Gimnàstica Torrelavega saw off Basconia 2-1 in a Club Friendly match on Friday evening. The result came as a pleasant surprise given the visitors' recent form, though the hosts have been finding their rhythm ahead of the new campaign. The game finished with a late flourish that kept supporters on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
M. Goni opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, capitalising on a moment of space in the penalty area. The striker seemed to have been waiting for an opportunity to end his barren spell, and the ball found him at just the right moment. Torrelavega took the lead and looked comfortable for the first half.
Basconia responded with purpose after the interval, and J. L. Friaza levelled things up in the 60th minute. The Spanish side had tightened things up at the back and caught their hosts on the break. It was a fair equalizer, though Torrelavega refused to settle for a draw.
The decisive moment arrived in stoppage time when Torrelavega struck again. A 90+2 minute goal proved the difference, ending the match with the hosts well pleased with the result. The late winner paid for a sloppy Basconia opening and gave the home side something to build on.
Torrelavega arrive in good form, having won both of their previous two friendlies. Their most recent outing was a convincing 5-0 victory over Sporting Gijón, while they also beat SD Logroñés 1-0. Basconia's recent record is less encouraging, with a 1-2 defeat to Mirandés II and a narrow 1-0 win against Racing Santander II.
The final scoreline tells the story of a game that was never quite settled until the dying seconds. Three goals, three different moments of quality, and a result that suits neither side completely. Torrelavega will take satisfaction from seeing out the match under pressure.