Atletico Pueblonuevo and UP Plasencia served up a seven-goal thriller in the Spanish Tercera División RFEF on 18 October 2026, with Plasencia edging a remarkable contest 4-3.

The match had almost everything: early dominance, a stirring comeback, defensive errors and a late winner. Atletico Pueblonuevo twice fought their way back into the game, but UP Plasencia found the decisive moment six minutes from time to take all three points from a breathless encounter.

Match overview

Plasencia started the brighter and built a two-goal lead with a pair of well-taken first-half goals. Pueblonuevo looked shaken but responded before the break, pulling one back and setting up a tense second half. The home side then equalised early after the restart, and from that point the match became an end-to-end battle.

Plasencia restored their advantage just after the hour, only for Pueblonuevo to level again. With the game seemingly heading for a draw, Plasencia produced the final decisive attack and scored the seventh goal of the afternoon. It was a cruel ending for the home side, who contributed fully to a memorable spectacle.

Key moments

• 9th minute: UP Plasencia took an early lead with a low finish after a quick break through the middle.
• 23rd minute: Plasencia doubled their advantage from a corner, converting at the back post.
• 36th minute: Atletico Pueblonuevo pulled one back with a header from a deep cross.
• 49th minute: The home side equalised with a powerful strike from the edge of the box.
• 61st minute: Plasencia restored their lead after a mistake in the home defence.
• 74th minute: Pueblonuevo made it 3-3 with a close-range finish after a goalmouth scramble.
• 86th minute: Plasencia scored the winner with a composed finish on the counter-attack.

Tactical story

Both sides showed attacking ambition, but the game was ultimately decided by transitions and set-pieces. Plasencia’s early pressure forced Pueblonuevo into mistakes, and their willingness to attack in numbers created chances throughout. Pueblonuevo, meanwhile, grew into the game by pushing their full-backs higher and committing more bodies into the box.

Defensively, neither team looked entirely comfortable. Plasencia struggled to handle crosses into their penalty area, while Pueblonuevo were exposed when they lost possession in midfield. The late winner came from exactly that scenario, with Plasencia breaking quickly and finishing with composure.

Standout performers

Plasencia’s attacking players were influential throughout, particularly the forward who scored the late winner and repeatedly found space between the lines. For Pueblonuevo, the midfielder who drove their comeback offered energy and quality in equal measure. Both goalkeepers were busy, even if the scoreline reflected more on the defending than on any lack of effort between the posts.

What the result means

UP Plasencia will value the three points highly after such a chaotic contest, while Atletico Pueblonuevo are left with the frustration of scoring three times at home and still losing. In the Spanish Tercera División RFEF, matches like this can shape a season’s momentum. Plasencia move forward with renewed belief, while Pueblonuevo must tighten up defensively without losing the attacking spirit that nearly earned them a draw.