UD Lanzarote continues to be committed to the "X" this season, and on Saturday afternoon, the red and whites added their ninth draw of the campaign. On this occasion, Adolfo Pérez's team drew two goals against Unión Viera, a team that arrived as the bottom of the category for this match. A match that opened in the second half, a period in which all four goals were seen. Both goals for UD Lanzarote were scored by Quintero, the striker making his debut with the red and white jersey.
The match began with Unión Viera dominating, being the team that controlled the game and had the best chances in the first period. The locals had the clearest chance in the 16th minute, when Agoney brought down Josua inside the area and the referee pointed out the clear penalty. The penalty was taken by Xiraxi and Agoney made amends for his previous error by stopping the shot.
Unión Viera was not discouraged despite the error and continued to look for the UD Lanzarote goal. It was in the final stretch of the first half when the visitors' best chance came. Quintero stood alone inside the area and his shot was saved by goalkeeper Salas. The first half ended with a goalless draw.
The second period started in an unbeatable way for UD Lanzarote, with the red and whites taking the lead on the scoreboard after four minutes of play. Jonathan Quintero produced a moment of genius inside the area, with his back to the goal he shot with his heel and beat goalkeeper Salas.
Following the goal, UD Lanzarote had chances to increase the lead on the scoreboard. Toñito, a player who had come on in the second half, received a ball on the right side of the area and his shot was cleared off the line by a defender. And minutes later, Jonathan Quintero stood alone in front of the goalkeeper, sending the ball wide of the three posts.
UD Lanzarote forgave and Unión Viera did not fail to turn the score around. A shot from Carlos Fernández from the edge of the area became the equalizing goal for the local team. The shot caught goalkeeper Agoney off guard and the ball went into the top corner of the goal.
Just five minutes later, Unión Viera scored the second goal of the match. Héctor "Choco" led a quick counter-attack, his shot was deflected by Agoney and Carlos Fernández, who followed the play, took advantage of the rebound to make it 2-1.
With fourteen minutes remaining in the match, UD Lanzarote scored the equalizing goal. A good cross from Kennedy from the touchline was headed in by Quintero and sent the ball into the back of the net.
Until the end of the match, both teams tried, and the score could have gone either way. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with each team adding a point. UniónViera leaves the "red lantern" and UD Lanzarote continues in the middle of the standings, three points away from the play-off positions.
Match Details
Unión Viera (2): Salas, Miguel Ángel (Néstor Sosa 36), Xiraxi, Alberto Medina, Kevin Pérez, Soto, Josua, Julio Báez, Carlos Fernández (Ale Ojeda 81), Cristian Barrios and Héctor "Choco" (Rubén Castro 85). Coach: Ángel Luis Camacho
UD Lanzarote (2): Agoney, Krispy, Raúl (Brad 62), Fran Gil, Acai, Javi Navarro, Ayoze Pérez (Toñito 46). Miguel Gómez (Borja Vera 46), Quintero, Javi Melián and Kennedy. Coach: Adolfo Pérez
Goals:
0-1: minute 49, Quintero
1-1: minute 66, Carlos Fernández
2-1: minute 71, Carlos Fernández
2-2; minute 76, Quintero
Referee: Ariel Medina Rosales. He cautioned Miguel Ángel, Kevin Pérez, Héctor "Choco", Cristian Barrios and Xiraxi for Unión Viera and Agoney, Ayoze Pérez, Javi Navarro and Krispy for UD Lanzarote
Incidents: Alfonso Silva, about 70 spectators. Match corresponding to the 13th matchday of the Third Division.
