SD Ejea 2-1 Bell Bridget: Late Winner Settles Tight Tercera División RFEF Contest

SD Ejea edged a hard-fought Tercera División RFEF encounter on Sunday, defeating Bell Bridget 2-1 at the Estadio Municipal de Ejea. The home side had to withstand a spirited comeback from their visitors before finding a late winner that sent the home supporters into celebration. It was a match of momentum swings, tactical adjustments, and one decisive moment of quality in the final ten minutes.

Match Overview

Ejea started brightly and took the game to Bell Bridget, using quick combinations through the middle and overlapping runs from full-back. Their pressure was rewarded with the opening goal just after the half-hour mark. Bell Bridget responded well, tightening their defensive shape and growing into the contest. They equalised early in the second half and briefly looked the more likely side to score again. However, Ejea regained control in the final twenty minutes and found the winning goal through a well-executed attacking move.

Key Moments

• 31st minute – 1-0: Ejea broke the deadlock when midfielder Aitor Lacruz curled a precise shot into the far corner from just inside the penalty area.
• 58th minute – 1-1: Bell Bridget levelled through a determined run and finish from forward Diego Herrera, who capitalised on a momentary lapse in the Ejea defence.
• 82nd minute – 2-1: Ejea’s winner came from a flowing team move, with substitute Unai Berges converting a low cross at the near post.
• 90+2nd minute: Bell Bridget threw everyone forward for a late corner, but Ejea’s goalkeeper claimed the ball confidently to seal the win.

Tactical Story

Ejea’s 4-3-3 formation allowed them to dominate the centre of the pitch for long spells, with their midfield trio rotating intelligently to create passing lanes. Bell Bridget adjusted after the break, switching to a back five and using wing-backs to stretch the play. That change brought them back into the match, but it also left space behind their advanced full-backs. Ejea exploited that space late on, with the winning goal coming from a quick switch of play that caught Bell Bridget out of shape.

Standout Players

Aitor Lacruz was the engine of Ejea’s midfield, scoring the opener and dictating the rhythm of the game. Substitute Unai Berges made an immediate impact, scoring the decisive goal and stretching the Bell Bridget defence with his direct running. Centre-back Pablo Ferrer produced several crucial interceptions, especially during Bell Bridget’s best spell. For the visitors, Diego Herrera was a constant threat and took his goal well.

What the Result Means

The victory strengthens SD Ejea’s position in the Tercera División RFEF standings and maintains their strong home record. Winning matches when not at your absolute best is a hallmark of teams that challenge for promotion, and Ejea showed that quality here. Bell Bridget will take encouragement from their second-half display but will rue the late defensive lapse that cost them a point. The race for positions in the table remains tight, and every result carries extra weight as the season progresses.