Guijuelo’s Ruthless First-Half Barrage Stuns Becerril Campos, Cements Top-Four Ambitions in Tercera División RFEF

ESTADIO MARIANO HARO, BECERRIL DE CAMPOS — The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the Estadio Mariano Haro, but it was Guijuelo’s incisive first-half play that darkened Becerril Campos’s prospects, as the visitors surged to a commanding 3-1 victory that reinforced their status among the frontrunners in Spain’s Tercera División RFEF Group 8.

What began as a hopeful outing for the home side swiftly unraveled before the half-hour mark. Guijuelo — unbeaten through five matches and increasingly intent on making their brief exile from higher divisions a fleeting one — imposed their tempo with a clinical edge that Becerril Campos never truly matched. By the 33rd minute, the contest’s outcome was, for all practical purposes, decided.

Guijuelo’s Early Onslaught

Guijuelo wasted little time in asserting their superiority. The breakthrough came in the 17th minute, when a precise move down the right flank culminated in a low cross that eluded the Becerril defense, finding its way to an opportunistic Guijuelo forward, who placed the ball firmly past the stranded goalkeeper. The visitors doubled their lead just 13 minutes later, capitalizing on a turnover in midfield. Quick interplay in the attacking third and a deft finish left the home crowd momentarily hushed.

Barely had Becerril Campos regrouped before Guijuelo struck again. The 33rd minute saw a third visiting goal, this time from a set piece. An inswinging corner was only partially cleared, falling invitingly on the edge of the area for a Guijuelo player to lash into the back of the net with conviction. Three goals in sixteen minutes — a devastating spell that showcased the visitors’ quality and left Becerril Campos facing a steep climb.

A Flicker of Hope for Becerril

To their credit, Becerril Campos responded with resilience. In the 41st minute, they carved out a glimmer of hope, the result of patient buildup play that ended with a scrappy but much-needed finish. The home side’s goal was met with relief and renewed energy from the stands, but hopes of a dramatic comeback never materialized. Though Becerril pressed in the second half, the deficit proved too great, and Guijuelo managed proceedings with a seasoned calm.

No Cards, Just Ruthless Execution

Despite the game’s intensity and the stakes for both sides, the match remained disciplined, with no red cards issued. Instead, it was Guijuelo’s tactical discipline and execution that stood out.

Context: What the Result Means

This victory vaults Guijuelo to 11 points (3W-2D-0L), consolidating their position in fourth place and keeping them within reach of the group’s summit. The Salamanca-based side now boasts an unbeaten start through five matches, with a run of form that stakes their claim as genuine promotion contenders. Their recent momentum, including back-to-back wins over Arandina and Bembibre, has been built on both defensive solidity and an attack that can pounce with little warning.

For Becerril Campos, the latest setback leaves them in 13th place with just four points from five games (1W-1D-3L) — a tally that will concern both manager and supporters. The pattern is becoming familiar: of their last five matches, they have lost three, drawn one, and taken just a single victory. The inability to keep opponents at bay — having now conceded 12 goals in that span — is a glaring issue, and defensive frailties have repeatedly undercut their earnest efforts in attack.

A Rivalry Renewed — and Recast

Meetings between these clubs have traditionally been tightly contested; yet, on this autumn afternoon, Guijuelo’s assertiveness left little room for sentiment. The visitors’ sharpness in transition and set pieces proved decisive, while Becerril’s late first-half goal was, ultimately, a consolation.

Looking Forward: Stakes Rise for Both Sides

For Guijuelo, the path ahead is laden with opportunity. Remaining unbeaten and dispatching teams below them in the table is requisite for any side with aspirations of immediate promotion. Their blend of attacking efficiency and defensive discipline will be sternly tested in the coming weeks, but, for now, confidence surges through the Guijuelo camp.

Becerril Campos, conversely, face pressing questions. With a daunting schedule and mounting pressure, the focus must shift to shoring up their back line and rediscovering the resolve that characterized their solitary early-season win. Any hopes of climbing away from the lower reaches of Group 8 depend on it.

As dusk settled over Mariano Haro, Guijuelo’s traveling supporters offered the loudest voices. Their team had delivered a statement — and, for Becerril, the work to respond has only just begun.