CE Manresa saw two crucial points slip away for the second consecutive week, as San Cristóbal achieved a 3-3 draw thanks to a penalty for handball called in stoppage time. The Manresa team had the match won on two occasions, holding leads of 1-0 and 3-2 in the 90th minute.
The players coached by Sergi Valls started the match strongly, creating several clear chances. The first goal came from Nico Olmedo, who capitalized on a rebound from the local defense following a corner taken by Moha Ezzarfani. The goal, which was heavily protested by the home players, gave Manresa the lead.
Once again in added time, as happened a week ago, two points slipped away from Centre d'Esports Manresa, despite having deserved the win.
In the second half, San Cristóbal, managed by Cristian García, reacted forcefully. In a fateful minute for the visitors, Konu turned the score around with two unexpected goals, making it 2-1. Despite this, Manresa maintained superiority in play and managed to equalize with a goal from Momoh, who finished a cross from Ayoub.
Just when victory seemed secured, Ayoub headed in a free kick in the 90th minute, making it 2-3. However, referee Heaven Núñez Ruiz added five minutes and, in the final breath, awarded a penalty for handball inside the box, which Bafode converted, sealing the final 3-3 draw. Despite the setback, CE Manresa finishes the first half of the season firmly in promotion positions.
