Aurrera de Vitoria secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over SD Deusto in Spain’s Tercera División Group 4 on May 9, 2026. The match at the Estadio de Olaranbe saw the home side grind out three points in a fiercely contested derby-like affair.

Match Overview

Both teams entered the match with contrasting objectives: Aurrera de Vitoria were chasing a spot in the promotion playoffs, while SD Deusto were fighting to avoid the relegation places. The intensity from the opening whistle reflected those stakes.

Key Moments

• 15th minute – Aurrera took the lead when midfielder Gorka Martínez headed in from a free-kick delivery, beating the Deusto goalkeeper at the far post.
• 38th minute – SD Deusto responded well and equalised through a stunning long-range strike by striker Aitor Larrea, who curled the ball into the top corner from 25 yards.
• 62nd minute – The decisive goal came after the break. A swift move down the right flank ended with full-back Iker Etxeberria crossing low for forward Unai López, who slotted home from six yards.
• 85th minute – Deusto pushed for an equaliser and came close when a header from a corner hit the crossbar, but Aurrera held on.

Tactical Story

Aurrera de Vitoria set up in a compact 4-4-2, looking to absorb pressure and hit on the counter. Their discipline in midfield was key, with Martínez and captain Ander Gil breaking up play effectively. SD Deusto dominated possession at times but lacked the cutting edge inside the box.

Standout Performances

Unai López’s winner capped a lively performance as the forward troubled the Deusto defence with his movement. Goalkeeper Jon Ander also made several crucial saves in the final 10 minutes to preserve the lead. For SD Deusto, Aitor Larrea’s equaliser was a moment of brilliance, but his teammates could not build on it.

Table Impact

The win kept Aurrera de Vitoria in contention for the playoff positions in Spain TD4, while SD Deusto remained deep in the relegation battle, now needing positive results in their remaining fixtures.