Las Palmas defeated Cádiz (0-1) thanks to a fantastic goal by Sandro
Las Palmas secures its second victory, defeating Cádiz 0-1 in the friendly match on Wednesday. The team led by García Pimienta faced a rival they will meet in the league championship, showcasing their familiar style of play. The match saw all goals scored in the second half, with Sandro Ramírez sealing the scoreline with an extraordinary goal. The stage in Andalusia concludes with two wins, one loss, and two draws for Las Palmas.
Las Palmas once again demonstrated their recognizable possession-based game against a rival that also showed its intentions of pressing and counter-attacking from the early minutes. Cádiz was the first to threaten the opposing area, with Cris Ramos' shot narrowly missing the target after a play by Machis.
Lemos also had a chance in the 9th minute, testing his right foot with a shot that was on target but saved by Cádiz's goalkeeper, David Gil, who handled the ball skillfully.
These early opportunities showcased the different approaches of both teams. Las Palmas sought patience in finding openings, while Cádiz aimed to recover the ball in the opponent's half.
Before the half-hour mark, Marc Cardona had another scoring opportunity for Cádiz. The UD striker received the ball in the corner of the box and was brought down in his attempt to dribble past defenders. However, the referee, Domínguez Cervantes, did not award a penalty, much to the displeasure of the yellow team.
The first half ended with a scare for Las Palmas. In the final counter-attack of the period, Cris Ramos found himself one-on-one with Valles. Nevertheless, the striker's shot missed the target, hitting the post. The score remained 0-0 going into the second half.
The long period of effort resulted in a brilliant goal by Sandro, just past the hour mark, after Las Palmas made significant substitutions. Positioned on the left side, the Gran Canarian forward received a pass from Moleiro and turned it into a work of art. He controlled the ball from outside the box and fired a perfect, curving shot that nestled into the far corner of Cádiz's net.
Las Palmas led with a 0-1 advantage, which Cristian Herrera almost expanded with a left-footed shot that Connan Ledesma caught at ground level.
The final challenge came when Enzo Loiodice received his second yellow card with 9 minutes remaining. However, Las Palmas didn't allow any opportunities for the scoreline to change, securing a 0-1 victory.
Lineups:
Cádiz: David Gil, Javier Hernández, Carlos García, Fali, Zaldúa, Escalante, Sobrino, Alcaraz, Rober, Darwin Machis, and Cris Ramos.
Bench: Connan Ledesma (GK), Aznar (GK), Raúl Parra, Mbaye, José Mari, Alex, Negredo, Iván Alejo, Diarra, Lucas, San Emeterio, Julio, Bastida, Mwepu, De la Rosa, and Iza.
Las Palmas: Álvaro Valles, Álvaro Lemos, Saúl Coco, Juanma Herzog, Sinkgraven, Iñaki González, Juan Muñoz, Jonathan Viera, Pejiño, Pau Ferrer, and Marc Cardona.
Also played in the second half: Escandell (GK), Eric Curbelo, Loiodce, Sergi Cardona, Alex Suárez, Moleiro, Cristian Herrera, Sandro, Palanca, and Kirian.
Goals: 0-1, min. 65, Sandro Ramírez.
Referee: Abraham Domínguez Cervantes (Andalusian), assisted by Rocío López and Iván Muñoz. Yellow cards for Escalante (Cádiz) and Eric Curbelo. Enzo Loiodice received a second yellow card and was sent off (Las Palmas, min. 81).
The match was played at the Marbella Football Center, the last of the series of preparatory friendlies during the UD Las Palmas concentration.
