Córdoba CF extended their negative sentiments with a no-bite tie against Eibar (0-0). Even if the version presented by the green and white team was not exactly the most encouraging, in the stands of El Arcángel very little image was seen … usual. Although it is true that the initial whistle of this match took place at 2:00 p.m. -time when many families are eating lunch and many other people are doing their work day-, 12,913 fans They met in the stronghold by the river. This figure reflects the worst entry of the seasonfalling figures alongside the latest less convincing results of the team led by Iván Ania.
If we go back to the start of the season, Córdoba began a new adventure in the Second Division on August 25 against The Palm Trees. With the hope of getting off to a good start in the silver category of Spanish football, the holiday period did not prevent the stronghold of Blanquiverde from recording a good entry with 16,450 inhabitants of Córdoba in the stands of El Arcángel. Despite local encouragement, Iván Ania’s students could not avoid suffering a heavy defeat against the Canary Islands team (1-3).
After three days adding only one point, the first bad feelings did not prevent the presence of Córdoba in the first victory of the course against the Castellón (2-1). This duel brought together 16,134 spectators in the riverside stadium, a slightly smaller entrance, but which has retained the dynamics of the initial figures. The resounding defeat against Andorra on the grounds of the Principality further dampened the attendance against Racing de Santander during the sixth day of the championship. 15,809 spectators They met to experience the vibrant draw against the Cantabrian team.
After two consecutive days without matches at El Arcángel, the team led by Iván Ania improved its performance as a visitor with a draw against Real Sociedad B (1-1) and a victory against Zaragoza (0-1). This positive record at home translated into a greater fan reaction in the following home match, which recorded the best entry of the season until this moment.
A total of 16,985 fans On Monday, during the week, they went to the riverside stadium to watch Córdoba’s victory against Cultural Leonesa (1-0). The good dynamic of the team allowed them to maintain the support of the stands during the draw against Almería (1-1), a match which brought together 16,677 people.
Gradual decline in attendance
The undefeated condition of the green and white team was reflected in the stands of El Arcángel during the victory against Ceuta with a view to 17,818 spectatorsthe highest of the season so far. However, the draw in the final minutes against Malaga at La Rosaleda was the first turning point. In the next home match against Deportivo (1-3), the number It fell to 17,123 inhabitants of Córdoba.
The gradual reduction of the public coincided with the absence of victories in the riverside stronghold. This trend was accentuated during the defeat against Cadiz (1-2), a match which brought together 16,073 fansabout a thousand less than during the previous meeting.
During the last match against Eibar, the attendance was once again conditioned by external factors, mainly the meeting time. However, the decrease in the numbers recorded by the turnstiles compared to previous days was significant with a difference of three thousand participants -12,913 spectators-. Despite this, the fans present they showed their anger with the recent image of Córdoba with several whistles in certain sections of the match.
Despite this downward trend, El Arcángel has hosted nine league matches with an average attendance of 16,220 spectatorsa positive figure at the global level, although marked by the downward trend in recent days.
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