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Las Palmas Draws and Remains on the Brink of Their Goal (2-2)

Until the final play, UD Las Palmas aimed for victory in their match against Betis. They drew 2-2, rallying against Betis' two goals and deserving a win that would have ensured their mathematical survival.

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García Pimienta's team will head to Cádiz this weekend, aiming to secure their place in the Primera División next week.

Las Palmas approached the match ambitiously from the first minute. The yellow team’s game plan quickly manifested on the field, with García Pimienta’s players trying to control the match through ball possession.

Their initial good form could have resulted in early goals. At 8 minutes, Kirian's volley from the edge of the area narrowly missed the post. Three minutes later, Munir turned and shot with his left foot, forcing a crucial save from Betis' goalkeeper Rui Silva.

However, it was Betis who opened the scoring on their second approach. An Abde cross deflected off Mika Mármol’s leg into his own net.

Las Palmas quickly responded to this misfortune. They fought back and after a set-piece, Álex Suárez found a ball from Moleiro in the box and scored, beating Rui Silva’s initial save.

The crowd’s chant of "yes, we can" echoed in response to the team's reaction. More dangerous balls reached the visitor’s area, but Moleiro and Park’s shots were again saved by Rui Silva.

The first half ended with a 1-1 draw, with Las Palmas showing better football than the score suggested. Betis was forced to make two substitutions due to injuries to Guido Rodríguez and Isco Alarcón.

Three minutes into the second half, Las Palmas found themselves behind again. Ayoze Pérez scored with a soft shot that surprised Valles, putting Betis 2-1 up.

Las Palmas had to rally once more, with constant initiatives. Eventually, a through ball from Loiodice found Moleiro, who slotted it past Rui Silva to make it 2-2, reigniting the crowd’s support.

Las Palmas didn’t settle and risked everything for a third goal. Their ambition also allowed Betis some space, but Valles saved the best visitor’s chance from Abde.

In the final moments, Fran Pejiño hit the post, missing the golden opportunity to clinch victory.

Match summary
UD Las Palmas
UD Las Palmas
LALIGA EA SPORTS · M36
2
-
2
Estadio Gran Canaria
Real Betis
Real Betis
Line-ups
13Álvaro Valles
13Rui Silva
02Marvin Park
24Aitor Ruibal45
03Sergi Cardona
20Abner
15Mika Mármol
21Marc Roca74
23Coco
19Sokratis
04Álex Suárez89
28Chadi Riad
17Munir65
18Pablo Fornals74
12Enzo Loiodice64
05Guido Rodríguez19
09Sandro Ramírez87
10Ayoze Pérez
20Kirian Rodríguez
22Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez38
10Alberto Moleiro
07Abde Ezzalzouli
Substitutes
Francisco Javier García Pimienta
Manuel Pellegrini
01Aarón Escandell
01C. Bravo
05Javi Muñoz64
02Héctor Bellerín45
06Eric Curbelo
03Miranda
07Cristian Herrera
04Johnny Cardoso19
08Perrone
08Fekir38
11Benito J
12Willian J.
14Álvaro Lemos
14William74
16Sory Kaba
17Rodri74
19Marc Cardona65
23Sabaly
21José Campaña89
27Sergi Altimira
22Mfulu
34Visus
24Francisco Jesús Crespo García87
Goals
Mika Mármol (o.g.)
20
(0 - 1)
Álex Suárez
26
(1 - 1)
(1 - 2)
Ayoze Pérez
48
Alberto Moleiro
63
(2 - 2)
Match officials
Javier Iglesias Villanueva
Referee
Jorge Bueno Mateo
Lineman#1
Antonio Luis Cerezo Parfenof
Lineman#2
Daniel Palencia Caballero
Fourth official
Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea
Video Assistant Referee
Álvaro Granel Peiró
Assistant VAR Official