CD Estepona routed Tamaraceite (5-0) and secured a resounding victory at Muñoz Pérez Stadium

CD Estepona secured an important victory this Sunday with a 5-0 win over UD Tamaraceite at Francisco Muñoz Pérez Stadium in the match corresponding to Matchday 10 of Group IV of the Segunda Federación. Goals by Pablo Aguilar (2), Sandji Baradji, Julen Jon, and Ariel Herrero allowed the team coached by Manolo Sánchez to deliver one of its most dominant performances of the season and return to winning ways in front of its home crowd.

The Estepona team went from strength to strength in a match that began fairly evenly, with both sides playing cautiously in the opening minutes. However, once the scoring opened, CD Estepona found it easier to impose their style of play and ultimately asserted their dominance, especially after a visiting defender was sent off in the 34th minute.

An Even Start and a Tribute to Jesús de Miguel

Before the match began, both teams and the officiating crew observed an emotional minute of silence in memory of Jesús de Miguel, a CD Tenerife player who recently passed away.

The players formed a semicircle around the spot on the field where the tragic incident that claimed his life occurred. A bouquet of red flowers and two blue-and-white jerseys bearing the name “DE MIGUEL” and the number 9 were placed at the center of the tribute.

The ceremony was attended by Antonio Marín, a former teammate of Jesús de Miguel during his time at Unionistas CF, and UD Tamaraceite captain Julio Báez.

In addition, in the 9th minute—coinciding with the player’s jersey number—the referee paused the match again for one minute so that players and fans could pay tribute to him with a heartfelt round of applause.

On the field, the opening minutes were marked by an even contest. Neither team wanted to take too many risks, and both were trying to find their footing on the field. In the 18th minute, José Antonio Caro had a good chance to put the home team ahead.

Pablo Aguilar Opens the Scoring and Tamaraceite Is Reduced to Ten Men

The first goal came in the 29th minute. A nice give-and-go between Ale Contreras and Pablo Aguilar ended with the Estepona forward receiving the ball on the run and beating the visiting goalkeeper to make it 1-0. The homegrown player celebrated the goal with a special dedication to Jesús de Miguel.

From that point on, the match changed considerably. In the 34th minute, Daniel Ramírez was sent off with a straight red card after bringing down an opponent outside the penalty area just as the player was about to have a clear scoring opportunity.

The numerical advantage allowed CD Estepona to find even more open spaces and quickly extend their lead.

In the 37th minute, Sandji Baradji made it 2-0 with a header off a cross from the wing by Pablo Arriaza. Just four minutes later, in the 41st minute, the third goal came. Julen Jon led a play inside the box that ended with the ball ricocheting off him after goalkeeper Carlos Daniel’s clearance and into the net.

The score was 3-0 at halftime, following a first half that had started off with difficulties for the home team but ended entirely in Estepona’s favor.

Pablo Aguilar Scores a Brace and Ariel Herrero Seals the Rout

After the break, Manolo Sánchez brought on Ale Claverías for Pablo Arriaza, while UD Tamaraceite made two substitutions.

CD Estepona maintained control of the match and continued to threaten the opponent’s goal. In the 59th minute, Pablo Aguilar came close to scoring his third goal of the morning.

Finally, in the 64th minute, the forward stepped up again to complete his brace. A cross from the wing by Antonio Marín found Pablo Aguilar, who didn’t waste the opportunity to make it 4-0 and cap off a great individual performance.

During that same play, Manolo Sánchez took the opportunity to make three substitutions: Jorge Álvarez came on for David Ballarín, Ariel Herrero replaced Pablo Aguilar, and Bakary Sow took Ale Contreras’s place.

The match continued without any changes to the score until the final moments. In the 90th minute, Ariel Herrero sealed the rout from the penalty spot, setting the final score at 5-0.

A resounding victory that allows CD Estepona to earn three important points and regain confidence in front of their home fans. So resounding, in fact, that it marks the club’s biggest win in the Segunda Federación, second only to the 5-1 victory over Cádiz Mirandilla in the 24/25 season.

Manolo Sánchez: “My team wants to score goals—that’s our essence”

After the match, CD Estepona coach Manolo Sánchez appeared at a press conference to analyze the victory. The coach acknowledged that the team initially struggled to exploit the spaces left by Tamaraceite, especially behind their defense, but highlighted his players’ ability to correct this during the game:

“We adjusted as the minutes went by. I think that’s when the goal came; then came the red card, and the game took on a whole new dynamic in terms of control and dominance.”

The coach also wanted to highlight his team’s attacking mindset and their determination to keep pressing for goals, regardless of the score:

“I’m leaving here happy because my team scores goals. My team wants to score goals—that’s who we are.”

One of the standout players was Pablo Aguilar, a two-goal scorer and product of CD Estepona’s youth academy. Manolo Sánchez highlighted his progress and the hard work he’s put in to earn a spot on the team.

“He’s earned it day by day, quietly, working behind the scenes, and that’s what matters to us,” he said. He also urged him to remain humble and maintain his hunger to continue growing as a soccer player.

CD Estepona Fans Asks Manolo Sánchez About the Strength of the Muñoz Pérez Stadium

The press conference was attended by Manuel Aguilar and José Antonio Jerruz, members of CD Estepona Fans, who actively participated by asking the home team’s coach several questions.

José Antonio Jerruz recalled Manolo Sánchez’s words in the pre-match press conference, when he had pointed out that anyone with doubts should take some time to think. He also highlighted the coach’s record at Francisco Muñoz Pérez Stadium: 16 league games managed, with seven wins, seven draws, and only two losses.

Based on those statistics, he asked what had changed since his arrival to help the team regain its strength as the home team.

Manolo Sánchez reaffirmed his confidence in the work done since day one and gave special thanks to Julen Guerrero for the opportunity he was given:

“I’m someone who has believed strongly in my work since the very first day I arrived here. The only person I have to be grateful to—and who was brave enough at the time to give me this opportunity—is Julen.”

The coach also addressed the criticism and the need to keep the locker room united no matter what.

“We have to be a fortress. All that negative talk isn’t going to get to us,” he stated, making it clear that he will continue to defend his footballing philosophy until the very last day.

For his part, Manuel Aguilar asked about the importance of a victory like this in restoring the team’s confidence after what happened in Lebrija.

The coach downplayed the potential emotional swings caused by results and called for stability within the group:

“We can’t get on a roller coaster; we have to stay true to our style, to our identity, and that’s what’s ultimately helping us win games.”

In a third interview, Manuel Aguilar wanted to know which aspects of the team the coach had particularly liked and which he felt still needed improvement, given such a favorable score.

Manolo Sánchez emphasized the importance of maintaining the team’s identity and personality, regardless of the results.

“What matters most to me is always the identity and personality of my team,” he said, while also acknowledging that there are still aspects that need to be adjusted.

Next Match: Away Game Against CP Mijas-Las Lagunas

With this victory, CD Estepona puts its setback from the previous matchday against CA Antoniano behind it and heads into its next league match with renewed confidence.

Manolo Sánchez’s team will visit CP Mijas-Las Lagunas next Sunday for another Second Federation Group IV match, where they’ll look to build on the positive momentum from their performance against Tamaraceite.

The coach asked his players to enjoy the victory and rest before beginning to prepare for the next match, reminding them that every match presents a different challenge.

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