Gernika vs Ejea: Play-off Hopes Dashed

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:47 p.m.

Gernika came back empty-handed on their visit to Aragonese lands, in a match where those from the provincial town entered on the right foot but were not able to react after Ejea’s goal in the first half.

Ejea

Dorronsoro (Yzan, 7), Turmo (Mario Sánchez, 35), Prince, David Chica, Beñat, Pablo Agustín (Álex Muñoz, 80), Javi Díez, Iglesias, Dabo (David Álvarez, 80), Lapeña (Fabio, 80) and Óscar

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Guernsey

Oier, Aguirrezabala (Zugazaga, 85), Lorente (Fruniz, 57), Berasaluze, Beñat, Kortazar, Izan (Manex, 57), Unai Vélez (Torrontegui, 57), Aguirre (Morales, 80), Badiola and Baqué

Gernika entered the match better and Ejea also suffered an injury to Dorronsoro, who was substituted when barely five minutes had been played. Izan tried to put the visitors ahead with a long shot that generated some concern, although without consequences. As time went by, the momentum of Jabi González’s team lost strength and Ejea began to grow.

Thus came the local goal and two new chances before the break, through Óscar and Lapeña.

In the second half, Gernika took a step forward, exerting high pressure, which left space and turned the match into an attractive back-and-forth. In the final stretch they looked for an equalizer, without success.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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