1-1: UD Almería Women pick up well-earned point against CD Fermaguin
After a long journey due to a flight delay, Jessi scored the equaliser 15 minutes before full-time in a challenging match.
CD Fermaguin vs UD Almería started more than an hour late because of a flight delay. The Indalicas, who went all out from the off, had to cancel out a penalty that gave the Gran Canaria-based team the lead. Fifteen minutes before full-time, Jessi pulled UD Almeria Women back level (1-1) to get a well-earned point against opponents placed at the top of the table.
UD Almeria Women touched down in Gran Canaria after a two-hour delayed flight which. The islanders understood the situation at all times, which is why UD Almería Women publicly thanked CD Fermarguín for their full understanding.
With the game underway, both sides went up and forth up the pitch in the first half. Everything indicated that the score would not change before half-time. However, two minutes before the break, a penalty was awarded to the hosts that opponent Carol converted (1-0).
The Indálicas valiantly struggled after the game restart. Carmen Belmonte felt unwell and Sarah had to be under the sticks from the bench, who played a great role during the second period.
UD Almería Women were determined to go the extra mile to fill their pockets with all three points by creating chances. With 75 minutes on the clock, Jessi took possession of the ball and shot hard to beat the host goalkeeper. She levelled the scoring (1-1) and her team went one step further towards safety.
Match information:
CD Fermaguin: Paula; Mawi, Zule (Cristina, 79’), Valen (Alicia, 60’), Sara, Evelyn, Zaira (Carla, 60’), Queiro, Carol (Jusith, min. 73), Brenda, Yipsi.
UD Almería Women: Carmen Belmonte (Sarah, 45’); Lucía (Eva Campoy, 65’), Mati, Mireya, Rocío; Anita París, Lorena, Carmen Peláez, Jessi, Ángela Moreno (Marisa, 55’) and Ángeles (Fátima, 55’).
Goals: 1-0, 42’: Carol. 1-1, 75’: Jessi.
Cards: visitors Carmen Belmonte and Mati were booked.