Real Oviedo produced a spirited comeback to earn a precious point in a 2-2 draw at UD Almería's stadium, halting the league leaders' run of eight consecutive victories. The Blues fought back from two goals down with a strike from Jacobo González in the 87th minute and an own goal from Jorge Pulido in the 89th, a result that keeps Oviedo ninth in the Segunda División with 17 points.
The first half was controlled by the hosts, who took an early lead. Sergio Arribas opened the scoring in the 16th minute after a pass from Quim Junyent. Eleven minutes later, Miguel de la Fuente doubled the advantage from an Álex Muñoz cross. Oviedo, with 40% possession compared to Almería's 60%, went into the break trailing and with five yellow cards shown, including one for David Costas in added time.
The blue reaction
The second half saw a more aggressive Oviedo with greater presence in the opposition half. Substitutions, such as the introduction of Pablo Sanz and Mingo at the restart, added freshness. The persistence paid off in the closing minutes. Jacobo González, who had come on in the 85th minute, pulled one back with a powerful shot just three minutes after his introduction. The goal galvanised the visiting side, who pressed until they forced a defensive error. In the 89th minute, an unfortunate clearance from Almería defender Jorge Pulido ended up in his own net, completing the dramatic comeback.
Referee Germán Cid blew the final whistle in front of 14,207 spectators, with the stats reflecting the home side's superiority in shots (20-7) but Oviedo's efficiency in key moments. This result keeps Real Oviedo in ninth place in the standings, with 17 points from 10 games, and seven points behind leaders Almería.
The next challenge for the Carbayones is a Copa del Rey match against Numancia this Wednesday, 28 October. After that, attention returns to the league with a fixture at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere against UD Las Palmas, a team currently sitting 16th. Forward Carlos Domínguez, the team's top scorer this season with four goals, will be a key figure in consolidating this positive momentum at home.
The league confirmed on Saturday that the equalising goal in Almeria was scored in the 90th minute. The blues' accuracy in decisive moments is a constant: their current run is three wins and a draw in the last five games. The team, now eighth with 18 points, has scored 15 goals this campaign. The next fixture at the Tartiere is key.
