Huesca Battles Hard, Falls in Overtime to Osasuna

In a thrilling Copa del Rey match, Huesca faced elimination against Osasuna despite a commendable effort. The match showcased resilience from both teams, leading to a gripping overtime battle.

Match Overview

Huesca entered the game with enthusiasm, applying early pressure through multiple corners that tested Osasuna’s defense. Despite their initial dominance, Osasuna quickly regained composure. They nearly capitalized on a significant chance when a header narrowly missed the target.

First Half Highlights

The turning point came in the 35th minute when Huesca’s Luna delivered a well-executed free kick, allowing the team to take a 1-0 lead. However, Osasuna responded just before halftime. Raúl García de Haro equalized, leveling the score at 1-1.

Second Half Action

The second half saw both teams struggle to break the deadlock, resulting in no additional goals. The match proceeded into overtime, igniting further excitement.

Overtime Drama

Osasuna struck first in extra time with another goal from Raúl, putting them ahead 2-1 in the 95th minute. However, Kortajarena quickly equalized for Huesca in the final moments of the first extra period, making it 2-2.

Decisive Moments

With the match seemingly heading for penalties, a turn of fortune favored Osasuna. In the 110th minute, a corner kick led to a fortunate rebound for Osambela, who scored to put Osasuna ahead 3-2. Just seven minutes later, Budimir sealed Huesca’s fate with a fourth goal, ending the match 4-2.

Conclusion

Despite their valiant effort, Huesca could not overcome Osasuna and remain unable to surpass the Round of 16 in the Copa del Rey. This match reflects Huesca’s potential but also the need for improvement in high-pressure situations.