Eldense castle hosted the worst visitor
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In a clash that sparked controversy, Iván Chapela fired a shot that struck the arm of a Burgos defender. The referee initially waved play on, then, after a VAR check, awarded a penalty that enraged the home supporters and delighted Burgos fans. More than forty Burgos supporters were removed from the stadium as a result of the incident.
From there, Deportivo Eldense carried more momentum. Ortu and Timor controlled the midfield, trying to unsettle Burgos by pressing high and directing play from the left flank. A long ball from the home team reached the Burgos goal area in the 14th minute, Timor sent the ball wide, Marc Mateu controlled it cleanly and delivered the assist. Chapela connected at the near post to put Eldense ahead, a finish that José Antonio Caro could not reach as he barely stretched in time.
After the opener, Eldense locked down their own half and limited Burgos to scraps in the attacking phase. Estévez pressed for a quick counter, aiming for Andone while Zubiaurre anchored the defense with calm, precise interceptions and minimal space given to Burgos on the break.
The first half heated up late when Burgos sought a remedy, resulting in a heated exchange that culminated in a yellow card for the visitors and the expulsion of Eldense’s second coach, Antonio Castaño. Eldense finished the half clinging to a slender lead, a result that felt fair given the balance of play in the opening 45 minutes.
The restart saw Burgos intensify their attempts to level, yet Eldense remained disciplined. The visitors pushed forward with more horizontal passes, but Eldense remained compact and dangerous on the counter. Juanto and Andone generated some danger as Burgos pressed, but clear chances were scarce for the visitors.
Estévez then tried to inject fresh legs with Poloni and Jesús Clemente, but Burgos kept pressing on the right, seeking gaps to exploit. The breakthrough finally came when Andone converted a corner into a goal, inadvertently deflecting the ball into his own net as Burgos attempted to clear. Soberón later replaced Andone, drawing a standing ovation from Eldense supporters for his contribution in Jaén earlier in the season. Miguel Marí replaced Mateu, a substitution met with applause for his earlier displays.
Late in the match, a counter for Burgos threatened a draw, but Zubiaurre produced a crucial save to preserve the two-goal cushion. Moments later, Clemente seized a chance to extend the lead but his attempt was deflected by the Burgos defense, keeping the scoreline at 2-0. A sense of relief washed over the Eldense bench as the whistle approached.
The final seconds confirmed Eldense’s win against a direct rival, lifting them to 19 points from 14 matches and strengthening their foothold in the division. The next fixture would take them to Andorra in a bid to maintain momentum.
DATA SHEET: The starting lineup for Eldense included Zubiaurre, Íñigo Piña, and Marc Mateu among others, with substitutions including Miguel Marí coming on for Mateu and Poloni for others as the match progressed. For Burgos, Caro started in goal and a series of changes occurred as the game unfolded, with late adjustments to personnel as fatigue set in. GOALS: 1-0 Iván Chapela, 14th minute; 2-0 Jesús Clemente, 82nd minute. JUDGE: Guzmán Mansilla. Attendance: 3,532 at the Nuevo Pepico Amat Stadium. The match formed part of the Hypermotion League schedule and reflected the competitive dynamic between two sides aiming to solidify their league positions.