The UD progresses and Sandro continues to do his thing

Pimienta came out to face the Qatari team with an eleven very similar to the one that ended in the Banus against the Orlando Pirates: Lemos captain, Killane, Juanma Herzog, Sergi Cardona, Álex Suárez, Enzo, Moleiro, Pau Ferrer, Marc Cardona, Javi Muñoz and Pinchi.

In the early stages of the clash, UD was surprised by the Qatari team with a quick counterattack, a shot from Benyettou ended up in the gloves of the Argentine goalkeeper Álvaro Killane who debuted as a starter in the goal of the first team. A suffocating pressure in the offensive field of the Pimienta team, forced the Qatari team to raffle the ball from behind. A very positional UD elaborated the game over a slow fire, ending with a deflected shot through Sergi Cardona. However, the first great opportunity for the yellows would come after a direct free kick.

Captain Álvaro Lemos sent a strong shot to the same crosshead and was about to open the scoring, the ball was rejected for a corner. Las Palmas continued to insist on the outside with the highest quality players, with an Alberto Moleiro in his sauce. The man from Tenerife overflowed his rivals without fear. Pimienta gesticulated vigorously at his players giving them continuous instructions from the band. Marc Cardona continued to do his thing, he tried it with a good header and came close. The UD overwhelmed the rival goal.

So much goes the pitcher to the source that in the end it breaks. Marc Cardona and Óscar Pinchi partnered on the left wing and the Catalan raised his head in time to score a home goal from Javi Muñoz, reaching the area and from the 21st minute penalty spot on a great pass from Sergi Cardona. UD deservedly went ahead on the scoreboard. Mohammed Benyettou, international striker with Algeria, tries from afar with a strong shot from outside the area, but the ball goes far. Al-Wrakah’s number 17 number, Hazem challenged Suárez in a one-on-one matchup, but the Gran Canarian solved the problem solidly.

During the first half hour of play, the yellows continued to concentrate on trying to pierce the goal, opening the Qatari defense on the sides. With a high pace of play and displaying a good offensive display. In the 32nd minute, the visitor’s goalkeeper Alsayed hit a long shot, avoiding the second shot from Pau Ferrer and a great cross from a versatile player Alvaro Lemos. The Galician was very fine throughout the first half.

UD played well, while Pimienta continued to give directions on the wing. Moleiro continued to do his thing, doing tricks with the ball, and Pinchi was able to finish the play, harvested by 10, in a goal with a header from the squad, but the hero of the match, Alyased, appeared after 37 minutes to avoid the second again.

UD played calmly and followed their philosophy and style of play. Despite not scoring more goals, the yellows did not get nervous and continued moving the ball without nerves. Al-Wrakah grew in the final minutes of the first part, bringing together the highest quality footballers. They reached the intermission with 1-0 and with the feeling that if they had pressed a little more, despite the good interventions of the Qatari goalkeeper, the score could have been more bulky.

More and more after the break

The second half began with a change of ball and with the Arabs more plugged in after the multiple changes. At UD, Xavi García Pimienta changed the entire block, incorporating Valles, Palanca, Coco, Eric, Sinkgraven, Fabio, Kirian, Viera, Pejiño and Sandro y Herrera.

The people of Gran Canaria wanted more and with the engine room fueling, everything was easier. The good ones understood each other but the opposite area was not reached. He played and played the UD, unsuccessfully, against a seasoned and braver team during the second 45 minutes. He dominated the game, he was the clear owner and lord of the game, but the minutes passed and the insular team could not get a grip on the rival.

Sandro and Viera did not understand each other the first time, but the second time they did. In minute 80, a left-footed shot by Sandro Ramírez followed by a left-footed shot inside Ramíreza ended with a goal from 9, who is expected to be the killer for UD this season. At the time that Viera acted as captain with a “when we steal we have to go forward, each one follows his own, let’s go.”

The party was dying and the UD lowered the piston. ANDhe sealed the match 2-0 and the yellows won the second test, which helps them gain sensations and prepare for this Sunday’s duel against UD Almeríafirst demanding meeting for those of Pimienta.