UD Salamanca wrapped up their pre-season preparations yesterday evening with a 2-0 win over Spanish minnows UD Mérida, with strikes from Mikel Dañobeitia and Pablo Carmona adding up to a confidence boosting victory.
The Segunda season begins next Sunday with the Union facing a home game against Alaves, but the remaining friendly gave new coach David Armaral the opportunity to study some of the younger members of his side, with Pedro Botelho and Håvard Nordtveit making starts.
A small crowd had gathered to watch the fixture, who were treated to some what of a show from Arsenal’s link club, with the stylish outfit playing neat football at a high intensity. All that remained to cap of the performance was goals, with the first arriving via a solo effort by Mikel Dañobeitia.
A shocking pitch combined with a solid defensive mentality saw Salamanca’s attempts to double the lead rebuffed as the game drew to a close, with a series of substitution’s also ruining the previous flow.
However, the win was sealed in the second half as Pedro’s low corner caused havoc in the Mérida back-line, allowing Pablo Carmona the chance to capitalize and slot home the second – abet with a little help from the goalkeeper.
The pair both completed the 90 minutes and are in contention to start at the weekend, especially Botelho after his assist.
Article By – J.Sanderson
Atleast there is something positive over the weekend.
So Howie played centre back? How good is he do u think in midfield? Obviously defence is his best position.
Of course, nice to see the players doing well on loan, gives the boss more things to consider next summer.
ahassan – Prefer him at the back, he doesn’t quite have the power to dominate the midfield.
but there only playing in the spanish second dvision so even a season there wont make them ready for the prem next season. championship would have been better
Sure, but it’s still regular football at a good level.
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