In a match corresponding to the 25th round of the Second Division, Tenerife managed to defeat Albacete Balompié with a final score of 3-1 at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium in front of 12,005 spectators. The match was marked by several incidents that kept the excitement until added time.
The home team took the lead early in the match, in the 7th minute, with an unstoppable header from José León following a pass from Luismi Cruz. Later, Enric Gallego extended the lead to 2-0 by flicking another corner kick from Cruz in the second half. Despite Albacete's efforts, which came close to equalizing on several occasions, it was Tenerife who sealed the victory with a goal from Maikel Mesa in the final minutes.
Albacete Balompié had moments of danger, especially after Morci's goal from the penalty spot. Despite playing with ten men after Waldo's expulsion, the team could not turn the score in their favor. For their part, Tenerife managed to maintain the lead and took advantage of the goal-scoring opportunities presented to them to claim the three points.
The debut of Pablo Sáenz, the winger on loan from Granada CF, in the ranks of Albacete stood out. The match was marked by various refereeing decisions, including Waldo's ejection and the execution of a penalty in favor of Albacete.
In a symbolic gesture, CD Tenerife wore pink to support the fight against cancer. With this victory, Tenerife surprised Albacete Balompié and added three important points in their struggle in the Second Division competition.
