The season for Recreativo de Huelva concluded with a win against Xerez DFC, a result that, however, was insufficient to achieve their promotion goal. The Huelva team, which aimed to compete in the play-offs for Primera Federación, was relegated to sixth place in the standings, meaning they will remain in Group IV of Segunda Federación for another season.
The match, played at Nuevo Colombino, presented itself with the need for a miracle for the 'albiazules', who were not self-reliant. Fans showed their displeasure at the start of the game, but the team managed to take the lead with a goal from a key striker. The joy was short-lived, as Xerez DFC, whose relegation was already confirmed, managed to equalize. Despite a header hitting the crossbar from a midfielder, the score remained tied.
“"The team had to do their homework, beat Xerez DFC and wait for what happened in Real Jaén-Atlético Antoniano and Xerez CD-UCAM Murcia. A real carom for the Dean to be in the play-off. It didn't happen."
Recreativo regained the lead with a combined play culminating in a defender's goal. After this second goal, the pace of the match slowed down. At halftime, the home team was winning, as was Real Jaén against Atlético Antoniano, keeping hopes alive, albeit conditional on other results.
The second half began with substitutions for Recreativo. Despite a defensive error that led to Xerez DFC's second equalizer, the Huelva team scored a third goal in the final minutes, courtesy of a young forward. However, Real Jaén's victory over Atlético Antoniano sealed Recreativo's fate, preventing them from reaching the promotion phase.
