*THE RESERVE TEAM STARTS THE YEAR WITH A WIN IN MALAGA*

A huge win for our reserve team, who won 1-2 away at the difficult Malaka CF ground. The match began with Estepona in control, making it very clear that they had come for the three points. With high pressure, winning all the duels, and with quick transitions, our team dominated the first half at will. Malaka looked helpless, unable to impose their rhythm and style of play, which they always use to subdue their rivals on their home turf. They only created some danger from set pieces, but our defense, very serious, dealt with them without any problems. This dominance paid off. A good cross from our captain Miguel Montesinos went to Pomares, who, after excellent control, struck a cross-shot and did justice to what was happening on the pitch.

The goal hurt Malaka, who couldn't find a way to react to our team's good collective play, which was constantly creating danger. And in one of those attacks, Dioni scored the second goal after picking up a rebound from a good shot by Rodney that hit the post. So, with the score at 0-2, we reached halftime. The second half was very different. The home side stepped up a gear and, with their usual determination and drive, gradually took control of the game. After 10 minutes, they reduced the deficit with a good move down the right wing, beating Raúl with a powerful low shot. From then on, they grew even stronger and dominated the game. Antonio Sánchez's players had to roll up their sleeves and get to work, and they did so brilliantly, holding off the onslaught from Malaka, who were pushing hard. The final minutes were heart-stopping, with the referee making some very strange decisions and Malaka throwing everything into our area. Raúl, with two great saves in injury time, prevented the equalizer that was already being celebrated on the field. Finally, the 3 points came home. A great victory for our team, who started the year by beating Malaka CF, who had only lost one game at their stadium. And most importantly, we are back on track with the good play and positive vibes that we have had all season. With this victory, we are now in sixth place, just one point away from the playoff zone. Next week, we will host Atl. Estacion. Congratulations, guys. LET'S GO ESTEPONA!!💙❤️💪🏻