Low-quality Aragonese derby: Sielva gives Huesca the win in the eighty-eighth minute

Published on April 26, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

SD Huesca took the Aragonese derby against Real Zaragoza with a penalty goal by Sielva in the 88th minute. The match, corresponding to matchday 37 of the Segunda División, was a reflection of the poor football displayed by both teams. Zaragoza's goalkeeper Andrada had saved a previous penalty but could not repeat the feat. The match ended with a regrettable incident: Andrada punched defender Pulido after falling for his provocations.

An enraged goalkeeper strikes a fallen defender, while a Huesca player celebrates the decisive penalty in the 88th minute.

Tactical analysis: lack of ideas dominates the midfield ⚽

From a tactical standpoint, the derby highlighted notable shortcomings. Huesca barely generated any combination play, relying on long balls and opponent errors. Zaragoza, for its part, showed slow and predictable ball circulation, with no depth on the wings. The midfield was a constant battleground, but with little creativity. The clear-cut chances statistic was low, and the match was decided from the penalty spot, reflecting the inability of both sides to break down organized defenses.

Andrada takes justice into his own hands (and fist) 🥊

If the match was already forgettable, the epilogue turned it into a viral video. Goalkeeper Andrada, after conceding the penalty goal and enduring Pulido's taunts, decided the best response was a direct punch to the defender's face. A move that doesn't even appear in self-defense manuals. At least the derby had some excitement in the final minute, even if for reasons that have nothing to do with football.