Late Goals Seal Dramatic Victory for Derio Over Zamudio in Tercera Division Thriller

In a match laden with tension and crucial implications for their seasons, Derio edged past Zamudio with a 3-2 victory at the Estadio Udal Kiroldegia on October 25, 2025. The result not only lifts Derio to sixth place in Group 4 of the Tercera División RFEF, but it also leaves Zamudio staring down the barrel of relegation worries as they remain in 12th position.

As I predicted prior to the match, the outcome would hinge on which team could better exploit defensive frailties. While I expected a low-scoring contest dominated by tactical maneuvers, the reality turned out to be a display of dramatic momentum swings and late-game heroics instead. Derio struck early, netting a goal just four minutes in-an opening that set the tone for a rollercoaster encounter.

Zamudio found their footing and equalized in the 37th minute, rejuvenating hopes among their supporters. But any thoughts of turning the match around were dashed shortly after halftime when Derio's offense surged yet again, scoring just four minutes into the second half. The visitors seemed poised to secure a comfortable victory, but Zamudio clawed back once more, leveling the score at 2-2 in the 77th minute. The excitement surged among fans, already anticipating a potential comeback.

However, just as Zamudio's hopes soared, Derio demonstrated the coolness under pressure that has characterized their recent performances. With just nine minutes left in regulation, Derio found the back of the net once again, solidifying the win and thwarting any thoughts of a Zamudio revival.

With this victory, Derio jumps into the middle of the standings with 11 points from eight matches, evidencing an upward trajectory after their shaky start. Meanwhile, Zamudio's struggles continue, now with only nine points from their last eight outings, which raises concerns about their ability to stay competitive in a league marked by its ferocity.

Looking ahead, Derio will seek to build on this momentum as they aim for a top-five finish, while Zamudio must regroup and galvanize their spirits for upcoming matches. They are running out of opportunities to turn their fortunes around and need to rediscover their winning formula if they hope to avoid a more precarious position. The stakes are high, and as this match illustrated, anything can happen in the Tercera Division.