Valencia 3-2 Espanyol - Ramazani Stoppage-Time Winner
Key Takeaways
- • Valencia defeated Espanyol 3-2 in a dramatic LALIGA encounter at Mestalla Stadium
- • Largie Ramazani scored the decisive goal in the 94th minute after Espanyol had equalized twice
- • Valencia overcame defensive lapses to secure all three points despite being outshot 16-10
Manises, Spain, ESP — Largie Ramazani's stoppage-time strike secured a dramatic victory for Valencia in a back-and-forth LALIGA clash at Mestalla Stadium.
Valencia appeared in control after Hugo Duro's 15th-minute opener, but Espanyol responded with Pol Lozano's equalizer in the 36th minute. The visitors then stunned the home crowd by taking the lead through Kike García and Ramon Terrats in the 54th minute, both goals coming within seconds of each other.
The hosts fought back through defensive errors, with an own goal from Copete in the 79th minute leveling the match at 2-2. Just as the match seemed destined for a draw, Ramazani struck in the fourth minute of stoppage time to complete Valencia's comeback.
Espanyol dominated possession with 53.2% and created more chances, registering 16 shots compared to Valencia's 10. Both sides matched each other in accuracy with five and six shots on target respectively.
GOALS:- 15' Hugo Duro - Valencia- 36' Pol Lozano - Espanyol- 54' Kike García - Espanyol- 54' Ramon Terrats - Espanyol- 79' Copete (OG) - Valencia- 90'+4' Largie Ramazani - Valencia
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Valencia: Largie Ramazani - Stoppage-time winner, decisive impact- Espanyol: Kike García - Goal, part of quick-fire double
KEY STAT: Espanyol outshot Valencia 16-10 and controlled 53.2% possession but failed to hold their lead.