Portugalete secured a valuable 2-1 win over Coruxo FC in the Spanish Segunda División RFEF, using home advantage and a late decisive goal to take all three points at Estadio La Florida. It was a hard-fought contest between two sides who knew each other well, and the result could prove important in the battle for mid-table stability.

Portugalete started brightly and took the lead in the 24th minute through a well-worked move down the right. Aitor Fernández delivered a teasing cross, and Mikel Ruiz rose highest to head the ball into the bottom corner. The home crowd responded with loud support, and Portugalete continued to press for a second goal.

Coruxo FC grew into the game after the half-hour mark. The Galician side began to keep possession more effectively and created a few half-chances before the break. Their persistence was rewarded in the 61st minute when Brais Abelenda found space just outside the box and curled a fine shot beyond the goalkeeper to make it 1-1.

Match Overview

The match was a typical Segunda División RFEF encounter: competitive, physical and tactically cautious for long periods. Portugalete were more direct, looking to get the ball into the box quickly, while Coruxo preferred to build through midfield. Both defences were tested, but neither goalkeeper was overwhelmed until the closing stages.

With the game heading toward a draw, Portugalete pushed more players forward. Their pressure told in the 82nd minute when a corner was only partially cleared. The ball fell to Iker García on the edge of the area, and he struck a low, deflected effort past the goalkeeper to seal the win.

Key Moments

• 24’ – Portugalete take the lead: Mikel Ruiz headed home from Aitor Fernández’s cross.
• 61’ – Coruxo equalise: Brais Abelenda curled a fine shot into the corner.
• 82’ – Portugalete win it late: Iker García’s deflected strike from the edge of the box found the net.

Tactical Story

Portugalete’s 4-4-2 setup was designed to limit Coruxo’s central creativity. The midfield stayed compact, forcing the visitors wide, and the defence dealt well with crosses for most of the match. Coruxo’s equaliser came from a rare moment when Portugalete dropped too deep, allowing Abelenda time to shoot.

In the final twenty minutes, Portugalete switched to a more attacking shape, bringing on an extra forward. The decision paid off. Coruxo struggled to clear their lines under sustained pressure, and the late goal was a just reward for the home side’s ambition.

Standout Players

Mikel Ruiz was a constant threat in the air and took his goal well. Iker García made the difference from the bench with the winning goal. For Coruxo, Brais Abelenda was their most dangerous player, and his equaliser briefly looked like it would earn a point.

What It Means

The win lifts Portugalete’s confidence and gives them valuable momentum in the Segunda División RFEF. Coruxo FC will be disappointed to concede so late, but their overall performance showed enough quality to suggest they will pick up points in the coming weeks. The head-to-head between these two remains tightly contested, and this 2-1 result will be remembered as a hard-earned home victory.