CIUDAD REAL, Spain (Interstat) — Miguel Valverde scored in the 46th minute on Sunday, giving Ciudad Real a 1-0 home win over Almansa at Polideportivo Juan Carlos I. Valverde played the full 90 minutes and finished with one goal. Ciudad Real improved to 2-0 in the competition and 2-0 across all competitions. Almansa fell to 1-1 in the competition and 1-1 across all competitions. Ciudad Real previously beat Marchamalo 3-2 at home. Almansa previously defeated Huracan de Balazote 3-1 at home. The visitors could not find an equalizer, and Ciudad Real held on for the shutout. Almansa had entered after a win, while Ciudad Real continued its unbeaten start. Valverde’s goal proved decisive after a scoreless first half, and Ciudad Real protected the narrow lead through the final whistle. The result gave the home side another victory in its early-season campaign. Almansa remained level in its overall record, while Ciudad Real stayed perfect.