New matchday for the academy

New weekend of fixtures for Real Oviedo’s youth teams, with Juvenil A’s tense Copa del Rey match the main talking point.

Real Oviedo’s first choice youth team suffered a 4-3 reverse against Athletic Club. Alex Rodríguez’s side set out an intense game plan from the first minute. As a result, Oviedo took the lead through Prendes from a corner, during the first attack of the match. Following the goal, Bilbao would enjoy their best period of the match, which was enough to see them first equalise and then take a 3-1 lead. Steven pulled a goal back with a fantastic effort from outside the area. The Basque side however restored their two goal lead just before the halftime break. Juvenil A dominated the second half from start to finish, with barely any chances for the visitors. The ‘Carbayon’ laid siege upon opposition keeper Atangana’s goal. The pressure eventually told, with Steven finishing off some great work from Riki on the wing, who, after breaking into the area, played a lovely ball through for Los Azules’ attacker to once again cut Bilbao’s lead. Alex Rodríguez’s team kept trying until the final whistle, but without reward. With this defeat, Real Oviedo Juvenil A were eliminated from the youth version of the Copa del Rey, thirteen years after they last participated in the competition.

Real Oviedo Cadete B also tasted defeat, against Real Avilés. With two games remaining, Cadete B remain top of their Grupo II de 2ª Cadete league, with a four point lead over their nearest challenger, Quirinal.

Real Oviedo Infantil B won 3-2 against Mosconia with goals from Mario (2) and Manu Blanco.

Real Oviedo Benjamín A secured an emphatic 8-2 victory against Alcáva, with Daniel (2), Adrián (4), Romeo and Maru on target.

Meanwhile Benjamín B lost 2-1 against Oviedo Vetusta. Martín Muñíz grabbed our side’s consolation goal.

Real Oviedo Prebenjamín A triumphed 6-4 against Xeitosa, with goals provided by Antón, Romeo, Jorell, Sergio Coto and a brace from Enzo.

Prebenjamín B were the victors by 5 goals to 1 against Fozaneldi. Darío, Álvaro, Luis and Adri hit the back of the net in Oviedo’s victory.