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Cadiz Thrashes Almería in a Red-Card-Ridden Match
Cadiz defeated Almería 3-0 in a thrilling match at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla, corresponding to matchday 39 of the Second Division. The game, played on May 9th, 2025, was marked by the expulsion of two Almería players, significantly hindering their performance.
Almería took the lead with a goal from Melero in the 34th minute, assisted by Melamed. However, Cadiz’s numerical advantage, following the expulsion of Kaiky in the 30th minute and Langa in the 51st minute, proved decisive. Cadiz dominated possession (64%) and had significantly more shots (20 to Almería’s 7). While Cadiz generated numerous goal-scoring opportunities, only three were on target. Almería, with ten and then nine men, had to defend resolutely.
In the dying minutes, Cadiz sealed the victory with two goals in stoppage time, one from Fernández (assisted by Ontiveros) and another from Chust (assisted by Martí). The match was quite rough, with a total of 29 fouls and 8 yellow cards, in addition to Almería’s two red cards. Referee Daniel Palencia Caballero had to work hard to control the game. Despite the victory, Cadiz also received several yellow cards. The final 3-0 score reflects the home team’s dominance and Almería’s struggles after the expulsions.
Substitutions almeria: at minute 40 A. Pozo came in and S. Arribas went out., at minute 46 B. Langa came in and N. Melamed went out., at minute 68 A. Radovanovic came in and Leo Baptistao went out., at minute 83 L. Robertone came in and G. Melero went out.
Substitutions cadiz: at minute 46 J. Ontiveros came in and R. Sobrino went out., at minute 46 B. Ocampo came in and J. De la Rosa went out., at minute 62 C. Fernandez came in and O. Melendo went out., at minute 70 V. Chust came in and Fali went out., at minute 83 I. Carcelen came in and J. Zaldua went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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