Reserves salvage dramatic late draw against Unión Sur Yaiza

The reserve team snatched a dramatic late draw against Unión Sur Yaiza, proving their resilience in a hard-fought 1-1 tie. As reported by El Deportivo, Rayco García’s side kept up the pressure until the final whistle, refusing to give in to an opponent that focused on defensive discipline and quick counterattacks.

The match was defined by a clear difference in finishing. While the visitors took the lead early on through a Josué header from a set-piece, the home side had created plenty of chances to score much sooner. The woodwork proved to be their biggest frustration, most notably when a long-range effort from Nehuen hit the post in the first half.

The reserves’ persistence in the final third—led by Manu Montero, who forced a sharp save from goalkeeper Mike—eventually paid off in stoppage time. After Raúl Gutiérrez had also rattled the woodwork following a Noda free kick, he finally found the net, heading home a precise corner at the far post to level the score.

The result was a fair reward for the team’s perseverance. After taking the lead, Yaiza sat back to protect their advantage and nearly doubled it when a shot from Javi Amadoz narrowly missed the target. However, the home side’s relentless pressure in the closing minutes proved decisive, ensuring they walked away with a point that their performance on the pitch truly deserved.