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03/06 17:09 CST Last-gasp deflected strike by Valverde gives Real Madrid 2-1
victory at Celta Vigo
Last-gasp deflected strike by Valverde gives Real Madrid 2-1 victory at Celta
Vigo
MADRID (AP) --- Real Madrid scored with a deflected shot in the 94th minute to
win 2-1 at Celta Vigo on Friday and close the gap on La Liga leader Barcelona
to one point.
Madrid was seeking to avoid a run of three successive losses for the first time
since 2018 and needed a massive dose of luck to secure all three points.
It went ahead after 11 minutes when Aurlien Tchouamni's shot from just inside
the penalty box left the Celta keeper flatfooted.
Celta's experienced striker Borja Iglesias equalized for the home side with his
third goal in four games after 25 minutes, and strike partner Iago Aspas was
unfortunate to see his shot come back off the post with two minutes remaining
as both sides pushed for a winner.
But a massive stroke of luck in the dying seconds gave Madrid victory.
Federico Valverde's shot from outside the box took a wicked deflection that
left keeper Ionut Radu with no chance.
"It hurts because it was right at the death," Iglesias said. "It's a bit
frustrating."
Barcelona plays its game in hand against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. Madrid
has 63 points while Barcelona has 64.
Celta remains sixth with 40.
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AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
