2-1: UD Almería Women take the lead but end up defeated in Murcia
The Rojiblancas started winning the game with an opening goal from Cristina Navarro, but in the second half, the Murcia-based girls team came back from behind twice to claim victory
UD Almería Women seem to be struggling to collect points away from home after being defeated by Real Murcia Women. Even though they managed to get ahead on the scoreboard, a goal scored at the beginning of the second period and another near the end left UD Almeria Women empty-handed.
UD Almería Women keeper Carmen Belmonte's sharp reflexes was the highlight of the opening half as she even saved a penalty to kept the Indálicas alive. All these failed attempts made by the hosts force the guests to step up a gear so in the 30th minute, UD Almería Women's opener came. It was a stunning goal from edge the box by Cristina Navarro.
Half-time Real Murcia Women 0-1 UD Almería Women
In the second half, the Murcia gals came out onto the pitch with very clear ideas and four minutes in, they managed to peg the Indálicas back cleverly with a leveller from Vega. The home side continued to pile the pressure on throughout the second forty-five minutes and in the 86th minute, a penalty goal sealed their victory. Real Murcia came back from behind twice to collect three points and leave UD Almeria Women empty-handed on a winless run away from home this season.
Full-time Real Murcia Women 2-1 UD Almería Women
Match information
Real Murcia Women: Irene, Amor, Tere (Nieves. 46'), Patri, Vega, Vicky (Laura. 70'), Desi (Lara. 10') (Zipi. 78'), Elena, Victoria, Ana Aráez and Carla.
UD Almería Women: Carmen Belmonte, Conchita (Eva Ortiz. 46'), Mireya, Rocío Molina, Cristina Navarro, Lorena, Paqui Campoy (Tejedor. 65), Priscilla (Marisa. 46'), Ángela Moreno, Carla and Fátima (Nadia 72').
Goals: 0-1 Cristina Navarro (39') 1-1 Vega (49') 2-1 Ana Aráez. (pen). (86').
Referee: David Campos Salinas. Home team players Laura and Tere were yellow carded as well as visitor Carmen Belmonte.
Observations: Marchday 6. Group IV of Tercera RFEF. Game played at the Municipal José Barnes stadium in Murcia.