Atlético’s insistence had no reward
Our team tied against Celta (2-2) in an exciting duel. We deserved a bigger reward but we didn’t convert the great chances we had.
Atlético de Madrid: Moyá; Juanfran, Godín, Miranda, Ansaldi; Tiago, Gabi, Koke, Arda; Raúl Jiménez (Cerci, 82’) and Griezmann (Raúl García, 68’).
Real Celta de Vigo: Sergio; H. Mallo, Cabral, Fontás, Planas; Radoja, Á.López (Nolito, 46’), Krohn-Dehli (Jonny, 88’), Pablo Hdez. (S. Gómez, 70’); Orellana and Larrivey.
Referee: Martínez Munuera (Committee from Valencia). Booked the local Miranda (52’); and the visiting Cabral (35’) and Sergi Gómez (84’).
EVENTS: Match corresponding to the fourth round of the League played at the Vicente Calderón Stadium. A minute’s silence was observed for the Atléticos who died last season.
GOALS:
0-1. 18’. Pablo Hernández puts the visiting team ahead with a subtle heel kick.
1-1. 30’. Miranda ties the match sliding into the net a foul magnificently bounced by Koke.
2-1. 41’. Godín heads into the net a corner bounced by Gabi.
2-2. 53’. Nolito ties with a penalty after fooling Moyá with his shot.
Intense match at the Vicente Calderón. Celta had a very good beginning trying to control the match and managed to score the opener with a great heeled goal by Pablo Hernández. The goal was not heavy on our guys, who reacted perfectly turning the game thanks to strategic plays. Miranda tied the match sliding to the net a foul thrown by Koke, and Godín ended the comeback with a superb header from a corner.
The second half started as the first, very hard fought and with both teams fighting for possession. Vigo team equalled the duel in an isolated play. Planas was brought to the ground by Miranda and Nolito was responsible of converting the penalty. From then onwards, our team tried to score repeatedly throughout the second half but the siege on Celta’s goal had no reward.
