Puebla Calzada 1-3 Moralo CP — Spanish Tercera División RFEF — 11 October 2026

Moralo CP produced a dominant away performance to defeat Puebla Calzada 3-1 in the Spanish Tercera División RFEF on Sunday evening. At the Estadio Municipal de Puebla de la Calzada, the visitors scored three unanswered goals after an early setback, showcasing their attacking quality and climbing further up the early-season standings.

The match kicked off at 18:05 and quickly developed into a story of Moralo’s pressing and clinical finishing. Puebla Calzada took a shock lead inside the first ten minutes, but the response from the visitors was emphatic. By the hour mark, Moralo were in complete control, and they managed the closing stages comfortably to secure a deserved three points.

Match overview

Puebla Calzada started brightly and took the lead in the 8th minute when David Hernández pounced on a loose ball in the box and fired past the goalkeeper. It was a dream start for the hosts, but it also seemed to wake Moralo CP from their early slumber. The visitors equalised in the 22nd minute through Adrián Lozano, who finished a patient team move with a first-time strike from the edge of the area.

Moralo took the lead in the 41st minute. Rubén Sánchez won the ball high up the pitch, drove forward, and unleashed a powerful shot that deflected slightly off a defender before nestling in the net. The goal capped a dominant first-half display from the visitors, who pressed aggressively and forced Puebla Calzada into a series of errors.

The second half was more controlled from Moralo. They added a third goal in the 67th minute when Carlos Moreno converted a low cross at the back post. Puebla Calzada tried to respond, but Moralo’s midfield screened the defence effectively, and the home side’s best efforts came from long-range shots that rarely troubled the goalkeeper. The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive away win.

Key moments

• 8’ — Puebla Calzada take a shock lead: David Hernández reacted quickest to a loose ball and scored from close range.
• 22’ — Moralo equalise: Adrián Lozano finished a flowing move with a crisp strike from the edge of the box.
• 41’ — Moralo go ahead: Rubén Sánchez drove forward and saw his shot find the net via a slight deflection.
• 67’ — Moralo add a third: Carlos Moreno converted a low cross at the back post.
• 79’ — Puebla Calzada’s late chance: A free-kick was tipped over the bar by the Moralo goalkeeper.

Tactical story

Moralo CP lined up in a 4-3-3 and used their front three to press Puebla Calzada’s defenders relentlessly. That high press was the foundation of their comeback, forcing turnovers and creating chances in transition. Their midfield trio also controlled the tempo after the equaliser, moving the ball quickly to stretch the home side’s defensive block. Defensively, Moralo were solid after the early goal, conceding very few clear chances.

Puebla Calzada’s 4-2-3-1 started well but became stretched as the game wore on. Their midfield struggled to track Moralo’s runners, and their back four was often left exposed. The early goal gave them confidence, but once Moralo equalised, the hosts retreated deeper and deeper, inviting pressure. Their substitutions added energy but could not change the momentum of the match.

Standout players

Adrián Lozano was the catalyst for Moralo’s comeback, scoring the equaliser and constantly finding space between the lines. Rubén Sánchez was also excellent, combining defensive work with a powerful goal. Carlos Moreno’s movement and finishing capped a fine team performance. For Puebla Calzada, David Hernández took his goal well and worked tirelessly, but he was too often isolated in attack.

Table and season impact

The victory moves Moralo CP into the top half of the Tercera División RFEF standings and extends their strong run of form. For Puebla Calzada, the defeat leaves them looking over their shoulder and in need of a response in their next fixture. Moralo’s ability to recover from an early setback and dominate away from home will be a major positive as the season progresses, while Puebla Calzada must address their defensive vulnerabilities quickly.