0–1: Another defeat that practically confirms UD Almería 'B's relegation
The Academy prospects lost to Xerez Deportivo FC at the Anexo pitch. With 18 points still to play for, they are 17 points from league safety and 15 points from the relegation play-off spot
UD Almería 'B' have all but mathematically confirmed their drop to the fifth-tierTercera RFEF, as with 6 match weeks remaining and 18 points still available, they are now 17 points behind the safety zone and 15 points from the relegation play-off, in both cases also losing the head-to-head tiebreaker.
This Sunday, the lads hosted rivals also fighting to avoid the drop and Xerez Deportivo FC won without fuss, showing the quality and determination of the visitors compared to the resigned home side. UD Almería 'B' have been going through the motions for many, many Matchdays, while the visitors did not want to miss a major opportunity in their survival quest.
Despite everything, the UD Almería Academy prospects had their chances, although refereeing decisions also worked against them. A goal for the home team was ruled out and in the 72nd minute Pedro Fidel was sent off for a second yellow card, circumstances that also affected the final result.
Match information:
UD Almería 'B': Zorro; Sergio Rodríguez (Tasic, 60’), Pedro Fidel, Josema, Martim Alberto; Romera (Carlos Jiménez, 60’), Joan Gázquez, Curro Muñoz (Marsu, 86’); Hou (Taufek, 86’), Iker Burgos, Marciano.
Xerez Deportivo FC: Bloch; Marcelo (Juanjo Mateo, 82’), Beny (Carlos Daniel, 66’), Udom, Rubén Cantero, Rafa Parejo, Yago Gandoy (Ciurro Rivelott, 82’), Ilias, Christian Dieste, Diego Iglesias (Sergio García, 74’), Julen Ekiza (Javi Feria, 74’).
Goals: 0–1 (13’), Diego Iglesias.
Referee: Alejandro Fernández (Madrid FA). Sent off Pedro Fidel (72’, second yellow). Booked Curro Muñoz, Hou, Josema, Sergio Rodríguez, Carlos Jiménez; Beny, Udom, Ilias, Bloch, Sergio García (95’).
Added info: Matchday 28 of the fourth-tier Segunda RFEF. Group IV. Game played at the Anexo pitch.