UD Tomares Edges Past Cadiz B in Hard-Fought Tercera División Clash

UD Tomares secured a vital 2-1 victory over Cadiz B on Sunday, May 10, 2026, in a tense Spanish Tercera División RFEF encounter. The home side showed resilience to overcome a spirited second-string Cadiz outfit, boosting their position in the league standings with three crucial points.

The match, played at Tomares’ home ground, saw the hosts take control early. A well-worked move in the 18th minute resulted in a clinical finish from veteran striker Miguel Ángel Pérez, who slotted home after a neat through ball from midfielder Jesús Navas. The goal settled any early nerves and gave Tomares a deserved lead.

Cadiz B, fielding a mix of academy prospects and experienced reserves, responded with composure. Their equaliser came just before the half-hour mark through winger Antonio López, who curled a delightful shot into the far corner after cutting inside from the left flank. The first half ended 1-1, with both sides creating additional chances but failing to convert.

Second-Half Drama Decides the Points

The second half was a more cautious affair as both teams sought to avoid mistakes. Tomares regained the lead in the 67th minute through a controversial penalty. Defender Javier Romero was adjudged to have been brought down inside the box, and captain Alejandro Torres stepped up to fire the spot-kick into the bottom left corner.

Cadiz B pressed for another equaliser but found the Tomares defence, marshalled by centre-back Carlos Martínez, in resolute form. The visitors had a golden opportunity in the 82nd minute when a cross found substitute striker David López unmarked, but he headed straight at the goalkeeper. Tomares held on for a deserved win.

Standout Performers and Tactical Notes

• Man of the Match: Miguel Ángel Pérez (Tomares) – Scored the opener and led the line tirelessly.
• Key Stat: Tomares registered 7 shots on target to Cadiz B’s 4, reflecting their slightly superior attacking threat.
• Tactical Shift: Cadiz B switched to a more direct approach in the second half but lacked the final ball.

Impact on the Table

With this win, UD Tomares moved up to seventh in the Tercera División RFEF Group 4 standings, keeping their faint promotion playoff hopes alive. Cadiz B, meanwhile, remained in mid-table, missing a chance to close the gap on the top five. The result also extended Tomares’ unbeaten home run to five matches.