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Real Oviedo and Levante UD draw in a match with few scoring opportunities
Real Oviedo and Levante UD drew 0-0 in a match where defensive intensity prevailed over offensive creation. The encounter, played at the Ciudad de Valencia Stadium, was marked by a large number of yellow cards, with a total of six cautions, three for each team.
Levante dominated possession of the ball with 51% against Oviedo’s 49%, but they couldn’t translate their dominance into clear scoring opportunities. The Granotas only made six shots, of which only one was on target, while the Blues made eleven shots, one of them also on target.
Oviedo, despite having less possession, was more incisive in attack and created more danger in the opposing goal. However, a lack of precision in the shots and a good performance from the Levante goalkeeper prevented the visitors from taking the win.
The match was characterized by a very physical game with few scoring chances. Both teams were very intense in defense, which made it difficult for both teams to create play. The match referee, Damaso Arcediano Monescillo, had to resort to the yellow card on several occasions to control the harshness of the encounter.
Ultimately, a goalless draw that leaves both teams with a bittersweet taste. Levante, who aspire to fight for promotion, are left with the feeling of having dropped two points at home, while Oviedo, who are seeking to stay up, take a valuable point away from home.
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Substitutions oviedo: at minute 46 C. Pomares came in and R. Alhassane went out., at minute 66 P. de la Fuente came in and F. Moyano went out., at minute 66 K. Sibo came in and S. Cazorla went out., at minute 80 H. Hassan came in and I. Chaira went out., at minute 89 Masca came in and J. Seoane went out.
Substitutions levante: at minute 68 I. Romero came in and R. Brugue went out., at minute 68 V. Iborra came in and O. Rey went out., at minute 68 Fabricio came in and J. L. Morales went out., at minute 80 S. Lozano came in and C. Alvarez went out., at minute 90 C. Espi came in and P. Martinez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Levante
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Oviedo
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