In a tense encounter at Estadio El Castañal, Selaya edged out Montañas Pas with a narrow 1-0 victory on November 2, 2025. The match was crucial for both teams, each struggling to find their footing in the Tercera División RFEF - Group 3 standings. With this win, Selaya moves to 12th place with 8 points, while Montañas Pas remains at the bottom of the table with just 2 points.
The game began with an electric atmosphere as fans filled the stands, hoping for a much-needed boost from their respective teams. Just eight minutes into the match, Selaya struck first. An unknown player found the back of the net, giving Selaya an early lead that would prove vital as they sought to capitalize on Montañas Pas's ongoing struggles. This goal not only set the tone for the match but also highlighted Montañas Pas's defensive woes that have plagued them throughout the season.
As I had predicted in my preview, Selaya came out aggressively, pressing high and looking to unsettle their opponents right from kickoff. However, I must admit that my expectation of a more decisive scoreline-perhaps something like 3-1-was overly optimistic given how tightly contested this match turned out to be. Montañas Pas showed resilience despite their poor form and fought hard to equalize.
Throughout the first half, Montañas Pas struggled to create clear chances against a determined Selaya defense. Their attempts were often thwarted by well-timed tackles and organized positioning from Selaya's backline. As time wore on, it became evident that Montañas Pas needed a spark-a moment of brilliance-to turn their fortunes around.
The second half saw Montañas Pas ramp up their efforts in search of an equalizer. They pushed forward more frequently and began to test Selaya's goalkeeper with several shots from distance. Yet, every attempt seemed just shy of finding its mark or was met with solid saves that kept Selaya's lead intact.
Despite mounting pressure from Montañas Pas late in the game, they could not break through Selaya's defenses. The final whistle blew after 90 minutes of play, sealing a hard-fought victory for Selaya and leaving Montañas Pas still searching for their first win of the season.
This result is significant for both teams moving forward. For Selaya, it provides a much-needed morale boost after struggling through recent matches that included four losses in five games prior to this encounter. It may serve as a turning point as they prepare for their next fixture against Cayón on November 9.
On the other hand, Montañas Pas faces increasing pressure as they remain winless after nine matches played this season. Their upcoming clash against Colindres will be critical; failure to secure points could deepen their crisis and further diminish confidence within the squad.
As we look ahead, both teams have much at stake in these next fixtures-Selaya aims to build on this momentum while Montañas Pas desperately seeks redemption before it's too late in what has already been a challenging campaign.