Andorra saw off Silla 5-1 in the opening round of the Segunda División at the Estadi de la FAF. The home side controlled proceedings from the outset, taking a commanding lead before half-time. It was a comprehensive victory that set the tone for their campaign.
J. Cano opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, capitalising on a moment of recognition. To be fair, Silla looked disjointed in defence, struggling to match the pace of the hosts. Andorra maintained their pressure, forcing the visitors to chase shadows for the remainder of the first half.
The second half saw the margin widen significantly. T. Carrique doubled the lead in the 62nd minute, putting the game beyond doubt. Quintana Nacho, who had come off the bench, struck twice in quick succession during the 69th and 84th minutes. And here's the thing: the visitors simply could not find a foothold.
J. Escobar added a fourth in the 87th minute before A. Calvo scored twice in stoppage time, in the 90th and 90+3rd minutes. Silla had a difficult afternoon, with Hugo Solozábal, Marc Domenech, Stefan Golubovic and Kenneth Mamah all picking up yellow cards. The referee had little trouble keeping control as the match progressed.
The statistics reflect the one-sided nature of the encounter. Andorra held 63 per cent possession and generated 4.27 expected goals compared to Silla's 1.3. They registered 11 shots on target, while the visitors managed just one. The home side created nine big chances, highlighting their dominance in the final third.
Andorra sit 17th in the table with three points following a heavy defeat to Huesca earlier in the week. Silla remain bottom of the standings with zero points from four games. This result does little to change the picture, but it gives Andorra a boost as they look to build momentum.