreno and Eneko, who defended with a lower block that successfully protected the Catalan goal well. Costa also gave the Uruguayan striker Gastón Vallés his debut in a match where the 'arlequinats' secured a second valuable point in a very difficult stadium. For now, Sabadell is not scoring, but they are not conceding goals either. And all this, before the final week of the transfer market, where some movements are expected. One should be the loan of Miguelete, who did not play today, and the arrival of at least two more players to further strengthen a project that, for now, has left very good impressions on their return to the Second Division. Next week, Sabadell will debut the new turf at Nova Creu Alta against Almeria in a match where all tickets could be sold, as the club has announced that they have already surpassed 9,000 members. Many of them were present today at Castàlia accompanying a team that has returned to the Second Division with their heads held high.