Real Oviedo returned to winning ways after defeating Valencia 1-0 at the Carlos Tartiere, in a very serious and complete performance by the blues, who controlled the match from start to finish and created the clearest chances.
From the first minutes, the Oviedo team showed personality and solidity, dominating the pace of the match and minimizing the opponent's opportunities. Thiago Fernández had the first chance with a great shot from the edge of the box that went just wide.
Well positioned on the pitch, Oviedo grew as the minutes passed until they found their reward before halftime. The only goal of the match came in the first half after a set-piece play. The corner was taken short, and Thiago Fernández, after beating his marker, lifted his head and delivered a perfect ball back to David Costas, who made no mistake and sent the ball into the back of the net to put the Carbayones ahead.
With the lead on the scoreboard, Real Oviedo stuck to their game plan and continued to show solidity and focus in all phases of the game. The blues went into halftime with a 1-0 lead and the feeling of having been superior. Chaira, in the 60th minute, and Colombatto and Hassan, later on, entered the pitch to cause more damage and look for a goal that ultimately did not come.
Reina scored a spectacular goal from outside the box in another rehearsed corner kick play. However, the play was disallowed for positional offside, and the 1-0 scoreline remained.
Valencia barely found spaces against a very organized and committed Oviedo, who managed their lead until the final whistle to secure three hugely important points. With this victory, the blue team wins again and closes the gap with the relegation spots, further reinforcing the positive feelings shown on the pitch.
Now, the blue team is already thinking about their next match, another true final in the fight for the season's objectives, which will see them face Levante in Valencia.
