Marino Miss Late Penalty in Dramatic 2-2 Draw with Herbania
Herbania and Marino played to a dramatic 2-2 draw at Los Olivos, with Herbania, a player down, securing a stoppage-time equalizer after Marino missed a late penalty for victory.
Herbania and Marino played to a 2-2 draw at Los Olivos. Herbania, the team from Fuerteventura, was ahead at halftime, despite Marino dominating the first half. Marino then fought back in the closing stages of the game. Even though Nauzet Cruz's team was a player down, they managed to equalize in stoppage time. However, they missed a penalty right at the very end of added time, losing out on a chance to win all three points.
After a cautious start, Aythami scored the first goal for Herbania in the tenth minute. It was a well-placed shot from the edge of the box, coming from the game's first real scoring opportunity. Herbania played defensively, looking to score on quick counter-attacks.
Marino kept control of the ball in the second half. After Tony saved an early shot from Pirri, Marino equalized when Facu Pérez headed in a cross from the right at the far post. Then, in the 86th minute, with a player advantage, Marino (the Los Cristianos team) took the lead thanks to a half-volley from Álvaro Iglesias.
In the 90th minute, as Nauzet Cruz's team pressed hard for an equalizer, Joel scored the decisive 2-2 goal by connecting with a ball at the far post. Yared then had a chance to win the game from the penalty spot in the 95th minute. David saved his first shot, but the referee ordered a retake. However, Yared's second attempt went over the bar, and the score stayed 2-2.