SD Amorebieta secures third victory against Gimnástica de Torrelavega
SD Amorebieta moved into the play-off zone in the standings after securing a narrow 1-0 victory against last-place Gimnástica de Torrelavega at Urritxe. Muguruza scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot in the 87th minute on Sunday, extending the team’s winning streak to three matches.
Early pressure and missed opportunities at Urritxe
The hosts started the match with high intensity and attacking intent, trapping Gimnástica in their own half throughout the opening period. Amorebieta generated numerous scoring chances, though a lack of finishing accuracy kept the match scoreless. Larralde sent a powerful volley just wide of the goal, while Gimnástica goalkeeper Dani Sotres made a crucial one-on-one save against Muguruza and blocked a dangerous shot from Guillermo with his body. Before the 20-minute mark, referee Sergio Martínez Longares awarded Amorebieta a penalty after Sotres brought down Reka in the box. Sotres, who sustained an injury during the challenge, managed to save Guillermo’s spot-kick before being replaced by substitute goalkeeper Pablo Vinatea in the 26th minute. Further pressure before halftime saw Larralde denied near the goalline by a defender, Díaz de Alda shoot over the crossbar, and Vinatea punch away a long-range effort from Reka.
Second-half adjustments and decisive late penalty
After the break, Gimnástica tightened their defensive structure and occasionally challenged Amorebieta for possession, though they failed to threaten goalkeeper Altamira. The match shifted when referee Sergio Martínez Longares issued a straight red card to Gimnástica player Fuli in the 66th minute, reducing the visitors to ten men. Amorebieta coach Jon Castrillo responded by introducing fresh attacking substitutes, but his side continued to struggle in the final third. With just three minutes remaining in regulation time, the referee awarded a second penalty to the hosts. Muguruza stepped up to take the kick; although Vinatea guessed the correct direction, the shot found the bottom corner of the net to secure the three points for the home side.
Match details and disciplinary record
Amorebieta fielded Altamira, Muguruza, Entrecanales, Ekain (replaced by Etxaniz in the 67th minute), Iker Torre, Hernáiz, Larralde (replaced by Unax in the 82nd minute), Txaber (replaced by Eder in the 67th minute), Agirre, Reka (replaced by Josep Díaz in the 67th minute), and Guillermo. Gimnástica de Torrelavega started with Sotres (replaced by Pablo Vinatea in the 26th minute), Gouveia, Goñi, Ademán, Santamaría (replaced by Pablo in the 79th minute), Dani Salas (replaced by Gándara in the 69th minute), Alberto Gómez, Javi Cobo, Saúl (replaced by Saza in the 79th minute), Fuli, and Joselu Friaza (replaced by Manu in the 46th minute). El árbitro amonestó a Entrecanales por el Amorebieta, y a Dani Sotres y Manu por la Gimnástica, expulsando con roja directa a Fuli en el minuto 66.
