Sport Extremadura Women and Cacereno Women Share Six Goals in a Wild Copa de la Reina Clash

Sport Extremadura Women and Cacereno Women served up one of the most memorable Copa de la Reina ties of the round, playing out a breathless 3-3 draw. There were six goals, momentum swings, and enough drama to remind everyone why the Spanish women’s cup is so competitive beyond the highest-profile sides in the country.

On the night, neither team was willing to give an inch. The hosts began brightly and took the lead with a well-timed run into the box, but Cacereno Women answered quickly. The first half ended with the two sides level, setting up a second period full of direct play, hurried clearances and attacking quality from both ends.

A second half that refused to settle

After the break, the scoreboard became a living thing. Sport Extremadura Women thought they had taken control when they moved ahead again, only for Cacereno to respond once more. The home side then scored their third of the evening and looked to be heading into the closing stages with a narrow lead, but Cacereno Women showed excellent character and found a late equaliser to make it 3-3.

The final whistle triggered mixed feelings. There was no loser on the pitch, yet both teams knew they had come close to deciding the tie in 90 minutes. In cup competitions such as the Copa de la Reina, the result leaves everything open and makes the next part of the tie difficult to predict.

What stood out

• Resilience: Cacereno Women came from behind on multiple occasions, showing real mental strength.
• Attacking intent: Sport Extremadura Women were aggressive in the final third and constantly looked to move forward.
• Goalkeeping heroics: Both shot-stoppers made important saves, even in a game full of goals.

What comes next

With the score level in this Copa de la Reina contest, the tie is still alive. Sport Extremadura Women and Cacereno Women will meet again knowing that small details — a set-piece, an individual run or a moment of calm under pressure — are likely to decide which club advances. For neutrals, the prospect of another all-action match between these two is an invitation they will be delighted to accept.