Castilla draws against Teruel

Real Madrid Castilla drew against Teruel in their debut in Group 2 of the Primera Federación. The Aragonese team started with more intensity, but the reserve team had a great chance to take the lead before halftime when Zarco saved the penalty taken by Rachad. The pace slowed down after the restart, although the physical demands remained. Our team tried until the end, but the scoreline did not change, and Castilla earned a point in their first league match of the season.

Teruel showed more intensity in the opening stages of the match, but our team managed to withstand the initial pressure. Á. Leiva was the first to try with a low shot in the 8th minute. Seven minutes later, the forward couldn't finish the play after a great individual move by Alexis Ciria. In the 17th minute, Albisua scored for Teruel, but the referee disallowed the goal as the ball had gone out of bounds.

The Aragonese team continued to create danger on the flanks, although Mestre responded with good saves to keep the game tied. Castilla increased their attacking pace towards the end of the first half, and in the 39th minute, the referee awarded a handball inside the box following a shot by Naasei. Jorge Tárraga upheld his decision after reviewing the play in the VAR, but Zarco saved the penalty taken by Rachad, and the score remained level at halftime.

In search of a goal
The pace dropped after the restart, and there were no significant chances in the opening minutes. Yáñez tried in the 70th minute with a shot from the edge of the box that went wide. Despite the physical toll, Castilla pushed for victory. In the 81st minute, Mesonero attempted a free-kick that missed the target. Five minutes later, Yáñez fired a powerful shot inside the box, but Zarco denied the madridista goal with a great save. Our team made one last push in attack after Christos was sent off, but Teruel held strong in defense, and the match ended 0-0.

MATCH DETAILS
0-Teruel:  Zarco, López, Felipe, Joserra, Relu, Romera (Redón, 60’), Albisua, Llacer, Gallardo (Gregorio, 71’), Moreno (Moraitis, 60’), and Sesé (Christos, 71’).
0-Castilla:  Mestre, Fortea, Naasei, Mario Rivas, Diego Aguado (Lezcano, 60’), Cestero, Manex Rezola (Roberto, 71’), Á. Leiva, Pol Fortuny (Mesonero, 77’), Alexis Ciria (Yáñez, 60’), and Rachad (Carvajal, 77’).

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