Celta picked up three crucial points on their visit to Zorrilla. A goal from Marcos Alonso from 11 yards gave Claudio Giráldez’s side victory in a hard-fought away game that felt like home.
The match started off drab, with chances for both teams that didn’t come to fruition. 45 minutes in which a deflected shot from Iago Aspas and a controversial play in the home area were the only timid attempts that left the first half with no changes on the scoreboard.
The second half showed a more determined Celta, but also a Valladolid side that did not stop pressing, looking for a goal on the counter. A back and forth end to the game that seemed to sign a draw, when the decisive play came: Javi Sánchez’s penalty, reviewed by the VAR, in favour of the Galicians. A penalty that, with calm and veteran skill, was not forgiven by Marcos Alonso (0-1). The Celeste defender opened the scoring with a goal that would end up being worth the three points, as despite several attempts from Valladolid in the closing stages, Giráldez’s side held firm.
This victory is another step forward in Celta’s upward journey, which has now gone six games without a defeat. Three points worth twice as much for being away and for the support of the Celtic fans, who dyed Pucela blue in the biggest trip of the season. Thank you, the fans, this triumph is yours!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
0 – Real Valladolid: Hein; Candela (Machis, min.90+), Cömert, Javi Sánchez, Aznou; Nikitscher, Mario Martín (Marcos André, min.73), Grillitsch (Chuki, min.63); Anuar (Iván Sánchez, min.63), Sylla (Arnu, min.90+) and Moro.
1 – RC Celta: Guaita; Javi Rodríguez, Starfelt, Marcos Alonso; Carreira, Fran Beltrán, Hugo Sotelo (Damián, min.86), Mingueza (Jailson, min.90+); Iago Aspas (Fer López, min.71), Borja Iglesias (Pablo Durán, min.71) and Alfon (Iker, min.86).
Goal: 0-1, Marcos Alonso (p.), min. 83.
Referee: García Verdura (Catalan Committee). Yellow cards for local team Aznour, Moro and Sylla, and for visitors Marcos Alonso, Alfon and Mingueza.
Incidents: Match corresponding to matchday 28 of the EA SPORTS LALIGA, played at the Estadio José Zorrilla, in front of 17,521 spectators.
