Vigo, Spain — Celta Vigo face tough times as dem dey down 1-2 to Rayo Vallecano for halftime wey happen on Sunday. Marcos Alonso score first for Celta with correct penalty, but Rayo no give up. Dem respond well, Isi Palazón and Jorge de Frutos don score to turn the tides.
The match start sharply with Celta take lead for 9th minute when Marcos Alonso convert the penalty after Florian Lejeune concede am with hand ball. Dey show say Celta dey serious but Rayo no stay back.
Rayo Vallecano show dem power for 16th minute as Isi Palazón find the net with header from Alfonso Espino cross. Dis goal bring game to level wey dem need before the halftime.
As dem enter second half, Jorge de Frutos hit another one to put Rayo ahead for 46th minute, assisted by Florian Lejeune.
In total, Celta don make 5 attempts but only 1 don hit target while Rayo manage 7 attempts with 4 on target. The game dey hot as players dey struggle for control.
“We sabi say we get work to do,” Celta head coach talk after the first half. “We fit turn dis around if we focus and push more.”
Rayo Vallecano dey also find their own groove, as dem draw against Real Betis 2-2 in their last match. Dem dey look for another win to boost them for La Liga table.
As dem dey enter second half, more action dey expected as both teams dey fight for important three points. Fans no go wan miss wetin go happen next.
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