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Almería Thrashes Zaragoza in Thrilling Match
Almería secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Zaragoza at the UD Almería Stadium in a match that saw the home side dominate in attack. The game, part of the 2024 Segunda División’s 31st round, was characterized by Almería’s clinical finishing and attacking prowess.
Almería took the lead early on, with E. González scoring in the 6th minute, assisted by L. Suárez. Suárez then doubled the lead in the 16th minute, assisted by A. Puigmal. Zaragoza pulled one back in the 25th minute with an own goal by E. González. However, Almería responded before halftime with N. Melamed scoring in the 45th minute. In the second half, M. Pubill sealed the victory with a goal in the 53rd minute.
Despite Zaragoza’s higher possession (53%), Almería’s efficiency proved decisive. Almería had 15 shots on goal (4 on target), compared to Zaragoza’s 5 shots (none on target). In terms of cards, Almería received one yellow card, while Zaragoza received one yellow and one red card late in the match. Zaragoza’s dominance in possession was ultimately negated by their lack of attacking effectiveness. The victory cements Almería’s position in the upper reaches of the league table.
Substitutions zaragoza: at minute 46 I. Calero came in and D. Tasende went out., at minute 60 R. Guti came in and T. Moya went out., at minute 60 S. Bazdar came in and M. Soberon went out., at minute 60 A. Liso came in and M. Luna went out.
Substitutions almeria: at minute 46 A. Pozo came in and A. Puigmal went out., at minute 66 Lazaro came in and N. Melamed went out., at minute 66 S. Clua Oya came in and L. Robertone went out., at minute 78 S. Arribas came in and G. Melero went out., at minute 87 M. Perovic came in and M. Pubill went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Almeria
Titulares:
Zaragoza
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