UD Torre del Mar 0–1 Arenas Armilla: Away Side Progress in Tercera Federación Play‑Offs

Date: 24 May 2026  |  Venue: Estadio Juan Rojas, Torre del Mar

Arenas Armilla edged past UD Torre del Mar with a 1–0 victory in the first leg of their Tercera Federación promotion play‑off tie on Sunday evening. A well‑executed counter‑attack in the 67th minute proved the difference, setting up a tense second leg in Armilla.

First‑Half Struggles

The match started at a high tempo, with both teams committing men forward. Torre del Mar, playing on their home artificial surface, created the first chance when striker Álvaro Martín fired wide from close range. Arenas Armilla, coached by Javier López, remained disciplined and grew into the game as the half progressed. The visitors’ goalkeeper David Sánchez made a smart save from a free‑kick just before the break.

The Winning Goal

The decisive moment came in the 67th minute. Arenas Armilla won possession in midfield and launched a swift counter‑attack. Winger Ismael Ruiz carried the ball 40 metres before slipping a pass to striker Juan Carlos Prieto, who slotted home with his left foot. Torre del Mar appealed for a foul in the build‑up, but the referee waved play on.

Second‑Leg Outlook

Torre del Mar pushed for an equaliser in the final 20 minutes but lacked precision in the final third. Their best chance fell to substitute Pablo González, whose header was cleared off the line. The result leaves Arenas Armilla with a narrow advantage heading into the return leg at home. Torre del Mar will need to score at least once to stay alive in the promotion race.

• Yellow cards: Torre del Mar 2, Arenas Armilla 3
• Shots on target: Torre del Mar 4 – 3 Arenas Armilla
• Corners: Torre del Mar 6 – 2 Arenas Armilla

The second leg is scheduled for 31 May, and both teams will be fully aware that a single goal could flip the tie.