Kings of Segunda B
STARTING XIs
REAL OVIEDO: Esteban; Johannesson, David Fernández, Sergio Sánchez, Redondo; Susaeta, Omgba, Vila (Cristian,12’), Borja Valle (Sergio García,76’); Dioni & Linares (Cervero,82’).
NASTIC TARRAGONA: Tomeu; Gerard, Xavi Molina, Pol Bueso, Mossa; Rayco, Cristobal (Marc,72’), David Rocha, Lago Jr.; Xisco Muñoz (Ferrán,57’) & Azkorra (Marcos,29’).
REFEREE
Usón Rosel, from Aragon Refereeing Federation, booked Real Oviedo player Omgba (‘33) & Nástic player Xavi Molina (43’).
GOALS
1-0, 10’. Linares
2-0, 54’. Linares
3-0, 83’. Cervero
FACTS
Second leg of Segunda B Championship final. 12,578 spectators at Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere.
MATCH
Real Oviedo were crowned champions of Segunda B after an excellent performance at the Carlos Tartiere as they swept aside Nástic 3-0 in the second leg of the championship final.
Sergio Egea as expected made changes to the line-up from Sunday, there were five in total as in came Esteban, David Fernández, Susaeta, Linares and JonathanVila to replace Gorka, Charlie, Sergio García, Diego Cervero and Allyson.
The game got off to a frantic start with a very high paced tempo and the Blues were rewarded for this positive start with just 10 minutes on the clock. Good play down the left hand side from Dioni resulted in a perfect ball across the 6 yard box for Linares to tap home. It was an excellent team goal that typified the play we have seen this season, great decisive, accurate passing with an end product.
The game was open however and Nástic were creating chances of their own. Striker Azkorra got on the end of a right wing cross but his header was saved by Esteban, who had positioned himself superbly. Midway through the first half Nástic left back Mossa went on a fine run down the left before whipping a teasing ball across the 6 yard box but Rayco coming in from the far side could not quite reach.
On 43 minutes Susaeta tried his luck from 25 yards but his swerving dipping effort was saved well by Tomeu in the visiting goal. There was still time for one more Real Oviedo chance before the interval when Linares met Suaaeta’s right wing corner but his header was straight at Tomeu.
Los Carbayones stepped up the game even more after the break and began to really dominate. Dioni, similar to Nástic’s move in the first half fizzed a ball across the 6 yard box but this time it was Valle who couldn’t quite get on the end of it.
The Blues were really piling on the pressure though and were duly rewarded with a second goal on 55 minutes. Linares latched onto a through ball before superbly cutting inside his man, Xavi Molina, and right footed curled a fine finish into the bottom left hand corner. A wonderful goal by a player who has simply had a wonderful season.
Nástic came out as an attacking side more after this though as they sought a goal to get themselves back in the tie. They did however despite the extra possession, more positive approach and winning several set pieces, only really create one clear chance. This came on 77 minutes, when Pol Bueso flicked on a corner for substitute Marcos but he volleyed into the side netting.
With ten minutes to go Sergio Egea decided to replace Linares with Diego Cervero and the stadium gave both players the standing ovation they deserved. With the game still in the balance it was left to one man to fire the third goal and put the game beyond the visitors and that man was of course Diego Cervero. Dioni picked him out inside the penalty area and, after feigning to shoot once, he fired in a perfect low shot into the bottom corner on 84 minutes to seal the tie for Oviedo. It was a wonderful strike and the stuff of fairytales.
If ever a script could be produced then this was it. A perfect end to a perfect season for Real Oviedo as they were crowned Champions of Segunda B, the best out of 80 teams at this level. A fine achivement.
Whilst the players and fans can go and have a well earned rest for a few weeks you can be rest assured that Sergio Egea and company will be already planning towards next season as a busy summer lies ahead for our next challenge – Liga Adelante.
John Mothershaw & OK English
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