CD Mensajero and CF San Bartolomé played out a tense 2-2 draw in Spanish Tercera División RFEF Group 12 action on 11 October 2026, sharing the points at the Estadio Silvestre Carrillo after a late equaliser cancelled out the hosts’ second lead of the night.

Match overview

Mensajero began the contest with intent, pressing high and forcing San Bartolomé into a series of hurried clearances. The home side’s reward arrived in the 18th minute when Ayoze latched onto a loose ball just inside the penalty area and guided a low finish beyond the visiting goalkeeper. San Bartolomé responded well, though, and levelled in the 43rd minute when Kevin rose highest at the back post to convert a corner.

The second half followed a similar pattern. Mensajero regained the initiative and moved back in front on 67 minutes through Dani López, who finished neatly after a quick exchange on the edge of the box. But San Bartolomé refused to fold, and in the 88th minute Iván converted a penalty to make it 2-2 and silence the home support.

Key moments

• 18' – CD Mensajero 1-0: Ayoze opened the scoring with a composed finish after Mensajero’s high press forced a turnover.
• 43' – CF San Bartolomé 1-1: Kevin headed home from a corner, punishing Mensajero’s failure to clear their lines.
• 67' – CD Mensajero 2-1: Dani López restored the home lead with a sharp first-time strike inside the area.
• 88' – CF San Bartolomé 2-2: Iván kept his nerve from the penalty spot after a foul on the edge of the box.

Tactical story

Mensajero’s 4-2-3-1 shape was built around quick transitions and aggressive pressing in wide areas. They created most of their best chances by winning the ball back high and attacking before San Bartolomé could set their defensive block. The downside was a tendency to leave space behind the full-backs, which San Bartolomé exploited on the counter and from set pieces.

San Bartolomé, meanwhile, lined up in a compact 4-4-2 and looked to spring forward through the channels. Their equalisers came from exactly the kind of moments they had planned for: a set-piece delivery and a late penalty-box scramble. The visitors will feel the point was deserved, even if Mensajero had more of the ball.

Standout players

Ayoze was a constant threat for Mensajero, linking midfield and attack with intelligent movement. Dani López also impressed with his finishing and willingness to run behind. For San Bartolomé, Kevin’s aerial presence and Iván’s composure from the spot were crucial, while their goalkeeper made two important saves to keep the deficit manageable.

What the draw means for the standings

The result leaves both clubs still searching for consistency in the early part of the Tercera División RFEF campaign. Mensajero will view it as two points dropped in their push for a top-four place, while San Bartolomé can take confidence from another resilient away performance. The 2-2 scoreline also underlines how competitive Group 12 can be, with little separating the sides in the race for playoff positions and safety.