Brujas Salamanca edged out AC Colina 2-1 in a hard-fought Segunda División encounter on 22 June 2026, grabbing a vital away victory that keeps their promotion hopes alive. The match, played at Colina’s home ground, saw the visitors come from behind to claim all three points in a tense, physical contest.

Match Overview

AC Colina started brightly and took the lead midway through the first half, but Brujas Salamanca responded with two well-taken goals either side of the interval. The result lifts Salamanca into the top four of the Segunda División standings, while Colina remain in mid-table with work to do if they are to challenge for a playoff spot.

The opening 20 minutes belonged to the home side, who pressed high and forced several corners. Their persistence paid off in the 27th minute when striker Matías Farías latched onto a through ball and slotted past Brujas goalkeeper Diego Rojas to make it 1-0. However, the lead lasted only eight minutes.

Key Moments

• 27' Goal – AC Colina 1-0: Farías finishes calmly after a well-weighted pass from midfield.
• 35' Goal – Brujas Salamanca 1-1: A free kick from the right flank is headed home by central defender Francisco Pino to level the scores.
• 58' Goal – Brujas Salamanca 2-1: Winger Ángel Vergara cuts inside from the left and bends a shot into the far corner, leaving the Colina keeper no chance.
• 72' Red Card – AC Colina: Midfielder Carlos Leiva receives a second yellow for a late challenge, reducing the hosts to ten men.

Tactical Story

Colina’s early high press forced turnovers but left gaps in behind. After their equaliser, Brujas Salamanca dropped deeper, inviting pressure while looking to counter. The sending-off further tilted the balance, and Salamanca managed the game professionally in the final quarter-hour, keeping possession and limiting Colina to long-range efforts.

Standout Players

For Brujas Salamanca, Ángel Vergara was a constant threat on the left flank, scoring the winner and drawing several fouls. Defender Francisco Pino was solid at the back and decisive from a set piece. For Colina, Matías Farías took his goal well but was isolated after the red card.

Season Impact

The victory moves Brujas Salamanca to 24 points in the Segunda División table, three points clear of the playoff line with a game in hand. AC Colina stay 10th on 17 points, now six points adrift of the top six. The two sides meet again in the return fixture in October, which could prove crucial in the battle for promotion.