1-0: UD Almería B take the lead to seal play-offs participation
The UDA Academy prospects clinched their fifth consecutive victory and distance themselves from direct rivals in the race for promotion. They already did it against Huétor Vega and on this occasion against CF Motril. Luis Lara, in the 88th minute, earned the three points to Alberto Lasarte's team
UD Almería 'B' secure their fifth consecutive victory to seal promotion play-offs participation after defeating CF Motril in an exciting match. From the beginning, both teams showed a clear offensive vocation, creating constant danger. However, the match took a decisive turn in the second half with the sending-off of a Motril player, allowing UD Almería 'B' to take control and seal the victory with a winning goal from Luis Lara in the 88th minute.
The match between UD Almería 'B' and Motril in the first half showed the intensity and determination of both outfits. From the start, both teams demonstrated an offensive attitude, seeking to create opportunities instead of simply observing the rivals. A clear opportunity stood out for the Almeria team, when Valen was about to open the scoring with a powerful shot that the visiting goalkeeper managed to deflect with a miraculous save.
The visitors also created danger with several near-goal opportunities, one of which was on the verge of becoming a goal if not for a spectacular save by Bruno Iribarne. After these moments of uncertainty for both teams, the match entered a more balanced phase, with chances and quick transitions, but neither could capitalise on them, maintaining a goalless draw at half-time.
In the second half, equality persisted for several minutes, although the visitors were the first to get close to the goal with a clear opportunity that was denied by another great save by Bruno Iribarne. However, the turning point came in the 63rd minute with the sending-off of Mario, a Motril player, leaving the team with one less player in action. This fact reenergised the Rojiblancos, who gradually took control of the game and began to press in the rivals area. The opportunities began to arrive and finally, in the 88th minute, Luis Lara secured the victory for UD Almería 'B' with a wonderful goal over the home goalkeeper. This victory represents the fifth consecutive victory and further secures their position in the play-offs for promotion to Segunda RFEF.
Match information
UD Almería 'B': Bruno Iribarne, Peñalver, Ballestero, René, Paco Sanz, Josema, Joan, Cantón (Marsu. 83'), Hugo Neves (Keven. Min 73), Valen (Luis Lara. 45') and Rachad (Loren. 73')
CF Motril: Prieto, Linares (Illescas. 44'), Mode, Ayoub (Isa.73'), Toni, Mario, Cobo, Jordi, Pablo, Antonio (Joan. 73') and Israel (Hugo. 65').
Goal: 1-0 Luis Lara (88').
Referee: Alejandro Noguera Moreno. He booked hosts Valen and Neves and sent off visitor Mario with a straight red card in the 63rd minute.
Observations: Matchday 28? Group IX of Tercera RFEF. Game played in the Power Horse Anexo in the presence of 400 spectators. Pepe Mel and his coaching staff were present at the stadium