Racing dropped the lead by drawing at home against Unionistas (1-1)

Zero draw Sports and alcorcon and the defeat of Castile in front Ceuta for 0-3, he offered racing an unbeatable opportunity to climb to the top of the group and take a big step in the fight for direct placement in the second league. However, the people of Ferrol missed their big opportunity by drawing at home Unionists of Salamanca. those of Cristobal They are a point behind Alcorcón, who maintain their lead. Madrid have the ball in their roof, it is enough for them to win the three remaining games, Mérida and San Sebastián de los Reyes at home and away to San Fernando to be in the second division. Racing, to progress, need to do their homework, win their three games, Badajoz and Celta B at home and away to Talavera and believe that Alcorcón will drop points in one of their three games.

Salamanca’s game was intense, typical of two teams that needed to win and set up the game to counter their opponent’s strengths. According to racing It was difficult for him to play his game, touch the ball comfortably and find his wings, while Unionistas put the ball on top without complicating life too much, looking for Mario Losada. In the first minutes, the game took place in the middle of the field, with few attacks. However, after 14 minutes of the game, with a lateral cross, without excessive danger, Gazzaniga made his life miserable and in the presence of David Castro lost the ball, which Mario Losada took advantage of, from the ground, and pushed it deep. networks. A gift and a defeat for the people from Ferrol in a game of such importance.

The goal encouraged the people of Ferrol, who were looking more for the opponent’s space. Carlos Vicente and Héber Pena began to gain prominence in the team, searching the Unionista area and forcing some attacks. They claimed that he grabbed Carlos Vicente and Héber’s fall on Fran Rodríguez as a penalty, although the referee did not penalize anything.

Racing equalized before the break. If Gazzaniga gave the goal to the Unionists, the equalizer came with another mistake, in a bad transfer by Fran Rodríguez who surprised his goalkeeper and ended up in the box. 1-1 again opened the game for both of the two teams.

He had to defend himself

The second part began with a greater dominance of the Unionists, who easily reached the area of ​​the Racinguists. Dani Ponz brought Juampa onto the field at halftime instead of the celebrated Ahn. For his part, at the start of the second half, Cristóbal brought on Álex López and Jorge Padilla instead of Luis Chacón and Jesús Bernal. Attacking change, as both Álex and Padilla look easily into the opponent’s area, with the aim of winning the match.

The Unionists had more control over the game, but without a shot on goal. Cristóbal brought in David del Pozo to strengthen the midfield, withdrew Manu Justo, so Padilla started playing center forward. Dani Ponz, the local coach also decided to put Iván Chapela and Cristián Santos in the attack to start the game.

Racing, faced with the pressure of their rival, had to defend, although they never suffered as the Unionists hardly had a shot on goal. After the demanding game in Córdoba on Wednesday, the Ferrolans held up well, although the team lacked the freshness of the other games.

Racing had to struggle until the end of the game, although the marker did not move. A draw is the lesser evil for Racing, who are still alive for the title, although that depends on their results and what Alcorcón do.

Technical document

1: Unionists of Salamanca. Rescue from the cross; Fran Rodríguez, Ramiro, Antonio Leal, Jon Tojo; Óscar Sanz (Borja Díaz, min. 70), Héctor Nestral; De la Nava (Cristián Santos, min. 64), Ahn (Juanpa, min. 46), Beneit (Chapela, min. 64); Mario Losada (Mikel Carro, min. 76).

1: Races. Gazzaniga, Enol, Bourdal, David Castro, Brais; Fran Manzanara, Jesús Bernal (Álex López, min. 54), Luis Chacón (Jorge Padilla, min. 54); Carlos Vicente, Manu Justo (David del Pozo, min. 63), Héber Pena (Manel Martínez, min. 82).

Goals:1-0, min 14: Mario Losada; 1-1, min 37: Fran Rodríguez on his own goal.

Referee: Álvaro Rodríguez Recio (Madrid). Yellow Mario LOsada and Antonio Leal in Unionisti, as well as Héber and David Castro (he is fifth) in Racing.