SD Huesca booked their place in the next round of the Copa del Rey with a commanding 5-1 victory over Peña Sport at Estadio San Francisco, turning a potentially awkward away trip into a routine cup win. The Segunda División side were sharper in possession, more clinical in the final third and physically stronger as the match wore on, while Peña Sport’s brief resistance was rewarded with a goal but not the upset their home supporters had hoped for.

Match overview

Peña Sport, competing in the Tercera Federación, set up to defend deep and frustrate their higher-ranked opponents. The hosts packed men behind the ball and looked to spring counterattacks through the channels, but Huesca controlled the rhythm from the opening minutes. The visitors moved the ball quickly from side to side, stretched the home back line and created the first clear opening inside the opening quarter of an hour. Once the first goal arrived, the cup tie began to open up.

Huesca doubled their advantage midway through the first half and looked comfortable, only for Peña Sport to pull one back just before the break and briefly raise hopes of a comeback. Those hopes lasted until the second half, when Huesca reasserted their authority with a third goal and then added two more as spaces appeared in the home defence. The scoreline reflected the gap in level, but Peña Sport contributed to an entertaining cup occasion with commitment and a well-taken goal.

Key moments

• 14th minute: Huesca took the lead after a patient build-up down the right, with a low cross converted from close range.
• 33rd minute: The visitors doubled the advantage through a midfield runner arriving late in the box to finish a cut-back.
• 45+2: Peña Sport pulled one back before half-time, punishing a moment of hesitation in the Huesca defence.
• 58th minute: Huesca restored their two-goal cushion with a header from a corner, killing the home side’s momentum.
• 71st minute: A quick transition ended with a composed finish into the bottom corner for 4-1.
• 86th minute: Huesca completed the scoring late on, converting another set-piece opportunity as Peña Sport tired.

Tactical story

Huesca’s 4-2-3-1 shape gave them control in midfield and allowed their full-backs to push high against Peña Sport’s deep 4-4-2. The visitors circulated the ball well and repeatedly looked to isolate their wide players against the home full-backs. Peña Sport defended with discipline for long spells, but the constant need to shift across the pitch eventually created gaps between the lines. Huesca’s pressing after losing possession was also notable, often pinning the hosts inside their own half and forcing hurried clearances.

The second half was a test of endurance as much as quality. Peña Sport’s early energy dropped, and Huesca’s substitutes added fresh legs and sharper movement in the final third. The visitors’ set-piece threat proved decisive, with two goals arriving from dead-ball situations that highlighted their physical advantage. Peña Sport’s best moments came on the counterattack, but they were too rare to seriously threaten a comeback once Huesca scored their third.

Standout performers

Huesca’s midfield controlled the tempo and won most of the second balls, while their wide attackers caused persistent problems with direct running. The centre-backs were largely untroubled after the opening goal, although Peña Sport’s goal exposed a brief lapse in concentration. For the hosts, the goalkeeper made several saves to keep the score respectable, and the captain led by example in central defence. Peña Sport’s goalscorer deserved credit for taking the one clear chance that came his way before half-time.

What the result means

The win sends Huesca into the next round of the Copa del Rey and gives them valuable momentum ahead of their league commitments. For Peña Sport, the cup run ends, but the performance against professional opposition offered encouragement and a reminder of the financial and sporting gap between the divisions. Huesca will be pleased with the ruthlessness of their finishing, even if the coaching staff will want a cleaner defensive display in the next round.