Deportiva Minera 3-2 UD Castellonense — Deportiva Minera edged UD Castellonense in a five-goal Spanish Segunda División RFEF thriller on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with a late David Álvarez strike sealing a 3-2 home victory after the visitors had fought back from two goals down.

A fast start and a two-goal cushion

Playing at the Estadio Ángel Celdrán, Deportiva Minera were on the front foot from the opening whistle. The hosts pressed high, moved the ball quickly through midfield and were rewarded in the 14th minute when Álvaro García swept home a low cross from the right. Minera doubled their advantage on 28 minutes through Sergio Chinchilla, whose dipping effort from just outside the box gave the Castellonense goalkeeper no chance.

For much of the first half, Minera looked in complete control. Their 4-2-3-1 shape allowed the wide players to stretch UD Castellonense, while the double pivot protected the back line and recycled possession efficiently. Castellonense struggled to keep the ball for sustained periods and were forced into a series of hurried clearances.

Castellonense fight back

UD Castellonense responded well before the break. On 32 minutes, Jorge Perona rose highest from a corner and powered a header into the net to halve the deficit. That goal changed the mood of the match, giving the visitors belief and forcing Minera into a more cautious approach.

The second half became a more open contest. Castellonense switched to a more direct style, looking for Perona and Adrián Ceballos in the channels. Their persistence paid off on 74 minutes when Ceballos latched onto a loose ball inside the area and calmly finished to make it 2-2. At that point, the away side looked the more likely winner, with Minera struggling to regain their early rhythm.

Late drama and standout performers

Just as the match appeared to be heading for a draw, Deportiva Minera found a final moment of quality. In the 88th minute, a quickly taken throw-in released the home side down the left, and the resulting cross was turned in by David Álvarez from close range. The goal sparked wild celebrations and left Castellonense with no time to respond.

Álvaro García was a constant threat for Minera, combining sharp movement with an eye for goal. Sergio Chinchilla controlled the tempo in midfield, while David Álvarez delivered the decisive contribution. For UD Castellonense, Jorge Perona and Adrián Ceballos were the standout performers, with both players taking their goals well and driving their team back into the contest.

Tactical story and table impact

Minera’s early pressing and quick transitions proved the difference. They allowed Castellonense back into the game after dropping their intensity, but their ability to create one final chance showed the kind of resilience that matters in the Segunda División RFEF. Castellonense, meanwhile, will be frustrated after a brave comeback yielded no points.

The win gives Deportiva Minera a valuable boost in the standings and strengthens their position in the upper half of the table. For UD Castellonense, the result leaves them searching for consistency as they look to climb away from the lower reaches of the division. In a league where every point is hard-earned, this five-goal classic will be remembered as one of the weekend’s most entertaining fixtures.