The match started well for Ferran Costa's side with an early goal by Escudero, who returned to the starting lineup, capitalizing on a poor clearance by Fran Martínez following a shot from Bonaldo. The goal was dedicated to José Ortega, who is currently out indefinitely, sending the Nova Creu Alta crowd into a frenzy.
Juventud Torremolinos delivered a strong first half and managed to equalize in the 43rd minute thanks to a good cross-shot by Pito Camacho. This action sparked controversy, as the FVS system ratified the goal despite a possible handball by a visiting player, without the main referee reviewing the play.
Intending to be the clear actor of the match, his performance triggered the 2-2. A criminal tackle on Urri, which could have been an expulsion, resulted in a useless advantage rule.
In the second half, Fornés put Sabadell ahead again (2-1) after a bizarre set-piece play, culminating in deafening cheers from the over 5,000 'Arlequinats'. However, a controversial refereeing decision, which allowed a foul on Urri to go unpunished, was key for Pito Camacho to equalize again (2-2) shortly after.
Tension reached its peak, with the visiting coach, Antonio Calderón, being booked for celebrating the equalizer by addressing the stands unpleasantly. In stoppage time, goalkeeper Martínez prevented the 3-2 following a header from Godoy, while Sabadell grew increasingly desperate due to constant interruptions and the referee's permissiveness towards Torremolinos' time-wasting tactics.
