Celta Benitez’s intelligence surpasses Valencia’s overexcitement
Valencia and Celtic they were arguing in Mestalla the kind of tie that wins over football fans. Both went to look for the opponent’s goal, without time to think. Even to the point of unconsciousness, because physically no one speculated with everything, starting from the first minute. However, those from Benitez They took an early lead and were able to overcome the two-goal difference while Card deck They were always against the grain and too excited.
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The first part was a cascade of transitions from one side to the other. Valencia started better, trapping Celta in their own half and failing to break out due to stifling pressure. Those from Benitez found in Miguel RodriguezFar right: escape route to rid yourself of Valencia’s burden. He created good chances for his group. The first goal of the game was scored from a corner, it was a job Luca de la Torre. The Californian took advantage of a poor clearance Jaume Domenech, which was not forceful, as a result of which the ball remained in the center of the penalty area and the goal was empty. Celta’s number 14 did not forgive and scored the first goal from Spurs in the 13th minute. While Baraja’s team was still recovering from the kick on goal, the second Duvikas from eleven meters. Diego Lopez allowed himself to eat some toast inside the court and saw Miguel Rodriguez get ahead of him and end up knocking him down. Although it left some doubts From Burgos Bengoechea He specified the maximum punishment. The Greek threw in one direction, and Domenech in the other.
Mestalla continued to press and put pressure on his team, but Che entered a period of crisis, wanting a third goal before the first. Celta managed to close it in two transitions that were thwarted by Almenara’s cat, this time yes. Shortly afterwards, in the 29th minute, VAR notified the referee of a possible penalty for handball in the penalty area. He whistled it and Pepelu converted it.
Valencia continued to press and convert crosses from the right and left, forcing Villar to scoop out the water with all his might. Williot miraculously got one shoulder under the sticks. Jarek fired a shot from inside the six-yard box.
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The second half of desire and inability
The physical toll of the first act was noticeable in the legs of both teams. Valencia, in need of a score, continued to use the formula of penetrating from the flank and crossing into the box. However, Celta defended better and were located in the lower block, which Baraja’s team faced more and more often. They wanted, they tried, but they couldn’t. Benitez’s team managed to achieve a result and were increasingly worried. left the field Fran Perez, which was the best, and the lights of Valencia went out. In 80, when there were no more legs, but the heart wanted to continue trying, Luca de la Torre’s cross, which became a real nightmare for Che, put an end to the hopes of the Mestalla team. Duvikas, the scorer of the double, took the lead Jarekas he had done all night, standing on the ground and turning his head beautifully, he made the final score 1-3.
Valencia completely collapsed, and Celta successfully completed the match. Rafa Benitez, returning to one of his “homes”, showed that few can defeat the strategist and intelligence officer.