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2-1: UD Almería U19 'A' produce brilliant stoppage-time comeback against Granada CF U19

After trailing 0-1 at half-time, the UDA Academy prospects managed to come back from behind with two late goals to remain in the fight for the group lead.

Late drama. UD Almería Under-19s 'A' found themselves on the losing side with Mauro Zalazar's opener on the brink of half-time, however, two stoppage-time goals from Rober and Rachad turned the game around to grab three big points to continue fighting for the group lead.

The two sides went toe to toe until half-time. The boys from Granada went into the game on the back of a long unbeaten streak while the teenage Indalicos experienced their second defeat of the entire season last week with the first place at stake.

Opponent Mauro Zalazar fired home a free-kick opener. (0-1). Nonetheless, in the second half, the youthful Rojiblancos took a step forward, took full control of the match and began to enjoy the better chances. They left it late to claim victory and three big points through two stunning stoppage-time goals from Rober and Rachad.

Match information:

UD Almeria U19 'A': Bruno; Torres, Varó, Paco, Íker; Peña, Marsu (Jorge. 60'), Joan; Younes (Fede Oliva. 46'), Valen (Linares. 72') and Rachad (Edu. 92').

Granada CF U19 : Pedro; Cristian, Pero Bornes (El Jeraby. 57'), Manuel Lopez, Salvador Huerta; Josep Bonilla, Mauro Zalazar, Eghosa (Evagoras. 80'), Francisco, Moussa and Miguel Ángel (Adrián Perea. 72').

Goals: 0-1 Maro Zalazar (41') 1-1 Rober (88'). 2-1 Rachad (91').

Referee: Daniel Camacho Elvira. He booked hosts Joan, Rober and Rachad and visitors Mauro Zalazar, Eghosa and Francisco Javier Barrionuevo.

Observations: Matchday 24. Group IV of the Division de Honor Juvenil league. Game played at the Francisco Pomedio ground located in the town of Huércal de Almería. 200 spectators.