Real Oviedo Closes In on La Liga Promotion After Thrilling Draw!
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The Carlos Tartiere stadium in Oviedo was buzzing as Real Oviedo battled UD Almeria in the second leg of their promotion playoff for Spain's Primera Division. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, putting Oviedo on the cusp of a return to LALIGA!
The first leg saw Oviedo, managed by former Chivas and Tigres UANL coach Veljko Paunovic, secure a 2-1 victory. In this return leg, Almeria took the lead in the 24th minute through a Gonzalo Melero penalty, awarded after a handball. Oviedo trailed 0-1 at halftime.
But the home side fought back! In the 48th minute, a foul just outside the Almeria box presented an opportunity. Veteran Santi Cazorla stepped up and curled a beautiful free-kick over the wall, leaving the keeper helpless. Oviedo 1, Almeria 1!
Oviedo held on, even surviving a late scare when a shot hit the post. The draw was enough to see them through. Cazorla, speaking after the match, dedicated his goal to the fans, calling it “the goal of the people.”
Cazorla's Magic Keeps the Dream Alive
Santi Cazorla, a legend in Oviedo, came on as a substitute at halftime and immediately made an impact. His free-kick was his first goal with his weaker left foot of the season!
Cazorla’s return to Oviedo has been inspiring, and this was his fourth goal of the season. The team now awaits the winner of the Mirandes vs. Racing de Santander match to see who they will face in the promotion final.
What's Next?
- Real Oviedo prepares for the promotion final.
- The team awaits the result of Mirandes vs. Racing de Santander.
- Fans across Oviedo celebrate the team's progress.
The dream of La Liga promotion is very much alive for Real Oviedo!