In a commanding display at Campo Municipal de El Paso, Atlético Paso secured a decisive 3-0 victory over UD San Fernando on November 2, 2025. This win not only served as a much-needed bounce back from last week's disappointing loss to Arucas but also solidified Atlético Paso's ambitions in the Tercera División RFEF - Group 12 standings.
The match kicked off with high stakes for both teams, each vying for crucial points that could tilt their season trajectories. Atlético Paso, sitting in fourth place with 16 points after eight matches, was determined to cement their position among the top contenders. Conversely, UD San Fernando, currently seventh with 14 points, aimed to capitalize on recent momentum following their dominant victory over Tenisca.
The first goal came as a relief for the home side and a setback for San Fernando when an Atlético player scored in the 28th minute. Although the identity of the scorer remains unknown, this early strike set the tone for what would become a challenging evening for the visitors. From there, Atlético Paso displayed impressive control of possession and made it clear that they were intent on dictating the pace of play.
As the match progressed into its final stages, Atlético Paso struck again in the 82nd minute with another goal that extended their lead to two. With each passing moment growing increasingly tense for UD San Fernando, hopes of a comeback began to dwindle. To add insult to injury, an unfortunate red card issued to an Atlético player just before stoppage time did little to shift the game's momentum.
During six minutes added to regulation time-an extension marked by both teams showcasing frustration-a final act unfolded as Atlético Paso netted their third goal in the dying moments of play. Celebrations erupted while San Fernando stood deflated; their evening had taken a turn neither they nor their supporters anticipated.
This result is particularly telling within the context of both teams' recent performances. Following this match, Atlético Paso has climbed confidently into fourth place on the table with five wins and only two losses from eight games played. Meanwhile, UD San Fernando must now reflect on what went wrong during this clash and how they can improve-having suffered a loss that follows inconsistent results in recent weeks.
Going forward, Atlético Paso faces yet another challenge as they prepare to visit San Bartolomé on November 8-eager to maintain their upward trend after this important win. For UD San Fernando, who will host San Miguel just one day later, reclaiming lost ground will be paramount if they hope to avoid slipping further down league standings.
Reflecting upon my pre-match prediction-that this encounter could produce fireworks-I must admit I miscalculated just how effective Atlético Paso would be against UD San Fernando's defenses coming off a high-scoring win themselves. However, it appears I underestimated Atlético's resolve following their last defeat and should know better than to bet against home advantage in such tightly contested matches. As always in football, expectations can shift dramatically based on performance-and tonight truly belonged to Atlético Paso.