Beasain KE returned empty-handed from their visit to CD Ebro's ground after conceding a goal in the 89th minute that decided a tremendously tight match (1-0). The result, painful due to its timing, has direct consequences on the standings: the Beasain team has fallen back into relegation positions with only three matchdays remaining.
The encounter at La Almozara lived up to expectations: maximum equality, few chances, and high tension. Ebro warned first with a shot that hit the post and another attempt that went high, but Beasain was not far behind. In fact, the clearest chance of the first half for the Beasain darras came with a powerful shot that forced the local goalkeeper into a brilliant save.
The goalkeeper from Huesca would end up being one of the key figures of the match. In the 59th minute, he saved a penalty taken by Gaztañaga, an action that could have completely changed the course of the game and left the visiting team, who had competed fiercely, feeling the impact.
It was a very tight match, with few chances, and a last-minute goal decided everything. The result is painful, but the team will continue to fight.
Until that moment, Beasain had shown solidity, organization, and the ability to trouble an opponent particularly strong at their home stadium, where they remain undefeated. Ebro had even seen a goal disallowed in the early stages due to a tight offside call, a play that already anticipated how fine the margins would be.
Just when everything pointed to a draw, the decisive blow arrived. In the 89th minute, Javi Hernández headed in a corner kick to score the only goal of the match. A cold shower for the Beasain team, who had resisted firmly throughout the game and deserved much more.
The defeat leaves Beasain in a precarious position. With 32 points, the team drops into relegation spots, although they still have clear chances of salvation. They are only two points behind SD Ejea, which marks the play-in zone for permanence, and six points behind Náxara CD, which defines direct salvation.
With nine points still in play, everything is open, but the margin for error is minimal. The calendar offers no respite. This Sunday, Beasain will host UD Logroñés at Loinaz (8:00 PM), in a match affected by the late kick-off due to the Copa final played by Real Sociedad. It will be a demanding test against one of the top teams.
Afterward, the Beasain darras will travel to face Náxara, in what could be a crucial direct duel for permanence. They will close the league at home against Deportivo Aragón, another rival involved in the fight to avoid relegation.
