Shinji Okazaki recorded his fifth goal of the season and contributed to Huesca’s 3-2 home win over Almeria on matchday 28 of the Segunda Division.

The 33-year-old opened account for Huesca in the 22nd minute, planting an acrobatic header beyond the reach of the diving goalkeeper. Mikel Rico added a second four minutes later.

Almeria pulled one back early in the second half, before Rico struck again to re-establish the two-goal lead. The away side got back into the game with five minutes remaining, but Huesca managed to hold on for the victory. Okazaki completed the full match.

Huesca moved up one place to 4th in the standing, consolidating their position for a promotion playoff spot.

LaLiga 2

Huesca 3-2 Almeria

(Okazaki 22′, Rico 26′, 61′ – Villalba 54′, Nunez 85′)

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