Defeat in the Asturian Derby

Real Oviedo travelled to Gijón today for the first Asturian derby of the campaign. Javi Calleja's side went into Matchday 4 in LaLiga Hypermotion with the aim of getting back to winning ways and providing the Oviedistas with the happiness of a derby victory. The Coach opted for a starting eleven made up of Aarón Escandell, Lucas, Dani Calvo, David Costas, Pomares, Colombatto, Del Moral, Cazorla, Sebas Moyano, Chaira and Alemão.

 

Following a scare through Otero right from the kick-off, Los Azules had their first chance of the encounter in the 7th minute, when Sebas Moyano headed over the bar from a Chaira cross. The hosts grew to dominate the match as the minutes ticked by, and were awarded a debatable penalty in the 19th minute for a foul by David Costas. Otero converted from the spot. In the 25th minute Chaira tried his luck with a volley from the edge of the box, but his effort was deflected behind for a corner. Real Oviedo looked to respond, but in the 38th minute Cote extended the home team's lead to make it 2-0.

 

Real Oviedo were brighter after the interval, and they cut the deficit shortly after the break. Chaira made the most of a fine assist from Alemão to make it 2-1, and Javi Calleja's side started to have more of the ball. However, that possession was not converted into chances, and the coach turned to his bench. Following the half-time introductions of Hassan and Lemos, Seoane and Paulino de la Fuente also entered the fray. Campuzano then scored a fine goal to make the score 3-1 in the 76th minute to confirm the result in the Asturian derby.