Castilla defeated by Ponferradina
Our reserve team was unable to secure points at Di Stéfano in a match decided in added time.
Real Madrid Castilla was unable to secure points against Ponferradina in the match corresponding to the 26th round of the Primera Federación, held at the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium. The team led by Julián López de Lerma tried to impose their game and sought the opponent's goal, but Frimpong scored the winning goal for Ponferradina in the final minute of regular time.
Our team tried to dominate and set the pace from the start. The first chance came with a left-footed shot from Yáñez from the edge of the area, which Prieto saved. Midway through the first half, the visitors requested the intervention of the VAR for a possible penalty. After reviewing the action, the referee did not award the foul, noting a prior offside.
Soon after, Julián López de Lerma also called for a possible red card after a stamp by Kysil on Palacios, which ultimately went unsanctioned following the review. From that moment until the break, the reserve team tried to create new dangerous situations, but the defensive solidity of the visiting team prevented it.
Second Half
After the restart, Castilla continued with the same dynamic. The madridista coach introduced Manu Serrano and Bruno Iglesias after the hour mark to try to bring freshness to the attack. Bruno had the clearest chance of the match after a good cross from Pol Fortuny to the far post, but his header went wide.
In the 76th minute, the referee again reviewed a possible penalty for a handball by David Jiménez following a shot from Slavy, but it was not awarded either. In the final minute of regular time, Frimpong scored the decisive goal with a well-taken shot from outside the area, giving the visiting team the victory. Our reserve team sought the equalizer until the final whistle but could not find success. The team is now focused on their next match against Arenteiro at Espiñedo, which will take place next Saturday at 4:15 pm.
LINEUP:
0-Castilla: Fran González, D. Jiménez (Fortea, 77’), Mario Rivas, Lamini, Diego Aguado (Manu Serrano, 65’), Cestero, Manuel Ángel, Pol Fortuny, Palacios, Yáñez (Adrián Arnu, 77’), and Álvaro Ginés (Bruno Iglesias, 65’).
1-Ponferradina: Prieto, Koke (Jorrín, 62’), Nóvoa, Undabarrena, López (Pau Ferrer, 90’), Kysil, Frimpong, Valle, Keita (Calderón, 62’), Cortés, and Vázquez.
Goals:
0-1 (min. 90): Frimpong.
Disclaimer: Translation generated by artificial intelligence. It may contain inaccuracies.