Andorra is called to be one of the great protagonists of Subgroup A within Group III of the new Second Division B. However, its start does not invite optimism when it comes to results. After the dispute of three days, he has not been able to win any game, which takes him to occupy the seventh place in the classification. However, the situation could be even worse, as the four clubs below him in the table have not yet played their three games.
The team chaired by Gerard Piqué has played every match, with the same result in each one of them. Add three points, from three draws. A positive conclusion is that the leader, Espanyol B, only has one more point. The refusal that both the Parakeet and Barcelona subsidiary have one game less, like the Lleida (6th), L'Hospitalet (8th) and the Cornellà (10th). The Olot closes the table, with only one game played. The Llagostera, which is ninth, has also missed two meetings due to the health situation in our country.
Nacho Castro started the season with the aim of taking his team to the Second Division or, at least, close the 'permanence' to Second Division B Pro. This season, due to the restructuring of the non-professional categories in Spain, everything that is not reaching the First RFEF will be to go down a ladder. Thus, the 102 fight firmly to take one of the 36 seats that give the right to this. Another four will be even better: from LaLiga SmartBank.
To do this, you must first go through the regular phase that is currently being played. In the case of Andorra, they must face 20 days of life or death, to qualify in the top three. If you do, you will bid for Second and Second B Pro will be guaranteed. More dangerous is falling to the interval between fourth and seventh (fourth and sixth in groups of ten teams). Of all those thus framed in each of the divisions, new groups will be formed. Only leader and second of them will be promoted to the new category. Everything that is not that will be a major setback for Gerard Piqué's project.
Good feelings despite the draws
The classification, more in a year like this in a competition like Second B, dictates sentence. And the situation of Andorra, for the moment, is not a reason for celebration. But nevertheless, The results should be left aside, since the sensations do accompany the Principality team. The season began in the field of Llagostera, where visitors led the way at all times. That day they shone for their vertical, fast, associative football. They could even take the victory with a shot from Héctor Hevel touching the rival goal or a whip from Borja Herrera to the crossbar. Given the audacity of Nacho Castro's men, Llagostera shook water, closed spaces and turned the second half into a dense exchange.
Prada de Moles hosted his first match on the second day against the Espanyol subsidiary, current leader of the table. Things did not go according to plan. Svensson put the parrots ahead in the 15th minute and widened the gap as soon as the second half started. Previously, Andorra had leaned forward, proving to be a team with personality to face adversity. The so-called psychological goal could have made a dent in Nacho Castro's men, but they turned to reverse a 0-2, something almost unthinkable in the equality of the category. Hector Hevel He entered the field of play to be the protagonist of the great comeback. First, taking advantage of a defensive error from the rival. Later, being where he had to be to push a Rubén Bover game. Yes it affected Gay's tables. They fell apart, finally gave up the ball and Carlos Martínez touched the goal with a Chilean hitting the post on the horn.
Hevel again evidenced his leading role in the project in the third week of competition. Not even a minute of meeting had elapsed when the ball crossed to the back of the net. The joy did not last long. On the first arrival of Cornellà, Eloy Gila found a prize. One of the discordant notes at the beginning is the defensive inconsistency. Andorra does not concede too much, but the chances of his rival usually do him a lot of damage. Bañuz, in the second rival wave, saved a Chiki header under sticks. Change of tables: Carlos Martínez finished off the crossbar. But the problem returned: Borja García marked the second in a strategy play. The changes rescued Andorra, which tied thanks to a great move by Rubén Enri.
Hammered, overturned
In the first season of Piqué in command from the beginning, the plant tried to contribute as much as possible to the project and visited the facilities when the situation required it. However, he delegated day-to-day decisions to his trusted men. This year his opinion has not changed much, although he does show more to the public his total involvement. In summer, while many waited for a message about Messi's future or the controversies with Josep María Bartomeu, the Barcelona central defender left aside the club he defends on the pitch to live with emotion every news that affected the entity he presides over . Same, shared the signing of Marc Pedraza, the creation of the team anthem or the presentation of the new kits.
Now, with the season underway, it will be natural that he could hardly devote time to his Andorra. Nothing is further from reality, has taken a step forward. On the first day against Llagostera, even despite playing away from Prada de Moles, the Blaugrana defender went to the field with Shakira and her two children to enjoy their players. He had no problem showing his face publicly, despite the fact that only a few hours had passed since Barça's defeat against Getafe. In addition, he did it with his family, a sign that is personally and professionally involved in everything that happens in the club.
A few days before, the entity was in luck, for turning 78 years since its foundation. The best gift for the members of the squad was the surprise arrival of Piqué, on a day of celebration. This same Sunday, In the duel corresponding to the third day with Cornellà, the president was seen again cheering his own from the stands. Once again, his loved ones accompanied him. Along with him were his two children and his two parents. On this occasion, Shakira did not come.
The 'Piqué derby' will be crucial
It is difficult to draw conclusions after the dispute of only three days. The game is better than the results, yes. And in Second B, more this year, every mistake is paid dearly. But the room for maneuver is total. Although the 'Piqué derby' seems crucial. Next Saturday, from 7:00 p.m. in Prada de Moles, Andorra and Barça B will face each other. A defeat would leave Nacho Castro's pupils with less margin for error, but, above all, it would give one of his main rivals a significant advantage for promotion.
It will even serve as a real benchmark of the level of a team that has failed to win, even if it has shown itself to be at the level every week. For the moment, if it serves as a map, Andorra attacks well, to the touch and vertical. Rubén Enri and Héctor Hevel have proclaimed themselves references, on their own merits and the big-name signings are getting used to the team dynamics. Marc Pedraza has had to act as central due to casualties. Mantovani, who arrived later, is already beginning to gain sensations on the grass. Carlos Martínez and Víctor Casadesús continue to contribute as veterans. Nacho Castro has an idea, although the defense plays tricks on him. And Piqué? Piqué is in command, overturned and eager to hear the anthem in the Principality. There is much left for this and the first step is to enter into the new restructuring of Spanish football.