Match report

Ponferradina Defeats Alaves 1-0 in Segunda División Clash

Ponferradina
Ponferradina
1–0
FT
Alaves
Alaves
Mar 18, 2023

In a tight match at the Estadio El Toralín, Ponferradina clinched a 1-0 win against Alaves thanks to an impressive goal from Hugo Vallejo. The victory solidifies Ponferradina's standing in the Segunda División while putting pressure on their opponents. Despite numerous yellow cards and substitutions for both sides, it was the single moment of brilliance by Vallejo that decided the game.

Key Facts

  • • Ponferradina secured victory with a goal from Hugo Vallejo in the 66th minute.
  • • Naim García provided an assist to Vallejo for the match-winning goal.
  • • Alaves received four yellow cards, with players N. Tenaglia, Aleksandar Sedlar, A. Villalibre, and Antonio Blanco all cautioned.
  • • Ponferradina’s K. Nwakali also saw a yellow card in the 42nd minute.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made late in the game by both teams.

Lineups

Ponferradina

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Abedzadeh (G)
  • 22 Paris Adot (D)
  • 6 S. Chakla (D)
  • 5 José Amo (D)
  • 15 Adrián Castellano (D)
  • 34 Naim García (M)
  • 11 K. Nwakali (M)
  • 8 Agus Medina (M)
  • 7 Dani Ojeda (M)
  • 23 Derik Lacerda (F)
  • 19 Edu Espiau (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Hugo Vallejo
  • 3 Adrián Diéguez
  • 10 Yuri
  • 20 José Naranjo
  • 4 A. Pașcanu
  • 21 Ale Díez
  • 16 Moi Delgado
  • 13 Miguel San Román
  • 17 Heriberto Tavares
  • 24 S. Abdulai

Alaves

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Sivera (G)
  • 14 N. Tenaglia (D)
  • 22 A. Abqar (D)
  • 4 A. Sedlar (D)
  • 3 Rubén Duarte (D)
  • 17 Xeber Alkain (M)
  • 37 Antonio Blanco (M)
  • 6 Toni Moya (M)
  • 11 Luis Rioja (M)
  • 12 Asier Villalibre (F)
  • 9 Miguel de la Fuente (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Jon Guridi
  • 10 Jason
  • 7 M. Sylla
  • 20 Róber
  • 27 Javi López
  • 31 Jesús Owono
  • 28 Álex Balboa
  • 21 A. Rebbach
  • 23 C. Benavídez
  • 8 Salva Sevilla
  • 2 A. Arroyo
  • 5 Laguardia

Timeline

  1. Alaves
    21' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    N. Tenaglia

    Foul

  2. Alaves
    25' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Aleksandar Sedlar

    Foul

  3. Alaves
    37' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    A. Villalibre

    Foul

  4. Ponferradina
    42' Ponferradina Card · Yellow Card
    K. Nwakali

    Foul

  5. Ponferradina
    60' Ponferradina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Ojeda · On: Hugo Vallejo
  6. Ponferradina
    66' Ponferradina Goal · Normal Goal
    Hugo Vallejo · Assist: Naim García
  7. Alaves
    69' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Antonio Blanco

    Argument

  8. Alaves
    70' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Antonio Blanco · On: J. Guridi
  9. Alaves
    70' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: X. Alkain · On: Jason
  10. Alaves
    70' Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. de la Fuente · On: M. Sylla
  11. Alaves
    79' Alaves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Tenaglia · On: R. Gonzalez
  12. Alaves
    79' Alaves subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Aleksandar Sedlar · On: Javi López
  13. Ponferradina
    82' Ponferradina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Nwakali · On: Adrián Diéguez
  14. Ponferradina
    82' Ponferradina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Edu Espiau · On: Yuri
  15. Ponferradina
    82' Ponferradina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Derik Lacerda · On: José Naranjo
  16. Ponferradina
    88' Ponferradina subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Naim García · On: A. Pașcanu

Match Stats

Stat Ponferradina Alaves
Fouls 13 17
Pass Accuracy 77% 77%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 21
Corners 7 10
Total Passes 366 314
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 4 9
Shots on Target 5 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 281 241
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 7 4
Shots Outside Box 5 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of D. Ojeda as a substitute for Hugo Vallejo at the 60th minute set up the momentum for Ponferradina’s goal.
  • ▸ Hugo Vallejo's goal in the 66th minute was crucial, breaking Alaves' resistance and sealing the victory for Ponferradina.