Celta Vigo beat Alaves 2-1 in LaLiga, scoring twice after a blank first half and then holding off Hugo Novoa's late reply. The home side were the pre-match favorite and took the points even as Alaves produced the bulk of the shots.

Match Summary

The first half produced no goals. Sebastian Caceres was booked for Celta Vigo in the 16th minute, and Toni Martinez received a yellow card for Alaves just before the break. Celta Vigo, a heavy favorite in the pre-match odds, still had to wait until after the interval to take control.

The deadlock broke in the 53rd minute when Celta Vigo scored. The scorer was not listed in match data. That goal put the hosts in front for the first time and forced Alaves to chase. Celta Vigo struck again in the 71st minute, and once more the scorer was not listed in match data. A two-goal lead with under 20 minutes remaining left Alaves needing a rapid response.

Alaves finally answered late. Hugo Novoa scored in the 87th minute to make it 2-1 and leave only a short window to find an equalizer. Celta Vigo closed the game out and kept the official scoreline intact.

Key Moments

The swing after half-time decided the contest. Celta Vigo had not scored in the opening period, then opened a two-goal cushion in the second half. That burst mattered because it turned a stalemate into a two-goal hole, and Alaves never found a second goal.

Novoa's late strike showed the visitors were still a threat. It arrived with so little time left that it could not force a draw. The other decisive thread was finishing. Alaves created far more attempts and more shots on target, yet they scored only once. Celta Vigo were more clinical with a thinner supply of chances.

Match Statistics

The numbers underline how Alaves dominated the volume without taking the points. They outshot Celta Vigo 20 to 6, including nine shots on target to three, and held a slight expected-goals edge at 1.03 to 0.87. They also took all four corners, while Celta Vigo had none. Discipline was even, with one yellow card each and no red cards. Celta Vigo still left with a 2-1 LaLiga win.

See also

• Celta Vigo vs Alaves live score
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