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A penalty in the final stretch knocks Celta out (2-1)

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A penalty-kick in the last few minutes after an unexpected play gave Malaga the win, just when Celta was consistently looking for a comeback goal, giving its best performance in the match down the stretch. The Andalusians got ahead in injury time before halftime, and Aspas scored the equalizer 15 minutes before full time.

Celta successfully Malaga’s fiery start. The home team was needy of points but slowly Celta settled in the match, lengthening ball possession and attacking the Malaga box. Iago Aspas headed the ball over the top post after a good delivery from Hugo Mallo in a chance to score in the final stretch of the first half. In injury time, after a deflected ball, Malaga scored stunning the skyblues.

After half time, Celta applied tight pressure deep in Malaga’s field seeking the draw. The overwhelming game control by Celta, its constant attacks to the Malaga box, provoked a free kick with 15 minutes left to go in the match. Sisto delivered from the left and Aspas’  header hit the net.

Soon after, an unexpected occurred and resulted in a penalty kick for Malaga after a handball in its box. Recio scored giving again advantage to the local team with 7 minutes left in the match. Celta attacked at full force against a very defensive opponent. Maxi had a chance for the draw, avoided miraculously, and the Vigo team could not add any points in La Rosaleda.

 

2-Málaga CF: Roberto; Rosales, Baysse, Luis Hernández, Juankar, Adrián, Recio; Keko (Ontiveros, min.80), Juanpi (Youssef, min.74), ‘Chory’ Castro (Rolón, min.92) and Peñaranda.

1-RC Celta: Rubén, Hugo Mallo (Gudetti, min.84), Cabral, Sergi Gómez, Jonny, Lobotka (Jozabed, min.80) Wass, Pablo Hernández, Iago Aspas, Sisto and Maxi Gómez.

Goals: 1-0, min.45+: Adrián; 1-1, min.76: Iago Aspas; 2-1, min.83: Recio (penalty-kick)

Referee:Jaime Latre, Aragon Comitte. Booked Hugo Mallo, Cabral, Iago Aspas, Luis Hernández with yellow card.

Stadium: La Rosaleda.

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