1-0: UD Almería 'B' hold firm until late but falls to Recreativo de Huelva
Salmerón's side suffers another narrow defeat in the final stages
UD Almería 'B' endured another frustrating defeat in the league, extending their winless streak to 9 matches. Despite a solid defensive display and a few counter-attacking opportunities, the young Almeriense side could not prevent Aitor García’s late goal in the 83rd minute, giving Recreativo de Huelva all 3 points at the Nuevo Colombino Stadium.
The match saw the home side dominate possession and control the game, as expected from a team pushing for promotion. However, UD Almería 'B' were well-organized defensively and limited their opponent’s chances. They also had a few promising attacks but were unable to capitalise. As has often been the case in recent weeks, the UD Almería prospects inability to hold out until the final whistle saw them leave Huelva empty-handed.
The result leaves UD Almería 'B' 15 points adrift of the relegation zone, currently occupied by CF Linares Deportivo with 14 points separating them from Puente Genil, who are in the promotion play-off spot for safety. With 13 matches still to play, the task ahead remains difficult but not impossible.
Match information:
Recreativo de Huelva: Jero Lario, Bonaque, David Alfonso (Benítez, 50'), José Carlos, Mena (Aitor García, 61'), Xavi Domínguez (Paolo, 61'), Álex Bernal (Vela, 74'), Iván Romero, Da Costa, Néstor Serna, and Roni (Caye Quintana, 74').
UD Almería 'B': Jesús López, Vicente Agulló, Miguel Operé, Pedro Fidel, Martim Alberto, Romera (Carlos Jiménez, 82'), Josema (Taufek, 87'), Marsu (Yago Paredes, 87'), Curro Muñoz, Iker Burgos (Hou, 73'), and Marciano.
Goal: 1-0 (83') - Aitor García, from outside the box.
Referee: Jayro Muñoz García (Extremadura committee). He booked Benítez, Néstor Serna, José Carlos and Aitor García for the home side as well as visitors Curro Muñoz and Marsu.
Added information: Matchday 21. Segunda RFEF, Group IV, held at the Nuevo Colombino Stadium in Huelva. Before the start of the game, a minute's silence was observed in memory of the victims of the Adamuz train accident, the majority of whom were from Huelva.