CD Estepona draws one-all in an even match at the Municipal de La Unión
Francis Ferrón put La Unión ahead, but Dago equalized for Estepona in the second half.
The match between La Unión and CD Estepona, played this Sunday at the Municipal Stadium of La Unión, ended in a 1-1 draw, with goals from Francis Ferrón for the home team and Dago for the visitors. This result keeps La Unión at the top of the Second Federation standings, while Estepona remains in sixth position.
The match began with clear dominance from the home team, who took the lead thanks to a goal from Ferrón in the 11th minute. The Unión player took advantage of a collective play that disarmed the visiting defense and did not fail in front of the rival goal. In this way, La Unión reached halftime with a partial advantage of 1-0.
CD Estepona ties the game in the second half
In the second half, CD Estepona came out with greater intensity and managed to balance the scales. In the 67th minute, Dago, Estepona's forward, scored the equalizing goal after a well-executed play by Carlos Cura's team. This goal changed the rhythm of the match, which, although it had several approaches in both areas, ended in a draw.
A draw that leaves both wanting more
The final result leaves La Unión in second position in the standings with 58 points, one point behind the leader, Torremolinos, whom they will face in the next match. José Miguel Campos' team, despite not having won, continues to maintain an advantage in the fight for promotion to the Primera Federación.
For its part, CD Estepona remains in sixth place with 45 points, after having chained three consecutive victories in their previous matches. Carlos Cura's team will try to recover ground in their next match against Atlético Antoniano.
The changes and the cards
The match was also marked by a series of tactical changes in both teams. La Unión made three substitutions, with the entry of Algisí, Javi Pedrosa and Conte, who replaced Salguero, Alvarito and Ruiz. CD Estepona, for its part, made four modifications: César Gómez, Ramón Blázquez, Carrasco and Keita entered the field replacing Marchena, Ekhiotz, Mati Castillo and Eric Gómez.
Regarding discipline, the referee only cautioned two players from the local team, Salguero and Quindimil, who received yellow cards during the match.
What's next for both teams
The draw left La Unión one step away from the lead in the table, with the aim of continuing to consolidate its position in the Segunda Federación. In the next match, José Miguel Campos' team will travel to Torremolinos to face the local team, playing everything to consolidate the standings. Meanwhile, CD Estepona will face Atlético Antoniano at their stadium, seeking to maintain their position and move closer to the promotion places.
The day makes it clear that both La Unión and CD Estepona are teams with ambition to promote, and the draw in this match shows the competitiveness that exists in the category.