Amorebieta remains two points adrift of the current league leaders Eldense after a tense midweek clash against La Nucía, a game that brought two very different sides together on the pitch. In the early phases, Biscayan’s squad dictated the tempo with sharp attacking moves. After the break, Guille Fernández’s crew took control, steering the match toward their advantage by turning several promising moments into scoring chances, even though they could not seal the result at the dying minutes.
The match began with a sense of parity, as both teams canceled each other out and the wind complicated ball control and passing accuracy. Yet Amorebieta’s experience and organizational discipline proved decisive. They exploited the first dangerous foray to turn the game in their favor when Álex Salto won the ball and transferred it to a teammate on the left. Edwards delivered a low cross that Jauregi finished with composure to put the Biscaians ahead.
From that moment, La Nucía pressed forward, but found the guests adept at weathering the storm. The home side had several moments to level the score, none more clear than a hazardous free kick that Magunagoitia cleared to safety. Eneko also forced the goalkeeper into a save after a promising setup, and Amorebieta’s custodian mirrored that form with a stop on Kevin’s attempt soon after.
Hosts and visitors traded near-misses; the visitors’ second chance carried weight as Dorrio, cutting in from the left, unleashed a long-range strike that rocketed into the net, doubling the visitors’ lead and breaking La Nucía’s resolve. This fortunate strike hit hard and altered the match’s momentum, amplifying the pressure on the home side. The moment also exposed gaps in the approach of La Nucía, who found it harder to regain control once the visitors extended their lead.
Amorebieta then tightened up defensively and focused on patient possession, recognizing that a two-goal cushion allowed them to relax just enough to control the pace of play. The calm approach paid dividends as they created a clear opportunity to seal a third goal, only to see La Nucía scramble back and scramble the ball clear after Jauregi nearly extended the lead from a corner routine that found the post and kept the scoreboard unchanged for the moment.
Guille Fernández demonstrated his knack for reading the game by adjusting the arrangement after the opening period and implementing changes that kept La Nucía at bay. The hosts’ effort culminated in a beautifully crafted goal by Borja around the 53rd minute, a strike that showcased precision and timing as La Nucía surged back into contention. Javi Martín’s introduction two minutes later brought urgency to their attacking play, tempting a late comeback that almost materialized with a near miss that would have set the stadium alight. The Biscaians faced mounting pressure as the clock ticked on and were forced to rely on quick transitions and long balls to defend their lead.
La Nucía continued to press in search of a way back into the game, and Amorebieta leaned on their solid base to slow the pace and frustrate the hosts. Yet the visitors remained vigilant and prepared to exploit any lapse, knowing that turning defense into offense could shift the balance again. The noise inside the arena grew louder as attempts mounted, but the necessary clinical finish proved elusive for the home team, who pushed relentlessly toward a late equalizer.
As the 75th minute loomed, Juan Delgado almost delivered a lifeline for La Nucía, a moment that would have reignited the contest. Magunagoitia produced a spectacular save to deny a powerful shot from close range, preserving Amorebieta’s cushion. In the closing stages, La Nucía retained possession and monopolized attacking opportunities, but the Biscaians’ resilience held firm and saw the visitors through to the final whistle with a valuable win under their belts. The final whistle confirmed a home game against Intercity on the upcoming Saturday at 17:00, a national derby that promises to be a high-stakes encounter for both teams as they chase crucial points in the standings [citation].