Lugo 0-0 Tenerife: dominant Tenerife settles for a point in Anxo Carro

Galicians and Tenerife settle for a 0-0 draw, a match where the visitors deserved more from their approach and pressure.

The goalless result was always on the horizon. Lugo and Tenerife finished level, a game where the most active attacking play and the bulk of chances came from the visitors led by Ramis.

Tenerife dominated early and through the first minutes. Borja Garcés, Alex Corredera and particularly Enric Gallego tested the Lugo goalkeeper, with the most notable effort blocked by the home netminder. Tenerife’s ideas were clear under the guidance of Luis Miguel Ramis. Lugo replied with attempts, but Baena stood out as Lugo’s main threat and, as the first half wound down, Nacho Martínez unleashed a corner that ended with a shot that troubled Lugo’s goal. Overall, the visitors looked superior in the opening stage.

After the break, Tenerife continued with the same intent and the first ten minutes of the second half showed a clear away-side dominance. The chances continued to surface near Galicia’s goal, reinforcing Tenerife’s early pressure.

Óscar Whalley, who had already denied Enric Gallego, returned to the spotlight near the end when he stopped a strike from Iván Romero. Despite phases of good play and several dangerous approaches, Tenerife could not convert their superior possession into a goal on the Anxo Carro pitch.

In the final stretch, the game lost some of its fluidity and opportunities dried up. Tenerife had to settle for a single point that complicates their league situation, while Lugo, earning the draw away from home, is likely to see this result as a reflection of the competitive nature of the league.

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Full-time: Lugo and Tenerife finish level at zero.

Minute 90 shows there will be five additional minutes to play.

Minute 85 marks dwindling time for Tenerife, who have struggled to reach Lugo’s goal in the closing stages.

Minute 70 keeps Tenerife in possession and in position to threaten, but the final shot fails to hit the target.

There was a clear moment, a save by Waldo, and the game continued with Tenerife pressing for a winner.

Minute 63. Waldo Rubio’s long-range effort for Tenerife hits the post.

And another crucial save from Óscar keeps Iván Romero from scoring.

Two-thirds of the game are done. Tenerife continues to dominate while Lugo stands firm, as the match remains goalless at Anxo Carro.

Minute 59. Iván Romero shoots and misses the target.

Minute 55. Ramis’s side intensifies its pressure, creating several openings.

In the 51st minute, Nacho’s cross finds Borja Garcés, but the attacker is offside anyway, nullifying the chance.

There were changes on Tenerife’s bench as Pablo Larrea replaced Aitor Sanz.

The second half resumes at the Anxo Carro with the score at 0-0.

Rest. Lugo and Tenerife remain level at zero.

Two additional periods declared by the referee extend the drama at Anxo Carro.

45 minutes: Nacho Martínez’s rocket hits Lugo’s crossbar, keeping the scoreboard blank.

Minute 43. Pantic from Lugo is booked with a yellow card.

Minute 42. Borja Garcés receives a yellow, reflecting the tight play.

Minute 35. Another caution for Tenerife as Borja Garcés’s header is saved by Oscar Whalley.

Minute 31. Lugo responds with Baena’s shot forcing a full-length save from Tenerife’s goalkeeper Juan Soriano.

In the first half, Tenerife created the better chances and looked the more dangerous side, with Oscar Whalley making important saves to keep the game scoreless.

Minute 26. Enric Gallego tests Whalley again, his shot blocked by the Lugo goalkeeper.

Minute 20. A dangerous Lugo foul leads to a set-piece play that ends with the ball hitting the barrier.

Minute 18. Aitor Sanz from Tenerife is booked with a yellow card.

Early on at Anxo Carro, Tenerife showed more bite and intent than their hosts.

Minute 12. Alex Corredera of Tenerife tries a direct free kick that sails over the bar.

Minute 5. The first real attempt comes from Borja Garcés, though it goes over the crossbar.

The match begins in Lugo with Tenerife lining up as shown for the Anxo Carro confrontation.

The Lugo lineup for the match against Tenerife is presented here.

Content notes: this summary reflects the on-field events during the match in Lugo.

Source: Goal