UDC Txantrea KKE 2-2 Bidzala — four goals, two comebacks and a frantic final twenty minutes made this Tercera División RFEF clash one of the most entertaining draws of the weekend, with neither side able to land the knockout blow.
Match Overview
Played at a lively pace from the first whistle, the match quickly settled into a pattern of Txantrea control and Bidzala counter-attacking. The hosts, playing with the intensity that has become their trademark in Navarra, moved the ball quickly through midfield and asked questions of a Bidzala back line that sat deep and looked to spring forward on the break.
Twice Txantrea led. Twice Bidzala responded. The result leaves both teams with something to think about: the home side will rue two lapses in concentration, while the visitors will take real encouragement from their resilience away from home.
Key Moments
- 1-0 Txantrea: The opener arrived after sustained pressure, a clever near-post run creating just enough space for a first-time finish.
- 1-1 Bidzala: The response was swift and clinical — a quick transition and a composed finish past the goalkeeper.
- 2-1 Txantrea: The hosts restored their advantage before the break with a set-piece routine straight off the training ground.
- 2-2 Bidzala: The equaliser came in the second half, a reward for a spell in which the visitors pinned Txantrea back and forced a string of corners.
- Late drama: Both teams had chances to win it in the closing stages, but the goalkeepers stood firm in a breathless finish.
Tactical Story
Txantrea's approach was built on width and overlap. Their full-backs pushed aggressively, looking to double up on the flanks and deliver early crosses into a busy penalty area. It worked for long stretches, but it also left them exposed to quick turnovers, and Bidzala exploited that space ruthlessly on both occasions they scored.
Bidzala's plan was simpler and, on the night, equally effective: defend in a compact block, win the ball in midfield, and attack in three or four passes. Their equaliser was a perfect example — the ball travelled from their own half to the back of the net in under ten seconds.
The final twenty minutes became a genuine end-to-end contest, with fitness and concentration tested to the limit. Neither manager was happy with the defending, but both will have taken positives from the attacking intent on display.
Standout Performers
Txantrea's creative midfielder dictated the tempo of the first half and was involved in both goals, while their right-back put in a tireless shift going forward. In defence, though, the centre-backs will want another look at the two goals conceded.
For Bidzala, the striker who scored in each half was the obvious standout, showing pace in behind and composure in front of goal. Their goalkeeper also made two important saves that kept the scoreline level going into the final stages.
What It Means
A point apiece keeps both clubs moving in the right direction in the Tercera División RFEF, though the mood in each dressing room will be very different. Txantrea drop home points after leading twice — the kind of result that can define a promotion push if it becomes a habit. Bidzala, meanwhile, have proven they can go to a strong opponent and take something from the game, a result that should build confidence for the weeks ahead.

