Match report
Albacete Stuns Castellón with Late Heroics, Wins 1-0 (Segunda División)
Castellón
0–1
FT
Albacete
Oct 19, 2025
Albacete narrowly edged out hosts Castellón with a 1-0 win in a tightly contested Segunda División encounter. Agus Medina's early goal stood up as Albacete maintained their lead despite playing the final stages of the game down to ten men following Ronaldo Pompeu’s dismissal for violent conduct. The result marks a crucial three points for Albacete, who showcased resilience and determination under pressure.
Key Facts
- • Agus Medina scored Albacete's only goal in the 5th minute.
- • Ronaldo Pompeu was sent off with a red card in the 57th minute for violent conduct.
- • H. Marin received a second yellow, converting to a red card, in injury time for violent conduct.
- • Castellón had Salvador Ruiz and Lucas Alcazar shown yellow cards for fouls.
- • Albacete's Carlos Neva provided an assist for Agus Medina’s goal.
Lineups
Castellón
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 13 R. Matthys (G)
- 22 J. Mellot (D)
- 5 A. Jimenez (D)
- 17 S. Ruiz (D)
- 16 B. Cipenga (M)
- 25 Ronaldo
- 6 M. Doue (M)
- 12 Alcazar (M)
- 21 A. Calatrava (F)
- 19 A. Jakobsen (F)
- 23 K. Mamah (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Abedzadeh
- 3 F. Brignani
- 7 A. Mabil
- 8 Barri
- 9 O. Camara
- 10 I. Suero
- 15 B. Gerenabarrena
- 18 P. Santiago
- 20 N. Markanich
- 26 Tincho
- 29 T. De Nipoti
- 30 D. Selles
Albacete
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 R. Lizoain (G)
- 15 F. Gamez (D)
- 5 J. Moreno (D)
- 23 Pepe (D)
- 21 C. Neva (D)
- 7 A. Puertas (M)
- 18 J. Villar (M)
- 17 A. Melendez (M)
- 16 J. Lazo (M)
- 4 Agus Medina (F)
- 19 D. Escriche (F)
Substitutes
- 1 D. Marino
- 2 Lorenzo
- 14 H. J. Garcia
- 26 Capi
- 6 A. Pacheco
- 10 J. Betancor
- 22 J. Morcillo
- 33 R. Sanchez
- 9 H. Marin
- 3 J. Gomez
Timeline
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5' Albacete Goal · Normal GoalAgus Medina · Assist: Carlos Neva
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21' Albacete Card · Yellow CardPepe Sánchez
Time wasting
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22' Albacete subst · Substitution 1Off: Pepe Sánchez · On: Jon García
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30' Castellón Card · Yellow CardSalvador Ruiz
Foul
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40' Castellón Card · Yellow CardRonaldo Pompeu
Foul
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46' Castellón subst · Substitution 1Off: Kenneth Mamah · On: T. De Nipoti
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57' Albacete Card · Yellow CardF. Gamez
Foul
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57' Castellón Card · Red CardRonaldo Pompeu
Foul
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59' Castellón subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Doue · On: Barri
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60' Castellón subst · Substitution 3Off: Adam Jakobsen · On: Ousmane Camara
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63' Castellón Card · Yellow CardLucas Alcazar
Argument
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66' Castellón subst · Substitution 4Off: Salvador Ruiz · On: I. Suero
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69' Albacete subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Villar · On: J. Morcillo
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70' Albacete subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Puertas · On: A. Pacheco
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75' Castellón subst · Substitution 5Off: Lucas Alcazar · On: Tincho
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76' Albacete subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Lazo · On: Capi
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76' Albacete subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Escriche · On: H. Marin
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89' Albacete Var · Card upgradeH. Marin
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90'+8 Albacete Card · Yellow CardAgus Medina
Foul
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90' Albacete Card · Red CardH. Marin
Violent conduct
Match Stats
| Stat | Castellón | Albacete |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 76% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 22 | 11 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 439 | 256 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 8 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 2 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 382 | 195 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 9 |
| Saves | 7 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game shifted in favor of Albacete early on when Agus Medina netted a crucial goal in the 5th minute, breaking through Castellón's defensive line.
- ▸ Ronaldo Pompeu’s dismissal in the 57th minute was a turning point, putting pressure on Castellón to play with ten men and allowing Albacete to dominate possession.