The Reserve Team tied with CP Mijas Las Lagunas, and the Youth A Team played to a draw against Tiro Pichón

CD Estepona’s youth teams wrapped up the weekend with two draws. The Reserve Team tied 2-2 against CP Mijas Las Lagunas at El Ciprés, while the Under-19 A Team earned a point on the road against CD Tiro Pichón (1-1). Both were hard-fought matches in which both Estepona teams had opportunities to secure a more favorable result.

The Reserve Team lets victory slip away against CP Mijas Las Lagunas (2-2)

The CD Estepona reserve team tied 2-2 against CP Mijas Las Lagunas in their match for the ninth round of the 1st Andalusian Senior League in Málaga, played on Sunday, November 8, at 5:30 p.m. at El Ciprés Stadium.

The match began with a setback for the home team. In the 5th minute, David Morales Pérez put the visiting team ahead by capitalizing on a rebound inside the Estepona penalty area. The reserve team had to fight back, though they managed to equalize before halftime. In the 37th minute, Ángel Fabrizzio Di Criscio capitalized on an offensive play to tie the score at 1-1.

After halftime, both teams continued to press for a goal. The reserve team was rewarded in the 52nd minute, when a great individual play by Raúl Baldanza ended with a shot on goal that Calum Hatton headed in to complete the comeback and make it 2-1.

However, CP Mijas Las Lagunas wasn’t done yet. After several set-piece opportunities, the visiting team equalized in the 67th minute. A lack of firm marking, another rebound, and the ensuing scramble inside the box resulted in the ball finding the back of the home team’s net. Jairo López Rodríguez was the one to score the final goal, making it 2-2.

In the final minutes, the reserve team stepped up and took control of the match, displaying good ball movement and creating new scoring opportunities. The clearest chance came in the 80th minute, when Víctor Bourdes hit the crossbar with a shot following a corner kick.

Jesús Jiménez Duque and Raúl Esteban Gómez received yellow cards in the 35th and 55th minutes, respectively, for the visiting team; on the other hand, for the home team, David Pomares—a player on loan from the first team—received a yellow card in the 65th minute, Joachim Matthias Ostheider in the 66th, and Alejandro Zotano Morales in the 75th.

In the post-match assessment, the team’s strong performance was highlighted—one of their best home games. Despite the positive vibe, they lacked decisiveness in the final third to secure the three points. The visiting team, for its part, capitalized on its opportunities and scored two goals while posing relatively little threat.

Standings and the Reserve Team’s Next Match

After Matchday 9, CD Estepona’s Reserve Team sits in eleventh place with 11 points, with a record of three wins, two draws, and four losses.

Their next match will be on Sunday, November 15, at 4:15 p.m. against Málaga CF C, at Málaga CF’s training complex. It will be a head-to-head matchup between two teams tied at 11 points: Málaga CF’s reserve team sits in ninth place, also with three wins, two draws, and four losses.

Málaga CF C will enter the match after suffering a 5-1 loss to CD Campanillas in their last outing.

The Juvenil A Team Draws with CD Tiro Pichón in a Match Full of Scoring Chances (1-1)

Meanwhile, CD Estepona’s Juvenil A team secured an away draw against CD Tiro Pichón (1-1), in the match corresponding to Matchday 8 of the 2nd Andalusian Youth League in Málaga, played on Saturday, November 7, at 4:00 p.m. at the Tiro Pichón Municipal Stadium.

The Estepona team started the match with great intensity and was soon rewarded. In the 4th minute, Aaron Michael Plodeck put the Youth A team ahead after a well-executed attacking sequence. The play began with a throw-in on the left flank, with Samuel Melero connecting with Hugo López in the middle third of the field. Later, Jesús de Hoyos slipped a pass to Plodeck, who received it at the edge of the box and finished the play to make it 0-1.

The Juvenil A team had a few more chances early on, but gradually lost their offensive momentum as the minutes passed. CD Tiro Pichón took advantage of this to mount dangerous attacks on the Estepona goal, particularly through a more direct style of play and by leveraging their physical strength.

In the 19th minute, Jerónimo Romero Ramírez tied the game for the home team after a solo run down the wing that ended with a shot from inside the box.

From that point on, the match was evenly matched. The small field favored a more direct style of play, with both teams looking to quickly connect with their offensive players to create scoring chances.

After the equalizer, the Juvenil A team regained its momentum and sought to reclaim the lead. One of the clearest chances came after a corner kick that Samuel Melero headed at the far post, with the ball sailing just wide of the goal.

The match remained up in the air until the very end, and either team could have taken home the three points. The Estepona team had several clear chances to secure the victory, though they also had to contend with attacks from CD Tiro Pichón, which demonstrated both talent and a high competitive level.

Among the individual performances, teammates particularly highlighted the play of Álvaro Rodríguez, whose performance was one of the positive aspects of the match.

Despite not securing the victory, the Juvenil A team continues to show good momentum and build positive momentum in the competition.

Pablo Alejandro Chillaron of the visiting team received a yellow card in the 76th minute; on the home side, Lucas Sánchez was cautioned in the 45th minute, Asier Fernández in the 76th, Jesús Alcántara in the 87th, and Bruno Oviedo after the match had ended.

Standings and the Youth A Team’s Next Match

With this result, the Youth A team sits in tenth place in the standings with 9 points, after eight matchdays, with a record of two wins, three draws, and three losses.

Their next match will be on Saturday, November 14, at 5:30 p.m., when they will host Marbella FC at Campo El Ciprés.

It will be another head-to-head matchup, as the Marbella team sits in eleventh place with 8 points, having recorded two wins, two draws, and four losses. In addition, they will arrive in Estepona after defeating CD EF José Santacruz 4-0 in their last match.

Two new matches for Estepona’s youth teams, which will look to capitalize on their upcoming games to continue improving in their respective competitions and climb the standings.

Source: Official records of the Royal Andalusian Soccer Federation (RFAF) and statements and information provided by Antonio Sánchez, coordinator of CD Estepona’s reserve team and Youth A team, whom we thank for his collaboration in sharing his insights and details on the progress of both matches.

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