Haro Deportivo edged CP Calasancio 4-3 in a remarkable Spanish Tercera División RFEF thriller on September 13, 2026, with a second-half hat-trick from Álvaro Ruiz proving decisive in a seven-goal contest at Estadio El Mazo.

The La Rioja derby delivered everything a neutral could ask for: early goals, a comeback, a hat-trick, and a frantic finish. Haro Deportivo eventually claimed all three points, but CP Calasancio pushed them all the way and will feel their attacking display deserved more than a defeat.

Match overview

Haro Deportivo started brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute when Javier Martínez finished from close range after a flowing move down the right. The home side doubled their advantage in the 28th minute through Álvaro Ruiz, who pounced on a defensive mistake and slotted the ball into the bottom corner.

CP Calasancio responded before halftime. Sergio López pulled one back in the 40th minute with a composed finish after a quick counterattack. That goal gave the visitors belief, and they carried that momentum into the second half.

Key moments

• 12' — Haro Deportivo 1-0: Javier Martínez tapped in from close range after a dangerous low cross.
• 28' — Haro Deportivo 2-0: Álvaro Ruiz capitalized on a loose ball in the box.
• 40' — CP Calasancio 2-1: Sergio López finished off a rapid counterattack.
• 55' — Haro Deportivo 3-1: Álvaro Ruiz struck again, curling a shot into the far corner.
• 63' — CP Calasancio 3-2: Sergio López scored his second of the night with a header from a corner.
• 81' — Haro Deportivo 4-2: Álvaro Ruiz completed his hat-trick with a powerful finish inside the area.
• 90+1' — CP Calasancio 4-3: Iker Fernández set up a tense finale with a late consolation.

Tactical story

Haro Deportivo lined up with an attacking 4-3-3 and looked to stretch Calasancio through the wide areas. Their quick combinations in the final third caused problems all evening, and Álvaro Ruiz’s movement between the lines was almost impossible to track. Defensively, however, Haro were far from secure and allowed their opponents back into the game twice.

CP Calasancio used a 4-2-3-1 and grew in confidence after their first goal. They pressed higher in the second half and exploited Haro’s vulnerability from set pieces. The visitors scored three times, which is usually enough to win a Tercera División RFEF match, but their inability to contain Ruiz ultimately cost them.

Standout players

Álvaro Ruiz was the obvious hero for Haro Deportivo, scoring three goals and constantly troubling the Calasancio defense. Javier Martínez also impressed with his link-up play. For CP Calasancio, Sergio López delivered a battling two-goal performance, while Iker Fernández made an impact from the bench with a late goal that kept the result in doubt until the final whistle.

Season impact

The victory gives Haro Deportivo a significant boost in the Tercera División RFEF Group 16 table and reinforces their reputation as one of the most entertaining sides in the division. CP Calasancio leave with no points but plenty of encouragement from their attacking display. In a league where goal difference and momentum can shape promotion and playoff races, this seven-goal classic could be remembered as a turning point for both clubs.