UD Lanzarote visited UD Las Palmas Atlético, solid leader of group XII of the Third Federation, this Sunday at noon. The yellow subsidiary once again showed its tremendous punch, being enough to defeat the red and whites by 2 to 1.
UD Lanzarote surprised its rival in the first minutes, putting high pressure and trying to hinder the circulation of the locals' ball. Despite this, UD Las Palmas Atlético took the lead on their first arrival, with Elías Romero culminating a collective play by his team.
Around the half hour mark, UD Lanzarote established the tie, after the referee signaled an action inside the area as a penalty. Adrián Machín was in charge of executing the maximum penalty, establishing the equalizing goal.
Before the break, UD Lanzarote had an unbeatable chance. Iván Hujo finished at the goal mouth, but his shot did not find the goal. The first 45 minutes ended with a 1-1 draw.
UD Las Palmas Atlético came out better at the start of the second half and did not rest until they took the lead again. Elías Romero put a ball over the defense, the ball was picked up by Saliou inside the area, and his final shot was deflected by defender Alex Cruz.
Until the end of the match, UD Lanzarote kept trying, although UD Las Palmas Atlético gave its game a pause. They closed lines and did not allow the red and white team to get close with danger, ending the match with the result of 2 to 1.
Technical Sheet
UD Las Palmas Atlético (2): Nicolau, Brian Velázquez (Valentín 86), Carlos Navarro, Valentino, Álvaro, Yoni Pérez, Fernando, Iván Medina (Sergio 73), Saliou (Giovani 68), Diego Martín (Omar 73) and Elías (Andy 86). Coach: Raúl Martín
UD Lanzarote (1): Ruymán, Alex Cruz, Josimar, Raúl, Matías Sosa, Dani Febles (Álvaro Iglesias 65), Javi Martín (Ayoze Pérez 77), Dani González (Oli 65), Adrián Machín (Ale Fuentes 57), Nadjib and Iván Hujo. Coach: Juan Carlos Socorro
Goals
1-0: minute 12, Elías
1-1: minute 30, Adrián Machín from penalty
2-1: minute 60, Alex Cruz own goal
Referee: Aridane Hernández Sosa, assisted on the wings by Borja Manuel Mateos Cortizo and Cristo Ayoze Rodríguez Ortega. He cautioned Carlos Navarro and Elías for UD Las Palmas Atlético and Adrián Machín, Dani González and Matías Sosa for UD Lanzarote.
Incidents: Gran Canaria Stadium Annex, about 400 spectators. Match corresponding to matchday 22 of the Third Federation.
