Matchday 3 of Group 4 of the Segunda RFEF has brought the first joys of the season to Andalusian football. CD Estepona secured an away victory of 0-2 against Salerm Puente Genil, earning their first three points and placing them in tenth position. The score remained level until the 90th minute when Pablo Arriaza sealed the win. Meanwhile, Marbella FC delivered a goal-scoring display at home against CA Central, achieving a decisive 4-1 victory. The home team was already leading 3-0 before halftime, solidifying their ninth position. In contrast, Mijas Las Lagunas remains in the relegation zone after a 1-1 away draw against CA Antoniano, thanks to a last-minute goal.
CD Estepona opened their win account after debuting with a draw and a home defeat. The team managed by Manolo Sánchez visited Salerm Puente Genil and secured their first three points. Pablo Aguilar, a local youth player, put Estepona ahead from the penalty spot midway through the first half. The hard-fought match was decided in added time (90'+9) by Pablo Arriaza, a midfielder on loan from Málaga CF, who scored his first goal during his loan spell.
Marbella FC, under the guidance of Antonio Calderón, showcased impressive play at home against the debuting Club Atlético Central. Lanchi opened the scoring in the fourth minute, followed by Juanma's goal to make it 2-0. Before halftime, Haruna extended the lead to 3-0. After a red card for the visitors in the 58th minute, Ernest Ohemeng scored the fourth goal. The visiting team managed to score a consolation goal in the final minutes. With this victory, Marbella FC holds ninth place with four points.
Mijas Las Lagunas could not secure three points on their visit to Lebrija to face CA Antoniano, a direct rival. The match, which remained goalless until the final ten minutes, saw Alejandro Rico give Antoniano the lead from a penalty. However, in the closing stages, Kanta Morihisa scored the equalizer for Mijas Las Lagunas. The final score was 1-1, leaving Mijas in fourteenth position, in the relegation zone, with two points.
