2-2: UD Almería 'B' draw with Atlético Mancha Real in last trip of season
The UDA Academy youth players took the lead and doubled it soon 0-2, however, the rivals came back from behind twice to equalise after 78 minutes. UD Almería U19 'A' youngsters Ahmed and Abarca debuted in a higher tier
UD Almería 'B' settled for a two-all draw against Atlético Mancha Real in a match that they commanded 0-2 for a long spell. However, the home side came back from behind twice as they pulled one back in the 21st minute and achieved the final tie in the 78th minute.
The youthful Rojiblancos started the game flying out of the traps since Loren expertly grabbed the early opener with 4 minutes on the clock. The players from Almería kept it up, with the same idea of play and positive attitude and in the 12th minute, Cantón doubled their lead 0-2. However, the home side found a response and within 21 minutes managed to pull one back (1-2).
At that moment, the Indálicos stepped up a gear again and created chances to go into the break with more goals in their favour, but those chances were squandered so the result at half-time was 2-1.
In the second half, UD Almería 'B' did not lower the intensity and Aaron was close to making it 1-3, but nothing, the ball did not go in. Iván Cortés netted in the 78th minute to take a share of the points. Alberto Lasarte made some substitutions and introduced Rachad to try to score the winning goal and in fact, he did, but it was chalked out due fir a dubious offside. Finally, 2-2 was the final result.
Match information:
Atlético Mancha Real: Lopito, Fran Moreno (Alcázar. 60'), Carlos Jiménez, Rafa Navarro, Espinosa (Pekes. 79'), Chumilla, Pedro Corral, Gudiño (Manu Fernández. 60'), Rafa Vega (Óscar Quesada. 73' ), Malano (Iván Cortés. 73') and Pedro Fernández.
UD Almería 'B': Obón, Ballestero, Paco Sanz, Álex Mendes, Aarón, Josema, Cantón (Ahmed. 76'), Marsu (Abarca. 81'), Hugo Neves (Keven. 81'), Valen (Abel. 69') and Loren (Rachad. 69')
Goals: 0-1, 4' Loren. 0-2, 12' Canton. 1-2, 21' Thorny. 2-2, 78' Iván Cortés.
Referee: Jesús Carrasco González. He booked hosts Chumilla and Pedro Corral as well as visitor Ahmed.
Observations: Matchday 33. Group IX of Tercera RFEF tier. Game played at the La Juventud Stadium.