UD Santa Marta 1-0 Arandina – UD Santa Marta earned a valuable home victory on September 6, 2026, edging past a stubborn Arandina side 1-0 in a tight Tercera División RFEF contest at the Estadio Municipal.

A solitary goal proved decisive in a match where defensive organization and set-piece quality were the defining factors. Santa Marta's winner arrived in the 68th minute, a perfectly delivered free kick headed in by a center-back who rose highest amid a crowded penalty area.

A game of few clear chances

Arandina arrived with the clear intention of frustrating the hosts and nearly succeeded. They defended in numbers, looked dangerous on the counterattack, and were statistically the stronger side in the opening half-hour. However, a lack of precision in the final third meant Santa Marta's goalkeeper was rarely tested by efforts on target.

Santa Marta grew into the game after the break, adjusting their tempo and pushing Arandina deeper. The opening goal gave them the platform to close the match out, and they did so with a professional performance that earned a clean sheet and three important points.

Early season momentum

For UD Santa Marta, this was a second consecutive home win and evidence that their solid preseason form has carried into competitive fixtures. The victory lifts them into an encouraging position in the league standings and gives the squad confidence for the grueling months ahead.

Arandina, meanwhile, will be disappointed not to take something from the match. They remain competitive, and if they bring the same defensive discipline to future away fixtures, positive results will surely follow in the Tercera División RFEF.