Somozas Stun Alondras on the Road, Climb Into Contention With Resolute 3-1 Win at Campo do Morrazo

In a brisk Atlantic afternoon defined by clinical finishing and a dash of defiance, Somozas delivered a statement of intent at Campo do Morrazo, toppling high-flying Alondras with a 3-1 victory that sent ripples through the early Tercera División RFEF Group 1 standings. Entering the match with just one defeat in their opening five games, Alondras were poised to consolidate their top-five position, but a determined Somozas side—fueled by recent resurgence—rewrote the script and the pecking order.

Early Blow Sets the Tone

From the first whistle, Somozas exuded purpose, pressing high and swarming the midfield. Their intent bore fruit just 15 minutes in. A crisp move slicing through the Alondras rearguard culminated with Somozas’ opener, silencing the home crowd and shifting the match’s momentum decisively. Somozas’ discipline without the ball and sharp transitions negated Alondras’ attempts to settle, forcing the hosts into hurried clearances and uncharacteristic errors.

Hammer Strike Before the Interval

Alondras pressed forward, seeking a foothold, but their probing was met time and again by Somozas’ compact defensive structure and assured goalkeeper. As the interval approached, the visitors struck a psychological hammer blow. In the 45th minute, exploiting a lapse in concentration in the Alondras backline, Somozas doubled their lead. The timing could not have been crueler for Alondras, who trudged to the dressing room knowing their unbeaten home streak was under siege.

Somozas Seize Control—Alondras Left to Chase

If halftime promised an Alondras response, Somozas had other ideas. They maintained their shape, absorbed the hosts’ mounting pressure, and picked their moments to break. The third goal—arriving in the 68th minute—put the contest beyond reach for the home side. Somozas’ attacker latched onto a swift counter, his low drive threading past the outstretched Alondras keeper to the delight of the traveling faithful.

For Alondras, recent memories of defensive solidity vanished. Their efforts turned frantic, and while they did muster a late consolation in the 81st minute, the gulf on the day was clear. The strike offered brief respite but did little to alter the narrative—a day when Somozas’ efficiency and focus won out over possession and past form.

Context: A Clash of Trajectories

This fixture pitted two sides in contrasting moods. Alondras, having started the campaign brightly with three wins and a draw in their opening five, had stumbled only once—against Arosa—before Sunday’s setback. Their recent 2-2 away draw at Coruña suggested resilience, if also a hint of defensive vulnerability.

Conversely, Somozas arrived at Morrazo buoyed by a shutout win over Polvorín. Their campaign had begun with stumbles, not least a shuddering 0-5 defeat at Celtiga, but the team had steadied: a sequence of draws and wins pulling them from the lower reaches of the table. Today’s victory, their second on the bounce, marked a decisive turning point.

Implications for the Table and Beyond

For Alondras, defeat halts their momentum and opens the top of the table to renewed competition. Remaining in fifth with 10 points, they still hold a positive record, but the manner of this defeat—especially at home—poses questions for manager and squad alike. Their defensive record, so robust early in the season, has now seen five concessions in the last two matches. Whether this proves a wobble or a trend will define their autumn.

Somozas, meanwhile, leapfrog rivals and rise to 11 points, now breathing down the necks of Alondras and other early pace-setters. Their balance of defensive fortitude and clinical finishing—nine goals scored, only one conceded in their last three outings—suggests a side finding its rhythm as the campaign’s first phase nears its end.

Key Plays and Disciplinary Notes

The match, though tense, unfolded with little by way of disciplinary drama. No red cards marred the contest, and both sides finished with their full complement on the pitch—a testament to the controlled aggression on display, even as the stakes rose.

Head-to-Head and What Lies Ahead

Historically, this fixture has offered close contests, but Somozas’ victory marks a notable shift: a rare away win at Morrazo and a warning to contenders that the green-and-whites are moving past early-season skepticism. As fixtures quicken, Alondras will seek an immediate response, with lessons to absorb on both ends of the field. Somozas, meanwhile, eye a climb into the playoff picture—a prospect that seemed distant just a month ago.

Both clubs emerge from Sunday changed: one in need of answers, the other brimming with belief and plotting a charge up Group 1’s unpredictable summit.