UCAM Murcia CF B delivered a statement performance on Sunday, thrashing Deportivo Maritimo 4-0 in their Tercera División RFEF Group 13 clash. The reserve side were dominant from start to finish, scoring twice in each half to claim a comprehensive home victory.

The result extends UCAM Murcia B’s impressive run of form and keeps them in contention for a promotion playoff spot, while Deportivo Maritimo remain in the lower reaches of the table after a difficult afternoon.

Match Overview

UCAM Murcia B wasted no time in asserting their authority. The opener came in the 12th minute when Álvaro García pounced on a loose ball inside the box and fired home. The young forward doubled his tally just before the half-hour mark, finishing off a flowing team move that cut through the Maritimo defence. The visitors struggled to cope with the pace and movement of UCAM’s attacking players, and they were fortunate to go into the break only two goals down.

The second half followed a similar pattern. Javier Ruiz made it 3-0 in the 55th minute with a powerful header from a corner, and Pablo Martínez completed the rout in the 72nd minute with a cool finish after being played through one-on-one. Deportivo Maritimo never threatened a comeback, and UCAM Murcia B comfortably saw out the closing stages.

Key Moments

• 12’ – Goal (UCAM): Álvaro García reacts quickest to a rebound and slots home.
• 28’ – Goal (UCAM): García doubles the lead with a first-time finish from a low cross.
• 55’ – Goal (UCAM): Javier Ruiz heads in from a corner to make it three.
• 72’ – Goal (UCAM): Pablo Martínez races clear and finishes calmly for 4-0.
• 84’ – Chance (Maritimo): A rare sight of goal for the visitors, but the effort is dragged wide.

Tactical Story

UCAM Murcia B lined up in an aggressive 4-3-3, with high full-backs and a fluid front three that constantly rotated positions. This caused chaos for Deportivo Maritimo’s defence, which struggled to pick up runners. The hosts dominated possession and created chances at will, while Maritimo sat deep and tried to hit on the break, but their isolation of the lone striker made it easy for UCAM to regain the ball quickly.

Standout Players

Álvaro García was the obvious star with his two goals, but his all-round link-up play was equally impressive. Javier Ruiz was a threat from set pieces and defended well, while midfielder Pablo Martínez capped a fine display with a goal and an assist. For Deportivo Maritimo, goalkeeper Adrián Vega made several saves to prevent an even heavier defeat, and captain Sergio López tried to rally his teammates in midfield.

Table Impact

With this win, UCAM Murcia CF B climb further up the Tercera División RFEF standings and send a warning to their promotion rivals. The reserve team’s strong form is a positive sign for the club’s development pipeline. Deportivo Maritimo, meanwhile, remain dangerously close to the relegation places and will need a rapid response in their next fixture to avoid being cut adrift.