Mirandés claimed a 1-0 victory over La Calzada in a Club Friendly on Wednesday evening. The match at La Calzada's home ground ended with the visitors taking all three points. 64' — that was when the decisive moment arrived. The goal came from a Mirandés player, though the provider has not specified the scorer's name.
And here's the thing about friendlies — you watch for patterns rather than points. La Calzada had been through a rough patch before this encounter. They lost 1-4 to San Ignacio on August 15th, and before that a 0-2 defeat against CD Logroñés. Two losses in a row against teams they would normally be expected to compete with.
Mirandés came in with more momentum. Their recent results tell a steadier story. A 0-0 draw with Real Madrid II, then a 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid II, followed by a 1-0 victory against Osasuna II. They have kept three clean sheets on the spin in their last few outings. To be fair, the opposition quality varied, but the defensive shape was evident.
The goal at the hour mark proved enough. There were no statistics supplied — no possession figures, no shot counts, no expected goals. Sometimes the result speaks without the numbers. La Calzada ran out of legs after their heavy defeat the previous week, and Mirandés held on grimly through the closing stages.
By then, the result was clear. Mirandés leave with a win and momentum for their pre-season preparations. La Calzada will need to find more consistency before their competitive fixtures begin. The friendly served its purpose, even if the scoreline was narrow.