CD Estepona 3-2 La Unión Atlético: immediate reaction and a stunning goal from Šćepović restore hope at Muñoz Pérez

CD Estepona had something to smile about again at the Francisco Muñoz Pérez stadium after beating FC La Unión Atlético 3-2 in an intense, evenly matched game that was decided by a stunning goal from Stefan Šćepović in the final minutes.

Manolo's team reacted with character to the visitors' opening goal, coming back in just ten minutes and ultimately taking three valuable points in the fight for survival. Image: CD Estepona | Santiago Díaz

Early goal and immediate response The match began with an unexpected blow. In the 13th minute, Yerai Dávila put the Murcia side ahead after taking advantage of a loose ball in the area and finishing with quality after shaking off the pressure from Duarte. But Estepona's response was immediate.

Just one minute and twenty-two seconds later, the reds struck back with a move that clearly reflected the coaching staff's plan.

After the kick-off, Liceras launched a long ball, Sergio León flicked it on to Ballarín, the wing-back reached the byline and pulled the ball back for Sergio León to finish first time. The equalizer came almost before the opposition had time to celebrate the 0-1. ## The playbook reappears

Estepona continued to press and completed the comeback in the 24th minute. A free kick from the left wing ended up becoming another set piece. Héber's cross to the near post caused confusion in the area after the visiting goalkeeper came out, and Antonio Marín finally ended up pushing the ball into the back of the net.

In just ten minutes, the reds had turned the score around. ## An open game From then on, the game entered a more even phase. Both teams had few clear chances, although Estepona came close to extending their lead on a counterattack in which Samu Expósito crashed the ball against the crossbar.

That action could have changed the game. Because shortly after, the visitors equalized. In the 73rd minute, Yerai Dávila appeared again for the Murcia team with a shot from the edge of the box that brought the score back to level terms. The game was back on. ## Šćepović's moment

Just when the match seemed to be heading for an uncertain conclusion, the decisive moment arrived. In the 83rd minute, Héber found Stefan Šćepović in the center of the pitch. The striker controlled the ball from three-quarters of the way up the field, let it bounce, and struck a spectacular volley that ended up in the back of the net.

It was a great goal of enormous value that lifted the Muñoz Pérez and ended up deciding the match. The final minutes were played with maximum tension, including some friction between players after the final whistle. But the score would not change. ## Three points that keep the fight alive

The victory allows CD Estepona to reach 26 points and remain in the fight for survival. The standings at the bottom of the table are now as follows: 11th – FC La Unión Atlético – 33 pts 12th – Atlético Antoniano – 33 pts 13th – Salerm Puente Genil – 32 pts
14th – Xerez Deportivo – 28 pts 15th – UD Melilla – 26 pts 16th – CD Estepona – 26 pts A scenario where every matchday continues to be decisive. ## Muñoz Pérez pushed again The atmosphere in the stadium accompanied the team throughout the match.

The stands responded and roared especially after Šćepović's goal, at a moment that ended up being key to closing out the match. After the victory, the team is already thinking about the next challenge. The next destination will be Lorca, where Estepona will seek to continue the winning streak that keeps the fight for survival alive.