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The historic promotion to Second A of UD Alzira

UD Alzira, who will play the express play-off for promotion to Second B, has shared the video of the victory against CD Teruel that was the promotion to Second Division A. Was a May 22, 1988 when Carlos Fontán, who just turned 59, achieved a goal that was worth the league title and promotion to the silver category of Spanish soccer.

As a curiosity, UD Alzira points out that in 37 games Carlos Fontán played, he only scored one goal… but what a goal!

José Carlos Fontán Pol he was acting as a midfielder. He was born in Santiago de Compostela and played in teams such as: Atlético Madrileño, Arousa, Pontevedra and Córdoba; besides the Alzira.

Group champion

That season UD Alzira was champion of group IV of Segunda B ahead of teams like Villarreal CF and Albacete Balompié. Levante UD finished sixth.

UD Alzira squad for the 87-88 season. / Photo: UD Alzira.

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