The red-and-white team lost 0-2 at La Estacada against a more effective opponent, who decided the tie with goals from Pablo Bernárdez and Enric Solano
Just like Ontiñena , UD Fraga has also been eliminated from the Diputación Cup . The team from the Bajo Cinca region said goodbye after falling 0-2 to Atlético Monzón in a tie played at La Estacada, a match decided by the visitors' greater efficiency in both penalty areas. The Monzón side, expected to return to the top of the Tercera RFEF (fourth tier of Spanish football), capitalized on their opportunities and will advance to the quarterfinals.
The match began with both teams trying to take the initiative. Fraga and Monzón wanted to play possession-based football , without neglecting to attack from the opening minutes, but it was the away team who found the net first. The move originated on the right flank, where Pedro de la Fuente delivered a cross into the box that Pablo Bernárdez capitalized on, beating Enric to open the scoring.
The 0-1 scoreline gave Monzón some breathing room, and for several minutes they looked more comfortable on the pitch . During that period, they could have doubled their lead with a powerful shot from Rausell that forced Enric into a superb save. That action kept UD Fraga in the game when the tie was threatening to become complicated prematurely.
Little by little, the home side managed to settle into the game. They gained ground, balanced the play, and created their best chance before halftime, although Álex Peiri intervened to preserve Monzón's lead . The score remained unchanged before the break, but Fraga had managed to get back into the tie.
The second goal closed the door on a comeback.
The second half followed a similar script, with Monzón showing more composure in the decisive moments. The 0-2 came after a mistake by the home side in their build-up play. Bernárdez recovered the ball and assisted Enric Solano, who made no mistake in front of the Fraga goal.
From that point on, the game changed. Monzón protected their lead, tightened their lines, and forced Fraga to take the initiative. The team from La Estacada tried until the end, but lacked the final touch to truly trouble Peiri.
The score remained 0-2, and Atlético Monzón secured their place in the quarterfinals . Thus, with the elimination of both representatives, the Bajo/Baix Cinca region is left without any representation in the Copa Diputación, a tournament that has become the most important summer preseason event for teams in the Huesca province.
