The Jaén team, known as the ‘Olivo Mecánico’, broke their streak of four lost finals in this tournament to lift their first cup title. The match was intense from the start, with João Salla opening the scoring for Jaén. However, Jimbee Cartagena reacted quickly, equalizing with a goal from Motta and taking the lead with a strike from Muhammad. Salla scored again to tie the game before halftime.
The second half maintained the same level of excitement. Tomaz put Jimbee Cartagena ahead once more, but an own goal by Cortés after a touch from Jaén's goalkeeper Carlos Espíndola brought the score level again (3-3). Key moments tipped the final in favor of Jaén, especially after the expulsion of Darío Gil from Cartagena.
Mati Rosa scored the fourth goal for Jaén Paraíso Interior, and with Jimbee Cartagena playing with an extra attacker, Míchel sealed the victory with the final 3-5 score. Thus, Jaén celebrates its first Copa del Rey, extending Cartagena's wait for this title.
“"My congratulations to the club and the Marea Amarilla for making history once again. Very proud of your example, this team has no limits."
Following the victory, the acting president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, congratulated the Jaén team via social media, highlighting their achievements and expressing pride in their example.
