Atlético C kick off with a win in Tercera Federación | OneFootball

El Cerro del Espino was yesterday the scene of the first victory for Atlético de Madrid C, who defeated Carabanchel 3-1 in a hard-fought match, with phases of dominance, moments of struggle, and a finish that reflected the hard work of the red and whites. The lineup for Manel Ruano included Izan Coulibaly, Almeida, Raúl Girona, Frey, Sergio Vinatea, Caste, Javi Aznar, David Fernández, Jesús Barrios, Romeo, and Taufik.

The match started with Atleti C determined to take the initiative. From the first whistle, the red and whites took control of the ball and pushed their opponent back into their own half. The high pressure and width on the wings with Jesús Barrios and Romeo allowed Ruano's team to create several chances, such as a bicycle kick from Taufik or several shots from Vinatea, although they lacked precision in the final meters.

Carabanchel, on the other hand, tried to exploit the spaces left by the local defense. With quick transitions and long balls, the opponent sought to surprise, but the red and white defense managed to stop these attempts.

The reward for Atleti came in the 39th minute. A move through the central lane by Jesús Barrios ended at the feet of Sergio Vinatea, who didn't miss and scored his first official goal as a red and white. His low shot, tucked inside the post, rendered the rival goalkeeper's dive useless and put the red and whites ahead just before the break (1-0).

The start of the second half couldn't have been more favorable for the red and whites. Barely two minutes had passed when Javi Aznar delivered a perfect cross from the right. The ball, measured to Sergio Vinatea's foot, was taken advantage of with a first-time shot that found the back of the net to make it 2-0.

With a two-goal deficit, Carabanchel stepped up. The visitors loosened up and started gaining ground. In the 65th minute, they got their reward: Canene appeared inside the area after a lateral cross from Bermejo and, with a precise shot, beat Izan to make it 2-1.

For twenty minutes, Carabanchel was superior. They took possession, moved the ball with purpose, and created uncertainty in the red and white team. The equalizer seemed increasingly likely, but the visitors' lack of accuracy and the great saves by Izan ended up making the difference. And when Atleti was suffering the most, the decisive blow came. In the 86th minute, a long pass surpassed the visiting defense and the rival goalkeeper made a mistake in his outing. Javi Alonso caught the ball and pushed it into the net to make it a definitive 3-1, celebrating the goal by kissing the badge.

With this victory, Atleti C moves to second place in the standings, confirming the good feelings they showed in the preseason. In the next round, they will visit Tres Cantos, in a match that will test the team's ambition to continue consolidating their position at the top.

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