Spanish Segunda División RFEF: UCAM Murcia 1-1 CD Linares Deportivo UCAM Murcia and CD Linares Deportivo battled to a 1-1 draw in a fiercely contested match. Linares took an early lead, stunning the home crowd with a goal from a direct free-kick in the 15th minute. Murcia responded with increasing pressure and finally found their equalizer in the 70th minute through a close-range tap-in after a goalmouth scramble. The final twenty minutes were end-to-end, with both teams hitting the woodwork in a desperate search for a winner. The intensity of the match was reflected in the number of bookings, as the referee struggled to maintain control at times. A point apiece is probably a fair result, with both sides showing enough quality and fight to deserve something from the game. This result maintains the status quo for both teams in a congested mid-table. The Murcia manager felt his side showed great spirit, stating, "After going behind early, we showed real character. On another day we win it." The Linares coach was also satisfied, noting, "A point away at a place like this is always a good result. We were solid and created good chances."