Juvenil “D” approached a decisive fixture firmly at the top of the table, holding a 10-point lead over second-placed Estrella San Agustín. The setting was far from easy, as the Campo Municipal Rabasa hosted a match in which the Nervionense side needed to prove their title credentials on the pitch.
From the opening whistle, the game was played at a high level of competitive intensity, with both sides contesting every ball with determination. The referee quickly established his disciplinary standard, booking Antonio Asencio in the early stages.
The home side started strongly, but it was Juvenil “D” who struck first. In the 9th minute, Daniel Pro chased down a seemingly lost ball and delivered an assist that Alejandro Piña converted to make it 0-1, breaking the deadlock.
The match soon became more challenging for the visitors after the left-back was sent off following a challenge in the opposition half. With a numerical disadvantage, Estrella San Agustín increased their pressure in search of an equalizer. However, a tactical response from the bench, led by Rafa Ortega, allowed the team to reorganize, with Pablo Jiménez playing a key role after coming on.
From that point on, the midfield trio of Estefan Mario, Antonio Asencio, and Raúl Martínez took control of the game. Despite being a man down, Juvenil “D” demonstrated tactical maturity and competitive superiority.
Just before halftime, in the 41st minute, the second goal arrived. Following a move initiated by Estefan Mario, the ball fell loose in the box, and Raúl Martínez struck a शानदार shot into the top corner, making it 0-2 at the break.
The second half lived up to expectations, becoming frenetic and thrilling. In the 55th minute, Estrella pulled one back from a set-piece, reigniting the contest. However, the visitors responded quickly, and eleven minutes later, Raúl Martínez scored again after an assist from Piña.
The home side refused to give up and reduced the deficit once more through a penalty in the 66th minute (2-3), maintaining the tension as both teams kept up a high tempo.
In the 75th minute, Alejandro Piña once again made the difference, producing a composed individual finish after beating the goalkeeper to extend the lead. Shortly after, the American right-back added the fifth goal following an assist from Pablo Jiménez, further asserting the visitors’ dominance.
Estrella managed to score their third goal from the penalty spot in the 81st minute, but in the closing stages, Piña sealed the match with his third goal of the afternoon, completing a decisive hat-trick.
The final whistle confirmed a 3-6 victory, securing the league title for Juvenil “D”. Rafa Ortega’s side thus completed an outstanding season, finishing with 24 wins and one draw, a testament to their consistency, commitment, and competitive excellence.
Starting XI: Daniel Morilla, Daniel Pro, Marcos García, Ben Khamishon, Alejandro Ruiz, Estefan Mario, Raúl Martinez, Antonio Asencio, Lucas Serna, Alejandro Piña y Javier Geniz.
Substitutes: Gonzalo Cuendes, Emilio Díez, Alpha Diallo, Áron Németh, Zach Bluestone, Ángel Torres y Pablo Jiménez.