Héctor Díaz lined up the following starting-11 at the Polideportivo Municipal de Nazaret: María Arrabal, Encarni, Kruijthof, Águeda, Farfán ©, Mérida, Valeriano, Arantxa, Andrea Herrero, Alicia, and Elena.
Elena Martínez wasted no time, creating the first chance for MCFF in less than a minute. The match was very evenly contested in its opening third, with the forwards getting the better of the defences until, as expected, Elena made her mark. A winter signing with immediate impact, she put the team ahead in the final moments of the first half, capitalising on a cross from Andrea Herrero (0-1, 42'). It was Elena's fourth goal in five matches for the Blue and Whites.
In the second half, chaos ensued right after the match resumed. A very negative start for Málaga Femenino, conceding two goals in just three minutes by the hosts: Carol (1-1, 47’) and Alma (2-1, 49’). However, the Blue and Whites managed to recover quickly and equalise immediately, thanks to the opportunism of Andrea Herrero and an involuntary contribution from Claudia, who scored an own goal (2-2, 52’).
The hardest part was done, overcoming the blow of conceding two goals after having the lead. Then, in the final stretch, came the turnaround. Arantxa took a free kick with her usual quality, and Alicia headed the ball into the net (2-3, 73’).
In the final minutes, MCFF knew how to hold onto their advantage, and in stoppage time came the most emotional moment of the day. Yoli Peche, after a long absence due to injury, returned to the pitch and enjoyed the +3 in Valencian territory.
The team achieved their third consecutive win, solidifying their position in 6th place on the table with 34 points, just three points behind the fifth-placed team (Olympia Las Rozas, with 37). Next week, at the Ciudad Deportiva Fundación MCF, Málaga CF will face Real Unión de Tenerife Santa Cruz.