Don Benito 3-2 Puente Genil — CD Don Benito edged a five-goal thriller against Puente Genil in the Spanish Segunda División RFEF on Sunday evening, with a late winner at the Estadio Vicente Sanz deciding a match that had threatened to slip away from the hosts.

Don Benito built a two-goal lead before half-time and appeared to be in control, but Puente Genil responded with a determined second-half comeback. The visitors levelled the score with less than 20 minutes remaining, only for Don Benito to find a final breakthrough in the closing stages.

Match overview

• Competition: Spanish Segunda División RFEF
• Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
• Kick-off: 19:00 local time
• Venue: Estadio Vicente Sanz
• Final score: Don Benito 3-2 Puente Genil

Key moments

The home side made the ideal start and opened the scoring in the 12th minute. A well-worked set-piece created confusion in the Puente Genil box, and Álvaro Gómez reacted first to stab the ball home from close range. Don Benito doubled their advantage in the 38th minute when Rubén Sánchez met a deep cross with a powerful header.

Puente Genil came out with far more aggression after the interval. They pulled one back in the 56th minute through Javi López, whose low drive from the edge of the area beat the goalkeeper. The visitors then equalised in the 72nd minute when Manuel Cañete converted from the penalty spot after a foul inside the box.

With the momentum now with Puente Genil, the match looked likely to end in a draw. But Don Benito responded with character and found the winner in the 88th minute. David Moreno timed his run into the box perfectly and turned a low cross past the goalkeeper to send the home supporters into celebration.

Tactical story

Don Benito’s first-half performance was built on set-piece quality and aggressive pressing. They won second balls in midfield and quickly turned defence into attack, which allowed them to establish a comfortable lead. However, their intensity dropped after the break, and Puente Genil took advantage by pushing more players forward.

Puente Genil’s wide players caused problems throughout the second half, stretching Don Benito’s back line and creating space for late runs into the area. The penalty gave them the belief to chase an equaliser, but their attacking commitment left gaps at the back, and Don Benito punished them in the final minutes.

Standout performers

David Moreno produced the decisive moment and was a constant nuisance with his movement in and around the penalty area. Álvaro Gómez set the tone with the early goal, while Rubén Sánchez was strong in the air at both ends of the pitch.

For Puente Genil, Javi López was the driving force behind their comeback, and Manuel Cañete showed composure from the penalty spot. Their second-half display was full of energy, even if the result ultimately went against them.

What it means

The victory is an important one for Don Benito, who showed resilience after conceding twice in the second half. It keeps them competitive in the Segunda División RFEF and underlines the value of their home form. Puente Genil leave with no points but with a performance that suggests they can cause problems for opponents in the weeks ahead.