O Couto, Ourense – UD Ourense delivered a commanding performance on home turf, defeating Real Oviedo Vetusta 3-0 on Friday, March 6th, 2026, and seizing the top spot in Group 1 of the Segunda Federación. The result marks a significant setback for Vetusta, who entered the match as group leaders.
The match, played at O Couto, saw Puime open the scoring for Ourense in the 31st minute, followed by a penalty converted by Champi in the 74th minute, and a late goal from Samu in the 81st minute to seal the victory. The win propels UD Ourense into a strong position as the season progresses, while Real Oviedo Vetusta will need to regroup and refocus their efforts to reclaim the group lead.
First-Half Battle at O Couto
The opening stages of the match saw Real Oviedo Vetusta attempting to dictate the tempo, enjoying more possession and probing the Ourense defense. Cheli and Dieguito orchestrated the offensive play, looking to exploit the flanks with runs from Guille Berzal on the left and Lucas Antañón on the right, aiming for Coballes and Íker Gil in advanced positions.
A potential breakthrough for Vetusta arrived in the 4th minute when Íker Gil found the back of the net following a cross from Lucas Antañón. However, the goal was disallowed by the referee due to a marginal offside call, a decision that sparked some debate. Despite the setback, Vetusta continued to press, but struggled to convert their opportunities.
UD Ourense gradually found their footing, spearheaded by Champi, and began to create chances of their own. The first half evolved into a more balanced affair, with Vetusta maintaining control of possession while Ourense looked to exploit quick counter-attacks. A promising opportunity for Vetusta arose around the midpoint of the half, as Íker Gil drove forward and set up Dieguito, whose resulting cross narrowly missed Coballes in the box.
Ourense Takes Control in the Second Half
Following the interval, Real Oviedo Vetusta attempted to regain control, but UD Ourense proved to be a resilient opponent. The home side’s organized defense limited Vetusta’s attacking options, and they capitalized on their opportunities to extend their lead.
The breakthrough came in the 31st minute when a set-piece delivery from Justino found Rufo, whose header was initially saved by Miguel Narváez, but Puime was on hand to slot home the rebound. This goal shifted the momentum firmly in favor of Ourense.
Vetusta’s task became significantly more challenging in the 74th minute when a penalty was awarded to Ourense after Cheli was brought down inside the area by Migui. Champi confidently converted the spot-kick, doubling Ourense’s advantage.
With Vetusta pushing for a response, Ourense sealed the victory in the 81st minute with a well-executed counter-attack. A long pass found Samu, who skillfully controlled the ball, evaded several defenders, and calmly slotted it past the goalkeeper.
Match Details and Lineups
UD Ourense Starting XI: Vizoso (2); De Prado (2), Labrada (2), Puime (3), Varo (2); Manu (2), Champi (3), Busto (2), Justino (3); Youssef (2) and Rufo (3).
Substitutions: Noel (2) replaced Labrada and Migui (2) replaced Busto in the 46th minute. Samu (3) replaced Varo in the 53rd minute. Osian (1) replaced Rufo in the 77th minute. Roi Currás replaced Champi in the 85th minute.
Real Oviedo Vetusta Starting XI: Miguel Narváez (2); Marcos Lopes (1), Marco Esteban (1), Adri Lopes (1), Omar Falah (1); Cheli (1), Dieguito (1), Lucas Antañón (2), Guille Berzal (2); Coballes (1) and Íker Gil (2).
Substitutions: Adri Fernández (1) replaced Marcos Lopes in the 61st minute. Lamine (1) replaced Dieguito, Martín (1) replaced Lucas Antañón and Márquez (1) replaced Coballes in the 73rd minute.
Goals: 1-0 (31st minute) Puime, 2-0 (74th minute) Champi (penalty), 3-0 (81st minute) Samu.
Referee: Carlos Agraz Díaz (Colegio extremeño). Yellow cards were issued to Labrada and Varo for Ourense, and Omar Falah for Real Oviedo Vetusta.
What’s Next for Both Teams?
UD Ourense will look to build on this impressive victory as they prepare for their next fixture. Real Oviedo Vetusta, meanwhile, will aim to bounce back from this defeat and regain their position at the top of the Segunda Federación Group 1 table. Details regarding their upcoming matches will be announced on their respective official websites.
The result at O Couto undoubtedly shakes up the standings in Segunda Federación, and the race for promotion promises to be a thrilling one. Fans of both clubs will be keenly following their teams’ progress as the season unfolds.
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