
Atlético Paso" defeated "Tenisca" in the derby for the first time in 66 years!
Atlético Paso defeated Tenisca in the derby for the first time in 66 years, securing a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to a goal by Samu Corral.
Atlético Paso football club has finally defeated Tenisca in Mirca! Can you imagine, they haven't been able to do it for 66 years! On Sunday, Maxi Barrera's team won against Tenisca with a minimal score of 1:0. Samu Corral's goal at the beginning of the second half put an end to this long series of failures.
This victory is not just three points in the standings. Atlético Paso not only broke their losing streak, but also won at a stadium where no team had been able to win for over two years. Now they share the lead in the standings with other teams that are also vying for promotion to the Second Federation.
From the very beginning of the match, Atlético Paso controlled the game, did not allow Tenisca to speed up, and did not rush. Coach Maxi Barrera said that his team was very motivated and was able to impose their game on the opponent. He also added that the derby is always a special match, and emotions often prevail over tactics. Therefore, he tried to prepare the team for this emotional tension.
After Samu Corral's goal, Tenisca tried to recoup, but Paso stood firm and won a historic victory. Coach Barrera believes that this victory showed what his team is capable of, but also reminds that it takes a lot of work and dedication in every match to win.
In addition to the football component, this match was a great example of sportsmanship. Fans of both teams behaved very respectfully towards each other. Atlético Paso even thanked Tenisca on social media for the warm welcome and excellent organization of the match.
Maxi Barrera also noted the excellent behavior of the fans and believes that this is an example for the football players themselves.
Thanks to this victory, Atlético Paso scored seven points and joined the leading group of the Canarian Tercera. Did they expect such a start? Barrera says that they did not set specific goals and are simply going from match to match.
Despite this, many consider Atlético Paso to be the favorite this season. Barrera admits that this role was imposed on them even before the start of the season, and he takes it as a compliment, because it means that people believe in their team. But he also emphasizes that this status does not give them any advantages, and that victory depends only on their work on the field.