Sorloth gives Villarreal the win in the 93rd minute to keep the European dream alive
Villarreal want to keep believing. The Submarine won Sunday afternoon’s match against UD Almeria at the death. In a very even match with little attacking clarity from either team, the Yellows took the win thanks to a goal from Ilias Akhomach in the first half and Alexander Sorloth in practically the last move of the match.
Marcelino opted for a similar starting line-up to the one that earned a point last Sunday at San Mamés. Mandi and Coquelin in place of the suspended Albiol and Comesaña, Alfonso Pedraza on the left flank and Ilias Akhomach on the right flank were the new faces compared to the side that faced the Copa del Rey holders. UD Almeria, who had one of their last chances to stay in the fight for survival in the afternoon clash against the Submarine, were in dire need of a win.
UD Almería imposed a high tempo on the game from the start. Pepe Mel’s side put pressure on the Yellows, who couldn’t easily find Álex Baena and Gerard Moreno, key players in the attacking play.
The Almeria-based side were making an impact down their right flank, where an inspired Marc Pubill was threatening with crosses and long-range shots which, however, did not pose a problem for Filip Jörgensen.
The Submarine began to push forward and so came their first chances at the Power Horse Stadium. First, a combination between Gerard and Sorloth forced Maximiano to do his best to keep out the Catalan striker’s goal. Later, Álex Baena’s long-range effort flew just wide of the post.
