The match, played at La Victoria, proved more challenging than anticipated for the home team, despite playing with a numerical advantage for much of the game. The expulsion of a Salerm Puente Genil player in the 32nd minute marked a turning point, although the visiting team managed to narrow the gap and came close to securing a draw in the final moments.
From the outset, Salerm Puente Genil showed offensive intentions, creating the first dangerous opportunity within three minutes. However, Real Jaén struck first, scoring the 1-0 after a precise cross was headed into the net. Shortly after, and with the visiting team already down to ten players, Real Jaén extended their lead to 2-0.
The 2-1 scoreline gave wings to a Puente Genil team that came out with renewed energy at the start of the second half.
In the second half, Salerm Puente Genil made strategic changes that revitalized the team, managing to reduce the deficit to 2-1. Despite being a man down, the visiting team maintained pressure and created several clear opportunities, including a header in stoppage time that was saved by the home goalkeeper. With this result, the Puente Genil team now finds itself in the relegation zone, awaiting the final two matchdays to try and reverse their situation in Group 4 of Segunda Federación.
