The albinegro team clearly dominated the game after an initial half-hour of equality, but a lack of clinical finishing proved costly. Brignani's opening goal at the start of the second half seemed to set them on course for a win, but a defensive error led to the penalty that secured the draw.

During the first half, Castellón struggled to create real danger, with little penetration on the wings and some misguided decision-making in the final third. However, they utilized set pieces effectively, creating chances from two corner kicks in the 5th minute.

The game was interrupted for ten minutes in the 35th minute due to a medical emergency in the stands. After the restart, Castellón accelerated their play and had four clear opportunities before halftime, including a shot from Jakobsen that the opposing goalkeeper saved.

Castellón's superiority was confirmed at the start of the second half. In the 52nd minute, Brignani opened the scoring with a header from a corner kick, his sixth goal of the season. The team continued to push for more goals, with Mabil hitting the post in the 64th minute and another chance for Calatrava.

However, their missed opportunities proved costly. In the 87th minute, Ceuta equalized from a penalty, converted by Marcos, after Brignani committed a foul inside the area. This 1-1 scoreline was definitive, despite Castellón's late attempts to regain the lead.