Real Unión, Tenerife C Play Out Dramatic Goalless Draw
An intense 0-0 draw between Real Unión and Tenerife C saw Real Unión hit the post and have a goal disallowed before finishing the match with nine players after two late send-offs.
Real Unión and Tenerife C played out a highly intense 0-0 draw, sharing the points. The first half was evenly matched, with both teams creating chances. After the break, Tenerife C (the reserve team) tried to control the game with more possession, while Real Unión played a more direct style and created the clearer scoring opportunities, though without success.
The match started evenly, with both sides looking to create danger through quick attacks. Gabri had the first real chance for Tenerife C, hitting a low shot from outside the box that Yan Carlos saved. Andriu quickly replied for Real Unión, heading a corner kick over the bar.
The first half continued in the same way, with both teams creating dangerous opportunities but failing to score. Real Unión had the best chance just before halftime when Nico shot wide from close range after a cross from the left.
In the second half, Real Unión came close to scoring twice: Cacho hit the post from Achi's cross, and then Callejo's volley from outside the box flew just wide.
In the 81st minute, Edu Niebla scored directly from a quick free-kick taken from midfield, but the referee ruled it out. The game became very open in the final minutes. Real Unión then had two players sent off, but Tenerife C (known as the 'blanquiazules') didn't have enough time to use their two-man advantage.