Academy
0-1: UD Almería 'B' lose at home but remain in promotion play-offs zone
Guests Xerez Deportivo FC surprised with an early opener that was decisive given UD Almería B's lack of reaction
The Academy prospects suffered a 0-1 defeat to Xerez Deportivo on Matchday 29. The game was played at the UD Almería Stadium Anexo pitch, although they remain in the play-offs zone. The Academy prospects have little room for error if they want to fight for promotion, as with 5 games to go, the teams vying for promotion play-off spots are evenly matched.
UD Almería 'B', sitting 4th in the table, were unable to defeat opponents fighting to avoid the relegation zone and the defeat is a serious warning to their aspirations, especially given they now have three matches ahead against top-of-the-table adversaries.
The UD Almería 'B' lads had been putting in solid performances at home over this second half of the season, but this time they were not up to scratch. Xerez Deportivo took an early lead in the 8th minute and the hosts lacked the resilience they have shown in similar situations in the past. The opponents knew how to exploit the result, while UD Almería 'B' did not seem comfortable on the pitch.
Match information:
UD Almería 'B': Bruno Iribarne; Peñalver, Paco Sanz (Martin Svidersky, 46'), Edu Plá (Cantón, 81'), Ballestero; Hugo Martín (Yago Paredes, 59'), Joan Gázquez, René Pérez; Luis Lara (Nacho Vila, 74'), Loren and Hugo Neves (Valén, 46').
Xerez Deportivo FC: Matías; Marcelo, Alberto Durán, Antonio Salguero, Beni; Rafa Parejo, Álvaro Martínez (Beto, 78'), Fran Núñez (Cantón, 63'), Ilias Charid (Espinar, 63'), Jacobo (Juan Andrés, 71'), and Abraham (Ingoma, 78').
Goals: 0-1 (8'). Abraham.
Referee: Gutiérrez Perera, from the Seville school. He booked Paco Sanz from UD Almería 'B' and Espinar of Xerez Deportivo FC.
Observations: Matchday 29. Group 4 of the Segunda RFEF. Game played at the UD Almería Stadium Anexo.