1-1: Almeria B deserved more than a point in their clash against Loja
Almeria B created more big chances, in spite of having important absences in the squad. The UD Almeria B team are hosting direct rival Real Jaén next Sunday
Almeria B’s winless restart to the season continued as the rojiblancos laboured to a 1-1 draw with Loja. Almeria B had to settle for a one-all draw, even though they deserved to win. Playing against opponents who are playing on home turf is really complicated and difficult. However, Almeria created big chances to bag the three points. Nandinho and his team had to put up with their fourth consecutive draw, although they remain undefeated since the arrival of the Portuguese coach, and are still holding onto a place in the promotion zone. One of Almeria’s biggest rivals Real Jaén will be visiting the Anexo training ground next Sunday.
Almeria B had no choice but facing the encounter with quite a few absences. The players were energetic, optimistic and produced a brilliant performance on the pitch. The London outfit continued to dominate proceedings but were often wasteful when chances came their way. The first-half was about decision-making with alternate dominance. Manu scored and own goal on minute 43 to make it 1-0 just before half-time.
Almeria B were superior in the second-half. The rojiblancos continued to dominate proceedings but were often wasteful when chances came their way, while their adversaries contained them defensively. As soon as Loja won back the ball, they launched a counter-attack. As Almeria did not manage to score, the Loja’s player Dani Salvatierra scored an own goal to set up the definitive tie in the last minutes.
Loja CD: Óscar Cano, Dani López, Seco, Dani Salvatierra, Juanfran (Fabio Muñoz, minute 65), Lolo Armario, Peso, Nino, Dani Montero (Naranjo, minute 88), Javi del Moral (Cobos, minute 81) and Paco Ariza
Almería B: Jero, Vertiz, Luna (Sanchís, minute 69), Manu, Callejón, Juanma, Sergio Contreras, Javi Robles (Tomás, minute 62), Nano, Guirao (Rubén Enri, minute 62) and Fermín.
Goals: 1-0 (Minute 43) Manu scored an own goal. 1-1 (Minute 83): Dani Salvatierra scored an won goal.
Referee: David del Río Lozano, from the Sevillian Referees School admonished Paco Ariza, Del Moral, Óscar Cano, Dani Salvatierra and Cobos (Loja) and the visitors Juanma, Nano and Sergio Contreras.
Observations: Match corresponding to the 21st matchday within group IX of Third Division played at the Medina Lauxa stadium. 250 spectators approximately.