Match Report: VCF Femenino snatch late equaliser away at Deportivo Abanca (1-1)

The home side dominated during the first half thanks to Alba Merino early opener only two minutes into the fisrt half. The home side had further chances to extend their lead but their lack of precision and Enith kept the scoreline at 1-0 at half-time.
VCF Femenino ejoyed more of the ball up against a well positined Galician side who tried to make it difficult for VCF Femenino to break into the opposition box José Bargues’ side were causing a thread from deadball situations.
Cristina Cubedo brought VCF Femenino on level terms with twenty minutes plus stoppage time left to play. Cristina Cubedo headed VCF Femenino following a fine Ana Torrodà corner kick delivery. VCF Femenino were back in the game.
Esther Sullastres deined her former side the winning goal twice first on 78 minutes to Jansen, and then to Ana Torrodà on 84 minutes.
The home side enjoyed a few dangerous chances but they were snuffed out by the VCF Femenino backline and the points were rightfully shared at full-time.
Match Details:
1. Deportivo Abanca: Sullastres, Cris Martínez, Blanco, Iris Arnáiz, Villegas, Eva Dios (Michelle, min.81), Alba, Gaby, Ainoa, Peke (Lady, min.77), Athenea.
Substitutes: Jessi, Michelle, Helena, Bedoya, Lady, Carlota, Patri López, María Figueroa, Tati.
Head Coach: Manu Sánchez.
1. VCF Femenino: Enith, Esther (B. Beltrán, min.46), Pujadas, M. Jiménez (C. Cubedo, min.51), Kerlly R. (Guerrero, min.61), A. Torrodà, M. Carro, Candela, Asun (Sandra, min.74), Salmi (Anita Marcos, min.46) Jansen.
Substitutes: Noelia Gil, C. Cubedo, B. Beltrán, Guerrero, Sandra, Alejandra, Anita Marcos.
Head Coach: José López Bargues.
Goals: 1-0, Alba Merino (min.2); 1-1, C. Cubedo (min.70).
Referee: Elena Peláez. Booked Athenea (min.28), Salmi (min.12), Esther (min.42), M. Jiménez (min.49), Candela (min.58) and B. Beltrán (min.60).
Observations: Matchday 27 of Primera Iberdrola held at Abegondo Training Ground.
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