Atletico Arteixo and CD Estradense shared the points in a 1-1 draw in the Spanish Tercera División RFEF on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The match was competitive and evenly balanced, with both sides enjoying spells of control but neither able to find a winning goal.

Match overview

Atletico Arteixo started confidently and took the lead in the first half through Iago López, who finished well after a quick move down the left. Estradense responded before the break, equalising with a well-worked goal from Brais Mella. The second half was more cautious, with both teams aware that a mistake could decide the match.

Key moments

• 22nd minute: Iago López gave Atletico Arteixo the lead with a low finish.
• 41st minute: Brais Mella equalised for CD Estradense after a neat passing sequence.
• 63rd minute: Estradense went close from a set piece.
• 78th minute: Arteixo forced a diving save from the Estradense goalkeeper.
• 90th minute: A late Arteixo corner was cleared as the draw was confirmed.

Tactical story

Atletico Arteixo looked to press high and win the ball in advanced areas, while Estradense preferred to build patiently and attack through midfield rotations. The equaliser came from exactly that pattern, as Estradense pulled Arteixo out of shape before finding space in the box. After half-time, both teams defended deeper and limited clear chances.

Standout players

Iago López was lively for Arteixo and took his goal well, while their goalkeeper made a crucial second-half save. Brais Mella was Estradense’s most creative outlet and capped his performance with the equaliser. Both midfields worked hard, but neither side found the extra quality needed to break the deadlock in the final stages.

Season impact

The draw adds a point to both teams’ tallies in the Tercera División RFEF standings. For Atletico Arteixo, it extends a useful run on home soil, while CD Estradense will be satisfied with a resilient away performance. With the league table often tightly packed, every point gained in matches like this can matter in the fight for promotion places and safety.