Juvenil “D” claims a key victory to secure sole leadership
- Juvenil "D"
Sevilla FC’s Juvenil D earned a crucial 2–0 victory over Estrella San Agustín in a direct battle for the top spot. The team, led by Rafa Ortega, delivered a solid and disciplined performance and now stands alone at the top of the table
The match was of great importance for both teams, as they arrived level on points and sharing the leadership of the standings. Today’s encounter would determine who would take sole command of the top position: Sevilla FC’s Juvenil D or Estrella San Agustín.
The referee signaled the start of the match at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Training Ground. The visiting side displayed a very strong and tactically disciplined performance, making the opening minutes intense and filled with goal-scoring opportunities for both teams.
Estrella San Agustín showed why they were competing at the top of the table, with solid play, dangerous chances, and an effective high press. In the 26th minute, our full-back delivered a cross into the box seeking the forward’s finish, but the goalkeeper’s quick intervention denied the attempt. With the ball loose in the area, Raúl Martínez reacted fastest and found the net, scoring the opener and placing Sevilla momentarily at the top of the league.
Shortly after, Estefan Mario attempted to extend the lead with a powerful effort, but the rival goalkeeper produced an exceptional save. As the first half drew to a close, both sides generated additional chances before the referee sent the players to the locker rooms.
The second half began with a similar rhythm: opportunities for both teams and notable interventions from the goalkeepers. Raúl Martínez came close to doubling the lead with a close-range effort, but once again the visiting goalkeeper kept his team alive.
As the minutes went on, Juvenil D grew more comfortable and increasingly dominant, turning that control into clear chances on goal. In the 72nd minute, Daniel Pro carried the ball from his own half, combined with a teammate, and found the net after a rebound from the goalkeeper, extending the lead to 2–0.
The match concluded with a deserved victory for the home side, although it was a demanding encounter that promises an intense battle in the second round of the competition. With this result, Rafa Ortega’s team remains unbeaten and secures sole leadership, having been previously tied on points with Estrella San Agustín.
Starting lineup: Gonzalo Cuendes, Daniel Pro, Alejandro Ruiz, Marcos García, Ben Kamishon, Estefan Mario, Lucas Serna, Antonio Asencio, Alejandro Piña, Raúl Martínez y Áron Németh.
Sustitutes: Fran Correa, Daniel Morilla, Sergio Chacón, Ángel Torres, Diego Diez, Bill Davy y Daniel Grbevski.