The atmosphere at Anexo Gran Canaria was electric as Las Palmas III faced off against the struggling Telde on November 1, 2025. What unfolded was an emphatic 5-1 victory for Las Palmas III, illustrating their rising form in the Tercera División RFEF - Group 12 and deepening Telde's woes as they remained winless this season.
Las Palmas III entered the match with a recent run of good form, including two wins and a draw in their last five matches. Their confidence was palpable, especially after an impressive 6-1 rout over San Bartolom just weeks earlier. On the other hand, Telde had not seen victory since the season began and came into this match desperately looking to turn around their misfortunes but instead found themselves overwhelmed.
The first half began with Las Palmas III dominating possession and creating numerous opportunities. Despite several chances, it wasn't until the closing moments of the half that they truly broke through. In a stunning display of offensive prowess, they scored three goals back-to-back just before halftime-each coming within a matter of mere minutes from one another. The crowd erupted as Las Palmas III went into the break with a commanding lead that left Telde reeling.
As anticipated in my pre-match preview-though I may have overstated Telde's potential-I noted how key players like Alfonso Ruiz could exploit defensive gaps and change the tide of the game. Ruiz proved to be instrumental today, though I never expected Las Palmas III to score so decisively nor did I foresee Telde falling apart under pressure so quickly.
After halftime, Las Palmas III continued to apply pressure. They scored again in the 86th minute, bringing their total to four goals, leaving little doubt about the outcome. Just minutes later, as time expired and a sense of hope appeared lost for Telde fans, they managed to find the net in injury time-a brief glimmer of light before darkness fell once more on their season efforts.
Despite managing only a single goal late in injury time through an unknown player-it's worth noting it hardly overshadowed Las Palmas' dominance throughout this matchup. With this result now cemented into history books as a 5-1 final scoreline, Las Palmas III climbed to mid-table while Telde remained stuck at the very bottom with only two points from eight matches played.
Looking ahead; for Las Palmas III, upcoming challenges await as they visit Panadería Pulido next week seeking to build upon this momentum. Meanwhile, Telde will face Herbania at home-a crucial match if they want anything resembling a fighting chance at salvaging their season.
This clash showcased not only physical ability but also tactical mastery from Las Palmas III as they capitalized on every opportunity presented by Telde's disorganization and fragile morale. With confidence growing among Las Palmas players after such an integral win and despair settling deeper within Telde's camp, these teams are clearly heading in opposite directions as we progress through November.
For now though; supporters bask in glory while those clad in yellow will be left mulling over what could have been-and why football can be such a cruel yet enthralling game.