2-1: Late blow as UD Almería 'B' fall again in closing stages
UD Almería 'B' take the lead at La Condomina against UCAM Murcia but concede in first-half stoppage time and are beaten in the 82nd minute
UD Almería 'B' suffered another league defeat, this time away to promotion hopefuls UCAM Murcia CF at La Condomina Stadium, on Matchday 23 of Group IV in the fourth-tier Segunda RFEF.
It is now 11 consecutive matches without a win for the youthful Rojiblancos, a run that includes 6 defeats, most of them by the narrowest of margins and 5 draws. Many of those results could easily have swung the other way, but misfortune and costly late moments have taken their toll. The Almería 'B' side now sit 15 points adrift of safety and 14 from the relegation play-off spot.
As in many previous outings, UD Almería B managed to keep strong opponents, once again pushing for promotion, under control for long spells. They not only defended with discipline but also struck first. Joan converted from the penalty spot in the 44th minute to give the visitors a deserved lead.
However, just as it seemed they would head into the break in front, Alberto Soto equalised in first-half stoppage time to level the contest.
After the restart, UD Almería 'B' remained compact and looked to catch UCAM Murcia on the break. The home side struggled to break down a well-organised Indálicos defence. Even a draw would have provided a morale boost against one of the group’s heavyweights, but the decisive moment arrived in the 82nd minute when Iván Moreno netted the winner to seal the match.
Match information:
UCAM Murcia: Facundo Ackermann; José Ruiz (Alvarito 66’), Aitor Puñal, Javi Ramírez, Héctor Marco; Urtzi Urcelay (Juanma Bravo 76’), Pablo Hernández (Mizzian 76’); Pontones (Iván Moreno 66’), Ale Marín (Xente Vila 81’), Alberto Soto; Sergi Baldrich.
UD Almería 'B': Jesús López; Sergio Rodríguez, Koné (Miguel Operé 71’), Pedro Fidel, Martim Alberto; Carlos Jiménez (Romera 57’), Curro Muñoz; Joan (Iker Burgos 57’), Marsu (Taufek 84’), Marciano (Josema 71’); Hou.
Goals:
0-1 (44’) Joan (penalty)
1-1 (45+1’) Alberto Soto
2-1 (82’) Iván Moreno
Referee: Javier Alarcón Villaescusa (Valencian Referees Association). Booked: Héctor Marco, Pontones, Aitor Puñal and Mizzian (UCAM Murcia); Pedro Fidel and Hou (UD Almería 'B').
The match was played at La Condomina Stadium as part of Matchday 23 in Group IV of the Segunda RFEF.