The La Mancha team fought back from behind in the second half to claim three crucial points
Albacete Balompié overturned a deficit at Carlos Belmonte to secure three vital points for their promotion push. Ruben Albes’ side began with a dream start, scoring within four minutes through Higinio, but Málaga struck back from two corners to level through Lago Junior and Fran Sol.
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Maikel Mesa added a second for the Andalusian visitors, only for a botched vaseline finish to waste the chance. Luis Muñoz’s red card on the edge of half-time left Málaga with a tougher task after the break, while Albacete grew more confident about turning the game around in the second period.
Goals from Manu Fuster and Dubasin, refined by VAR intervention, completed the comeback and left the points in the hosts’ hands. With this result, Albacete sits in sixth place with 45 points, firmly inside the promotion playoff zone. Málaga, meanwhile, remain third from bottom with 22 points.
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The summary of Albacete vs. Malaga Second Division 2022-2023: video, goals and statistics
Full time!
Minute 63. Dubasin’s goal is ruled valid after a VAR review disallows the initial offside call and the strike is counted on the scoreboard. The home side celebrate an important moment in the match’s late phase.
Minute 54. Fuster finds the net to level the game, finishing with a composed finish after a precise attack through the middle.
Minute 46. The second half begins.
Rest!
Minute 36. Luis Muñoz is sent off after a second yellow, leaving Málaga a man light for the remainder of the game.
Minute 33. Fran Sol heads Málaga back in front from a set piece after another corner.
Minute 16. Lago Junior finishes a move at the near post following a corner, sending the ball into the net and sharpening the comeback.
Minute 9. Maikel Mesa looks to double the lead but his Vaseline attempt sails wide with the keeper well beaten.
Minute 4. Higinio finishes a slick counter with a powerful shot that whips past the goalkeeper to open the scoring for the La Mancha club.
Minute 1. The match kicks off at Carlos Belmonte!
Confirmed eleven from Málaga
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