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Valencia Secures Victory Against Burgos in Tense Copa del Rey Clash
Burgos, Spain – In a match corresponding to the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, Valencia secured an important victory during their visit to the Municipal El Plantío, home of Burgos. The match, officiated by referee José Luis Munuera Montero, was characterized by its intensity and balance.
Valencia opened the score early, in the 10th minute, with a goal by Rubo, after a well-crafted offensive play. Burgos responded with impetus, seeking to equalize, but the Valencia defense remained firm. The first half also revealed the tension of the match, with yellow cards for A. Cordoba of Burgos and D. Lopez of Valencia in the 34th minute.
In the second half, Valencia extended their lead in the 50th minute thanks to a goal by U. Sadiq, assisted by L. Ramazani. Despite Burgos’ efforts to reduce the difference, Valencia managed to maintain possession and control the pace of the game. The intensity of the game remained high, leading to a new caution for V. Mollejo of Burgos in the 72nd minute and for Rubo of Valencia in the 78th minute.
The statistics reflect an even match in possession, with 52% for Valencia and 48% for Burgos. However, Valencia showed greater effectiveness in front of goal, with 3 shots on target compared to Burgos’ 2. Burgos generated a higher number of total shots and corners, but failed to convert them into goals. The match ended with a victory for Valencia, who thus advance to the next round of the Copa del Rey.
Substitutions burgos: at minute 46 S. Gonzalez came in and M. Atienza went out., at minute 46 A. Bunuel came in and A. Lizancos went out., at minute 60 M. Mejia came in and K. Appin went out., at minute 60 D. Gonzalez Ballesteros came in and I. Cordoba went out., at minute 81 F. Garcia came in and M. Gonzalez went out.
Substitutions valencia: at minute 46 C. Tarrega came in and J. Copete went out., at minute 64 A. Almeida came in and L. Rioja went out., at minute 64 U. Sadiq came in and H. Duro went out., at minute 73 D. Lopez came in and A. Danjuma went out., at minute 82 Rubo came in and D. Foulquier went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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Valencia

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