The clash between the first and second teams in Group 5 of Segunda B delivered a great spectacle, showcasing the high level of both squads. Despite the visiting team's strong performance, luck and some referee decisions favored the home side, preventing at least a draw.
The match started with a 0-2 lead for the visitors in the opening minutes, prompting the home coach to call a timeout to reorganize his team. The Jaén-based team managed to close the gap and take control of the game, although the Jerez team maintained their lead at 1-3.
Towards the end of the first half, the visiting team accumulated five fouls, which Mengíbar capitalized on to equalize at three. A red card for a second yellow and a ten-meter shot allowed the home team to take a 4-3 lead.
After the break, the Jerez team did not give up and managed to level the score at four. Both goalkeepers became key players, making outstanding saves. In the final minutes, Mengíbar again took the lead with a 5-4, but the visiting team managed to equalize at five with 32 seconds remaining. However, with only five seconds left, the home team scored the decisive goal, sealing the 6-5 victory.
“"We deserved more. Although we weren't playing for anything in the standings, there were many stories and many mini-matches within the same game. The team showed character and played a serious match."
The visiting team's coach expressed his satisfaction with his players' performance, lamenting the specific errors and some referee decisions that, in his opinion, applied a double standard in foul calls. He highlighted his team's reaction in the second half, calling it a "recital" and noting that they showed patience and created chances until the equalizer, although bad luck in the final seconds prevented them from securing all three points.
