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UD Almería defeats Cádiz CF 3-2 in LaLiga Hypermotion
UD Almería secured a 3-2 victory against Cádiz CF in a fourth-round LaLiga Hypermotion match. Brian Cipenga played a decisive role for Almería, providing three assists that helped build a 3-1 lead through goals by Javi Muñoz, Miguel de la Fuente, and Leo Baptistao.
Cádiz CF responded in the second half, with captain Javi Castro scoring a header from a corner to briefly equalize. However, Almería maintained control until a late goal, resulting in a narrow win for the home side. Following the match, Cádiz defender Cristian Gutiérrez noted a lack of concentration and intensity in the first half, though he praised the team's improved performance in the second period.
Almería manager García Pimienta utilized a rotated lineup, making seven changes to his starting eleven. He defended the decision, stating that the squad is complete and that healthy competition is beneficial for the team.
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Albert Celades · Almería · Brian Cipenga · Cádiz · Cádiz CF · García Pimienta · Javi Muñoz · LaLiga Hypermotion · Leo Baptistao · UD Almería