CD San Roque de Lepe suffered a narrow 1-0 home defeat against Ceuta B in the Spanish Tercera División RFEF (Group 10) on 10 May 2026. The match, held at the Estadio Ciudad de Lepe and kicking off at 18:00, was a tense, low-scoring affair decided by a single goal. Ceuta B secured a vital away victory as they continue their push for a top-half finish, while San Roque’s playoff hopes took a hit.

Match Overview

From the first whistle, Ceuta B showed attacking intent, pressing high and forcing San Roque into early errors. San Roque, known for their strong home record, struggled to find their rhythm. The decisive moment came midway through the first half, and despite San Roque's second-half rally, Ceuta B held on to claim all three points.

Goal and Key Moments

• 24th minute (0-1):Ceuta B’s goal came from a well-worked move. A short corner was played to the edge of the box, where the midfielder clipped a cross towards the far post. The unmarked winger arrived to volley the ball past the San Roque goalkeeper from close range.
• 44th minute: San Roque almost equalised just before half-time. A long throw into the box caused chaos, and the ball fell to a midfielder whose half-volley was brilliantly tipped over the bar by the Ceuta B custodian.
• 58th minute: San Roque were reduced to ten men when their centre-back received a second yellow card for a late challenge. This forced the home side to adopt a more defensive shape for the final half-hour.
• 78th minute: Despite being a man down, San Roque created their best chance of the second half. A quick free-kick found their striker in space, but he dragged his shot wide of the near post.

Tactical Story

San Roque de Lepe set up in a 4-3-3, aiming to use width from their full-backs. However, Ceuta B’s aggressive 4-2-3-1 disrupted passing lanes and forced San Roque long. After the red card, San Roque switched to a 4-4-1 formation, sitting deep and hoping for a counter. Ceuta B, content to protect their lead, dropped into a compact block and absorbed pressure without panic.

Standings Impact

The victory lifted Ceuta B to 7th place in Group 10, now with 44 points and within three points of the top five. For San Roque de Lepe, the defeat left them 5th, but their grip on a play-off spot loosened as the chasing pack closed in. The loss was particularly damaging because it came at home and against a direct rival for the upper half of the table.

Ceuta B’s disciplined performance, capped by an early goal and a resolute defensive display, earned them a deserved win. San Roque will need to regroup quickly if they are to retain their playoff ambitions in the remaining fixtures of the Tercera División season.