The UDA Academy history-makers beat RC Deportivo de la Coruña U19s in stoppage-time to progress to the final against Real Madrid CF U19 on Saturday (KO 4:30pm CET).
Only Spanish Cup U19 progress in UD Almería Under-19s 'A' thoughts! The UDA Academy history-makers qualified for the Spanish tournament final after defeating RC Deportivo de la Coruña U19's 1-2 in North Spain.
The first half kicked off with opponent Martín Ochoa opening the scoring on 23 minutes, yet in the following play just 2 minutes later, by a stroke of luck, Marciano grabbed a leveller as his shot deflected off Seydi straight into the goal (1-1).
After the unfortunate own goal, the second half began with more intensity and in the 55th minute, Marciano was the first to go close as he pulled a right-footed effort just past the far post. After this big chance for UD Almería U19s 'A', the Galician outfit reacted and also started to fashion chances, but the youthful Rojiblancos' defensive solidity plus goalie Bruno's reflexes prevented the rivals from breaking the deadlock in the dying embers of the match.
Nothing beats the buzz of a last-minute winner! Rachad's last-grasp winning header took the heat up a notch (1-2). It was certainly a tight encounter until minute 90+3 when the Indálico top-scorer sealed a historic passage to the Spanish Cup U19 final that sparked wild scenes of celebration at the Reino de León Stadium (Castilla y León).
The Spanish Cup U19 final against Real Madrid CF U19 will be played on Saturday (KO 4:30pm Spanish Time) and the Under-19s 'A' from Almería are looking forward to it!
March information:
RC Deportivo de La Coruña U19: Hugo Lemos; Carletto (Adri Guerrero, 81'), Vilela, Seydi, Manu Berrocal (Parada, 95'); Baldomar (Manu Ferreiro, 71'), Rubén López, Diego Gómez; Mardones, Martín Ochoa (Kevin Sánchez, 71') and Hugo Villaverde (Garaboa, 81').
UD Almeria U19 'A': Bruno; Edu Pla, Paco Sanz, Varó, Torres; Marcos Pena; Marciano, Joan, Marsu (Oliva, 90'), Younes (Valen, 68'); and Rachad.
Goals: 1-0 Martín Ochoa (23') 1-1 Seydi, (OG) (25') 1-2 Rachad (90+3').
Referee: Francisco Crespo Puente. He booked host Berrocal.
Observations: Spanish Cup U19 second semi-final tie played at the Reino de León stadium.