UD Las Palmas secured a dramatic 2-0 victory over Eldense in the dying minutes of their match at the Estadio de Gran Canaria on Monday. With the game poised for a goalless draw, Álex Suárez and Jefté Betancor scored two late goals, marking Las Palmas’ third consecutive win and a perfect start for new coach Albert Sánchez at home.
Before kick-off, both teams paid tribute to Jesús de Miguel, a player for CD Tenerife who passed away last week. The teams observed a minute’s silence and paused the game at the ninth minute, in honour of De Miguel’s number.
The match was initially uneventful, with Las Palmas struggling to break through Eldense’s sturdy defence. The first half was marked by frequent interruptions and a lack of goal-scoring opportunities, with Las Palmas failing to test Eldense goalkeeper Ramón Vila.
After the break, tension rose when Jesús Clemente nearly scored for Eldense with a shot that hit the crossbar. However, a VAR review disallowed the goal due to an offside in the build-up. This decision relieved Las Palmas, who were still searching for a breakthrough as the match progressed without a clear winner emerging.
The turning point came in the 95th minute when Iván Jaime combined with Sandro before delivering a low cross for Suárez, who slotted the ball home, sparking joy among the 12,301 fans present. Suárez dedicated his goal to De Miguel by revealing a shirt in his memory.
Just moments later, in the 98th minute, Jefté sealed the victory with a powerful strike following a pass from Sandro. Despite a strong performance, Eldense left empty-handed, unable to convert their efforts into points.
This win not only highlighted Las Palmas’ resilience but also reinforced their improving form under Sánchez, who is working to enhance the team’s attacking prowess along with their recent results.
