In a gripping encounter at the Estadio Ciudad de Lucena, Ciudad de Lucena and San Roque Lepe battled to a 1-1 draw on November 2, 2025. The match was crucial for both teams, with Ciudad looking to solidify their position in the upper tier of Group 10 of the Tercera División RFEF and San Roque desperately seeking points to climb out of mid-table obscurity.
The first half unfolded with both sides testing each other but failing to find the back of the net. Ciudad entered the match with confidence after a strong performance against Castilleja just days prior, while San Roque aimed to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Bollullos. As I had predicted in my preview, Ciudad's midfield maestro Jos Mara sought to control possession early on, but San Roque's defense held firm.
As the second half progressed, it became clear that both teams were eager for a breakthrough. In the 74th minute, Ciudad finally broke the deadlock when an unknown player found space and slotted home a goal that sent their fans into raptures. This moment seemed to ignite Ciudad's hopes of securing all three points and further establishing their place among promotion contenders.
However, San Roque Lepe was not ready to concede defeat. With time running out and urgency mounting, they pushed forward in search of an equalizer. Their persistence paid off when they leveled the score in the 86th minute through another unknown scorer. The late goal stunned Ciudad and shifted momentum as both teams fought hard for a winner in the dying moments.
This result leaves Ciudad de Lucena sitting comfortably in third place with 17 points from nine matches (5 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses), while San Roque Lepe, now at tenth place with 12 points (2 wins, 6 draws, and 1 loss), continues to grapple with inconsistency this season. For Ciudad, this draw may feel like two points dropped given their recent form; they had been riding high after impressive victories leading up to this match.
Looking ahead, Ciudad will face Pozoblanco next week as they aim to regain momentum after this setback. Meanwhile, San Roque will host Cádiz II in what promises to be another critical fixture as they strive for consistency and aim to climb higher in the standings.
Reflecting on my pre-match predictions-while I anticipated a tight contest between these two teams-I certainly did not foresee such dramatic late-game heroics from San Roque Lepe. This match serves as a reminder that anything can happen in football; resilience often pays off when least expected. Both teams have much at stake moving forward as they navigate through this competitive group stage filled with challenges and opportunities alike.