The blue team, coached by Isco Torres, thus culminates a historic promotion to the silver category of futsal, achieving their goal on the third attempt and more than two decades after their last presence in this division. The victory was forged in an exciting match played at the Sebastián Moya Lorca in Mengíbar, where the Jerez team managed to come back from behind in the second half.
After a 4-3 advantage in the first leg in Jerez, Xerez Toyota Nimauto needed to defend their lead against the champions of Group 5, Mengíbar. The match was highly contested, with chances for both teams. Emilio Buendía, who scored two goals, and Tote, who netted the decisive goal, emerged as heroes of the promotion, alongside goalkeeper Manu Aguayo, who was key with his saves to keep the blue team in contention.
The game had phases of control for both contenders. Mengíbar took the lead with a goal from Karim in the 17th minute, but Xerez Toyota Nimauto reacted quickly. Emilio Buendía equalized before halftime with a double penalty, and after the break, Pedrolas put the home team back in front. However, Xerez Toyota Nimauto's resilience was evident with goals from Tote and a second from Emilio Buendía, sealing the comeback and promotion.
Xerez Toyota Nimauto moves up a division, and Jerez will once again have a team in the silver category more than 20 years later.
The match ended with a 2-3 scoreline, confirming the Jerez team's superiority in the tie. Despite late attempts by Mengíbar, who even played with five outfield players in the final minutes, the score remained unchanged. The promotion marks a milestone for the club and the city of Jerez, celebrating the return of its team to the Second Division of futsal.
