Valencia Women's FC Promoted to Liga F

The Valencian team achieves promotion to the top Spanish football league after a draw in the promotion final.

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Valencia Women's FC has secured promotion to Liga F, the top tier of Spanish football, after a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their promotion playoff against Villarreal CF.

The second leg of the promotion final between Valencia CF and Villarreal CF ended in a 1-1 draw. This result, combined with the 0-0 draw from the first leg, has allowed Valencia to secure their place in Liga F thanks to their superior league standing, where they finished third, while Villarreal finished sixth.
Villarreal dominated the first half of the match, seeking the victory needed for promotion. Despite controlling possession, clear chances were scarce until the 21st minute. At that point, an attacking play by Villarreal resulted in Valencia's goalkeeper, Marina, being unable to hold onto the ball, leaving it loose inside the area. Aixa, Villarreal's forward, capitalized on the opportunity to score her fifteenth goal of the season, making the score 0-1.
In the second half, Valencia took control. With possession and several approaches to the opponent's goal, the home team pushed for an equalizer. As the match entered the hundredth minute, with ten minutes of added time, Monente managed to level the score. After a defensive clearance, the midfielder sent the ball into the top corner with a precise shot using the inside of her foot, a goal that not only tied the game but also the tie.
The match went into extra time, where Villarreal once again dominated but failed to convert their play into goals. The game concluded in a draw, confirming Valencia Women's FC's promotion to the top division thanks to their better league position. With this promotion, Valencia becomes the sole representative of Valencian football in Liga F, following the relegation of Levante UD.