“Adrián Embarba doubles Almería's lead with his second goal”
Pivotal“Substitute Adrián Niño pulls one back for Málaga just three minutes after coming on”
Pivotal“Haitam Abaida completes Málaga's comeback to level the match at 2-2”
Pivotal“Léo Baptistão scores the winner in stoppage time to complete Almería's counter-comeback”
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Almería
Málaga
Outstanding performance
Almería•MidfielderAlmería staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat Málaga 3-2 in a thrilling Segunda División encounter. Adrián Embarba's first-half brace had put the hosts in control, but Málaga fought back through substitutes Adrián Niño and Haitam Abaida to level the match at 2-2. Just when it seemed the visitors had rescued a point, Léo Baptistão struck in the 90th minute to snatch all three points for Almería. Despite enjoying 54% possession and creating more dangerous attacks than their opponents, Málaga's profligacy in front of goal proved costly as they missed two big chances while Almería converted theirs clinically.
How entertaining was this match?
Second-placed Almería welcome Málaga in a pivotal Andalusian derby with just one point separating these promotion contenders. Both sides are in the thick of the LaLiga 2 title race, making this a must-win encounter at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos.
