CF Montanesa and UE Vilassar de Mar produced one of the more entertaining draws of the Spanish Tercera División RFEF weekend, sharing four goals in a 2-2 stalemate on Sunday evening. The home side twice had to respond to setbacks, while Vilassar de Mar showed the kind of away-day resilience that could prove valuable over the course of a long season.

A point apiece after four-goal contest

The match was played at a brisk tempo from the opening minutes, with Montanesa looking to impose themselves through possession and Vilassar de Mar content to attack in transition. That contrast in approach gave the game an open feel, and neither defence was ever fully able to settle. The visitors struck first, silencing the home crowd, but Montanesa responded well and eventually turned the contest around before Vilassar found a late equaliser.

The result leaves both teams with something to build on. Montanesa will be frustrated at conceding twice on home soil, but the character shown after falling behind was a clear positive. Vilassar de Mar, meanwhile, will take confidence from scoring twice away from home and remaining competitive right to the final whistle.

Key moments

• Vilassar de Mar opened the scoring against the run of play, capitalising on a quick break and a composed finish inside the penalty area.
• Montanesa levelled before half-time, finishing off a sustained spell of pressure with a well-worked move down the right flank.
• The home side went ahead after the break, converting a set-piece opportunity that had been a clear target throughout the evening.
• Vilassar responded with a late equaliser, punishing Montanesa for dropping too deep in the closing stages.

Tactical story

Montanesa’s approach was built around controlling the ball and getting their full-backs high into wide areas. That created plenty of crossing opportunities, but it also left space behind for Vilassar’s counter-attacks. The visitors defended in a compact block and looked to release their forwards quickly whenever possession was won in midfield. The tactical battle was especially evident after Montanesa took the lead, when the home side’s urge to push for a third goal left them exposed to the equaliser.

Standout performers

Montanesa’s central midfielders were central to their best passages of play, keeping the ball moving and winning several important second balls. The home side’s wide players also caused problems with direct running. For Vilassar de Mar, the goalkeeper made a string of important saves, while the away side’s attacking players showed composure in the final third. It was a performance that underlined why Vilassar de Mar can be dangerous away from home in the Tercera División RFEF.

What the result means

Both clubs add a point to their tally in a tightly bunched section of the table. Montanesa remain a difficult side to beat on home turf, but turning draws into victories will be the next target if they are to climb the standings. Vilassar de Mar will view the draw as a useful away result, particularly after twice finding the net against a team with strong attacking intent. The head-to-head record now offers both sides encouragement ahead of the reverse fixture later in the campaign.