Vetusta and Deportivo Fabril draw in the fight for the leadership.

In a high-stakes duel in Group I of the Segunda Federación, Real Oviedo Vetusta and Deportivo Fabril ended in a draw (1-1) in an intense and highly tactical match, fitting for the battle for the leadership that both teams are engaged in. The Galicians came into the match as sole leaders, with a two-point advantage over a Vetusta side defending second place and once again demonstrating their competitive solidity.

The match began with a clear script from the start. Fabril took control of the ball and monopolized possession for much of the first half, moving the ball patiently and trying to find spaces in the Carbayón defensive setup. However, that territorial dominance did not translate into many clear chances on the goal defended by Miguel Narváez.

The big news for Vetusta came very early. Just five minutes into the game, Marco Esteban put the home team ahead. Omar Falah took a lateral free kick, lofted into the area like a mini-corner, and the center-back appeared with determination to connect a powerful header that beat the visiting goalkeeper. An early blow that forced the leader to double their efforts.

Fabril did not fall apart and continued to insist on their possession-based football. The most notable chance of the first half was a well-aimed toe-poke shot by Nájera, which found a magnificent response from Narváez, quick on his reflexes to clear with his foot and maintain Oviedo's lead at halftime.

After the break, the flow of the game barely changed. Fabril continued to dominate possession, while Vetusta remained solid, organized, and ready to resist, relying on quick counterattacks or set-piece opportunities. Despite the visitors' pressure, clear chances remained scarce.

When it seemed that Roberto Aguirre's team had the game under control, the equalizer came in the final stretch. Bill executed a great individual play, combined in a one-two, and, already inside the area, finished with a powerful low right-footed shot that beat Narváez, bringing justice to the scoreboard based on the flow of the game.

The final moments became even more complicated for Vetusta, who finished the match with one player less after Cheli's expulsion. Even so, the home team managed to endure and secure a point of great value. The draw keeps the standings unchanged: the Galicians remain leaders, and the Asturians stay second, just two points behind the team from Coruña.