10-1: UD Almería Women march steadily towards promotion play-off contention

UD Almería Women continue to build momentum. The Rojiblancas resumed competition on Marchday 16 and did so in emphatic fashion, securing a 10-1 victory over Real Jaén CF Women at the Emilio Campra Youth Stadium. As the group leaders, the Rojiblancas faced the second-bottom team in the standings but were determined not to take the game lightly as they remain firmly in the hunt for promotion. From the outset, they went full throttle, securing a resounding win.

The only top team from each of the two Andalusian groups will have the chance to compete in the promotion play-offs. With just 6 rounds remaining in the regular season, UD Almería Women lead Group IX with 40 points and an impressive +56 goal difference. Sevilla FC 'B' Women, who were once again held to a draw, sit second with 36 points and +41. The gap is beginning to widen, but there is little room for complacency.

Against Real Jaén CF Women, UD Almería Women started with Alba García, Blanca Plaza, Esther, Érika, Carlota, Cayetana, Lucía López, Inés Pérez, Blanca Romero, Jessi, and Paqui Campoy. Marisa, Liubov, Cañadas, Miriam and Marta also saw action. 

The goals came courtesy of Marta, who scored a hat-trick; Two superb braces by Paqui Campoy (2), Jessi (2), Blanca Romero, Cañadas, and Érika.

Notably, Marta made her long-awaited injury return after 8 months out with a second knee issue and there was no better way to mark her comeback than by netting 3 goals.

Next Sunday, UD Almería Women will return to action at home, once again at the Emilio Campra Youth Stadium where they will host 5th-placed CD PFC Málaga at 12 noon.