Title: Añorga Breaks the Drought with Spirited Win Over Eibar III, Igniting Hope in Tercera División RFEF Group 4 Survival Battle

Añorga had waited a long time for a night like this. On a brisk autumn evening in Spain's Tercera División RFEF Group 4, the club from San Sebastián finally tasted victory again, toppling Eibar III 2-1 in a match marked by resolve, drama, and the unmistakeable tension of teams fighting at opposite ends of the table.

For Añorga, every minute without a win this season had added to the burden. After five games, a solitary point and a 17th-place perch left little room for error, and less for hope. Eibar III arrived with modest ambitions for the campaign but a firm grip on mid-table stability—a full six places and six points clear of their hosts, and boasting two wins already. Yet on this evening, it was Añorga who seized the narrative, and perhaps—at long last—a bit of momentum.

Key Moments: A Game of Swings and Character

The first half was cagey, both sides nursing recent wounds and aware of the stakes. Añorga, desperate for a result after four defeats in five matches, found the breakthrough at the half-hour mark. Their opener, dispatched by an unnamed goal scorer, sent the home supporters into rare celebration—a goal as much catharsis as advantage.

Eibar III, showing the resilience that has kept them afloat in the middle of the pack, responded before halftime. Their equalizer in the 41st minute was slick and measured, evidence of a side comfortable in adversity and capable of conjuring chances from limited possession.

But the match’s true turning point came moments after the restart. Barely two minutes into the second half, Añorga reclaimed the initiative, netting what would prove the winner in the 47th minute. The scorer remains undocumented, but the consequences were unmistakable: Añorga had found resolve, and for the first time this campaign, transformed it into a lead to protect.

What followed was a display of grit. Eibar III pressed for the draw, leveraging the attacking impetus that yielded seven points thus far. Añorga, often fragile late in games, showed uncharacteristic composure—defending in numbers, managing the tempo, and denying their opponents clear sight of goal.

No red cards or major disciplinary incidents punctuated the contest, though the tension was evident. Every challenge, every touch, seemed to carry the weight of seasons past and futures uncertain.

Recent Form: The Context of Struggle and Response

Añorga’s struggle in Group 4 has been well documented. Prior to Saturday, their last five fixtures yielded four defeats:

• 0-1 at Zarautz
• 0-1 at Durango
• 1-2 vs Aretxabaleta
• 0-3 at Zamudio
• 1-1 vs Santurtzi

The lone point from the opening day draw was overshadowed by a series of narrow losses. Each match felt like a missed opportunity, and the inability to finish chances had begun to define their campaign.

Eibar III, meanwhile, had been the picture of inconsistency—moments of inspiration offset by lapses:

• 2-2 vs Durango
• 0-4 at Aretxabaleta
• 2-1 vs Zamudio
• 0-2 at Santurtzi
• 2-1 vs Real Sociedad III

Their five matches featured two wins, a draw, and two losses, enough to place them 11th with seven points. Where Añorga had lacked belief, Eibar III had shown flashes of it, though never quite stringing momentum into a run.

Standings Impact and What Lies Ahead

With victory, Añorga moves to 4 points, but remains adrift near the bottom—a long climb yet to come. The win, however, is foundational: their first in the campaign, a reminder that survival is possible when grit meets opportunity.

For Eibar III, the defeat is a setback but not a disaster. With 7 points from six matches, they remain lodged in mid-table, their ceiling limited only by their ability to stabilize defensively and sustain attacking pressure over 90 minutes.

Head-to-head history between these sides has favored Eibar III in recent years, though tonight’s reversal suggests the tide may be turning. Añorga showed an ability to withstand pressure late—something missing for much of September.

The Road Forward: Stakes Intensify

Añorga faces a crucial stretch. Confidence is fragile but earned by nights like this; now, the challenge is to build on victory and escape the relegation mire. The next fixtures will test whether this was a fleeting spark or the start of a renaissance.

Eibar III must regroup, harnessing the lessons of this defeat to avoid sliding into the lower reaches. Their aspirations—whether for playoff soccer or consolidation—depend on learning to turn narrow matches into points.

On a night when the future felt uncertain for both, Añorga found answers. For now, hope returns to San Sebastián, and the battle for survival burns a little brighter.