Tenerife C Temporarily Top League After 1-0 Derby Win

Tenerife C has temporarily moved to the top of the league table, now level on points with Atlético Paso. This comes after their narrow 1-0 away victory against Las Palmas C in the reserve team derby. The win puts the white-and-blues on 45 points, as they await the result of Atlético Paso's match against Yaiza later today.

Edu scored the game's only goal in the 34th minute. The play started with a long pass from goalkeeper Omar. The Tenerife C forward then took advantage of hesitation from Las Palmas C goalkeeper Israel, rounded him, and slotted the ball into an empty net.

Even with Tenerife C ahead, Las Palmas C had a golden chance to equalize before halftime. In the final moments of the first half, Adri Navarro fouled Iker in the box, leading to a penalty. However, Darío missed the spot-kick, sending it over the crossbar. Overall, the first half was evenly matched, with few clear scoring opportunities. Dailo for Tenerife C and Nico for Las Palmas C both had notable shots from outside the box.

In the second half, Rayco García's team focused on defending their lead and controlling the game's tempo. José Robaina's Las Palmas C struggled to break down Tenerife's organized defense, with few attacks reaching the box. One of their few significant efforts was a shot from Iker, saved by Omar. Things got tougher for Tenerife C in the 81st minute when Ryan was shown a straight red card for an off-the-ball incident.

Even with Tenerife C a man down, Las Palmas C intensified their attack in the final minutes, desperately searching for an equalizer. In injury time, Hiromi delivered a low cross, which Airán shot into the side netting, in one of their last dangerous attacks. Nevertheless, Tenerife C's defense held firm against the late pressure, securing a win that puts them on 45 points, level with Atlético Paso, who still have their game against Yaiza to play.