It was a telling moment when Eldense visited Racing de Ferrol, a match where the home side created more chances. Heber struck first for 1-0, yet Salcedo equalized in the 81st minute, allowing Blaugrana to salvage a valuable point from A Malata. The draw extends Eldense’s unbeaten run to three games and preserves the possibility of earning five points from the remaining nine available.
Racing de Ferrol-Eldense preview: Eldense aims to keep climbing
CD Eldense
Fernando Estévez tweaked the starting XI for the Elche clash, placing Carlos Hernández at the heart of defense and bringing Íñigo Piña and Álex Bernal into midfield in place of David Timor.
Eldense began with solidity at A Malata, while Racing de Ferrol appeared more at ease within their own stadium. The Ferrolanos entered the match undefeated after five rounds, yet Estévez’s side started with their usual directness, pressing high and seeking opportunities from the outset.
DeportivoNeutral began by inviting Ferrol onto the pitch, sitting deep early on. Within the opening quarter of an hour, the Galicians pressed with several corners in a row. The Catalans showed some defensive jitters, and Andoni Zubiaurre faced early doubts that he could calm with confident handling.
Opportunities for both sides
When the game appeared to tilt towards danger, Iván Chapela fired a sharp effort that forced Cantero into a sprawling save to prevent a potential 0-1. After that moment, neither side seized a clear edge, with excessive midfield congestion and scant penetration into the final third.
As the first half neared its end, a cross from Ferrol’s left found Carlos Hernández momentarily destabilized, leaving Álvaro Giménez free in front of the visitors’ goal. Fortunately for Eldense, the ball struck the post, and the scoreline stayed level at 0-0. The interval arrived with the impression that a draw could be a fair result, following a defensive lapse that halted Ferrol’s momentum.
Ferrol resumed the pressure after the break. The tempo slowed in the opening proceedings of the second half, but the Ferrolans looked more purposeful. Mario Soberón had a late chance for Eldense, his shot narrowly missing the target. Yet Ferrol seemed to carry a more consistent threat as the match wore on.
As the hour marked, Ferrol converted their pressure into the first goal. Heber, operating effectively on the left wing, beat Toni Abad and beat Zubiaurre with a composed finish to deliver Ferrol the lead.
Impactful substitutions
Nevertheless, Eldense did not concede defeat. Juanto Ortuño and Salcedo were introduced on the flanks, changing the dynamics of the game. In the 80th minute, a Ferrol clearance bounced out of the box, and Juanto won the ball back, setting the stage for Salcedo to fire a precise shot past Cantero, drawing Eldense level in a move reminiscent of his Elche strike.
Before the equalizer, Losada and Sabin Merino had entered the fray but failed to find the target with their attempts. Eldense held firm defensively to secure a valuable point at home. The team now prepares for a home fixture against Amorebieta on Saturday, October 28 (14:00).
Eldense to visit Racing de Ferrol for the first time in club history
CD Eldense
MATCH COMMITTEE
Ferrol Race: Cantero, Moi Delgado, David Castro, Jon García, Delmas, Heber (Álex López min. 60), Señe (Manzanara min. 71), Jesús Bernal, Carlos Vicente, Iker Losada, Álvaro (Sabin Merino min. 71).
CD Eldense: Zubiaurre, Toni Abad, Dumic, Carlos Hernández, Marc Mateu, Jesús Clemenete (Cris Montes min. 63), Álex Bernal (Youness min. 69), Sergio Ortuño, Iván Chapela (Poloni min. 63), Andone (Juanto min. 73), Soberón (Salcedo Jr. min. 73).
Goals: 1-0 Heber (min. 60), 1-1 Salcedo Jr (min. 81).
Referee: Moreno Aragon (Madrid Committee). The visitors received yellow cards for Dumic and Youness.
Events: The match, coinciding with the 12th round of the Hypermotion League, was played in front of 6,156 spectators at A Malata Municipality Stadium.