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Oviedo Snatch Victory in Thrilling Match Against Almeria
Oviedo secured a hard-fought victory over Almeria with a final score of two to one in an exciting match held at the UD Almería Stadium. The game, part of the Promotion Play-offs Semi-finals, was characterized by intense competition and a battle for every ball.
Oviedo took the lead in the 14th minute thanks to a goal by N. Vidal, after a play without an assist. However, the joy was short-lived as Almeria quickly responded with a goal from S. Arribas in the 16th minute, also unassisted. The remainder of the first half was marked by midfield contention and several fouls that resulted in yellow cards for A. Centelles and D. Lopy, both from Almeria.
The second half continued in the same vein, with a disjointed game and plenty of tension. Alemao, from Oviedo, also received a yellow card in the 52nd minute. Just when it seemed the draw would be sealed, N. Vidal reappeared in the 90th minute to score the winning goal for Oviedo, this time with an assist from D. Paraschiv.
Almeria dominated ball possession with 54%, but failed to translate their dominance into goals. Almeria took 11 shots, 3 of which were on target, and had 6 corners. Oviedo, with 46% possession, was more effective in front of goal, with 8 shots, 4 of which were on target, and 4 corners. Both teams committed 14 fouls. Referee Damaso Arcediano Monescillo showed two yellow cards to each team.
Substitutions almeria: at minute 60 N. Melamed came in and Leo Baptistao went out., at minute 61 Lazaro came in and Marezi went out., at minute 74 A. Puigmal came in and G. Melero went out., at minute 86 Kaiky came in and A. Pozo went out., at minute 86 R. Fettal came in and S. Arribas went out.
Substitutions oviedo: at minute 67 P. de la Fuente came in and H. Hassan went out., at minute 67 C. de la Hoz came in and J. Seoane went out., at minute 67 D. Paraschiv came in and Alemao went out., at minute 82 O. Luengo came in and S. Cazorla went out., at minute 88 C. Pomares came in and S. Colombatto went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Almeria
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Oviedo
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