CADIZ: Theo Bongonda struck twice in Cadiz’s dominating 2-0 victory over Valladolid at home in the clash between teams trying to avoid relegation from La Liga.
Both teams fought hard for a place in the top division for the next season, but it was Cadiz who made the critical step with a timely win.
Despite a strong start from the visitors, Cadiz found a perfect opportunity before halftime to move the scoreboard in their favour when Ruben Alcaraz was rewarded with the penalty.
The central midfielder, however, failed to capitalize on the opportunity as his strike thudded into the crossbar.
The missed opportunity, however, did not threaten Cadiz much as Theo Bongonda struck home in the 69th from long range to break the deadlock.
The goal by Bongonda changed the tone of the game, and the DR Congo international extended the home team’s lead six minutes later by successfully converting a penalty.
Valladolid competed with 10 men in the closing minutes of the game when Martin Hongla was sent off for elbowing Lozano in the head while fighting for the ball.
Cadiz’s safety buffer grows to four points, which likely be enough to ease their La Liga relegation worries while Valladolid fights on.
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