Dramatic Extra-Time Winner Sends Alhama Past Levante in Copa de la Reina
ALHAMA DE MURCIA, Spain (Interstat) — Alhama advanced in the Copa de la Reina with a 3-2 extra-time victory over Levante W on Sunday at Campo de Fútbol José María Soriano Muñoz.
The match, part of Spain’s premier women’s cup competition, required additional time after a 2-2 draw in regulation. Raquel Pinel Sáez scored twice for Alhama, including a 36th-minute equalizer. Levante’s goals came from Mayra Ramírez and Núria Mendoza.
Judith Caravaca Muñoz delivered the decisive goal for the home side in the 120+1st minute, completing the comeback. The result defied pregame projections that heavily favored Levante. Alhama improves to 1-0 in the tournament, while Levante drops to 0-1.