Oviedo Snatches Improbable Victory in Final-Minute Thriller
Must Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. A six-pointer that exposed both teams' fragility: Valencia dominated for 84 minutes but crumbled under intensity when it mattered most, while Oviedo proved that substitutes and desperation can overturn control in the cruelest fashion.
Danjuma's Early Hammer Sets the Tone
Valencia struck with ruthless efficiency in the fourth minute. A. Danjuma latched onto L. Rioja's delivery to slot home a clinical opener. For 80 minutes, the home side's balance seemed unshakeable—57% possession, 16 shots, and the kind of control that should suffocate underdogs. But Oviedo refused to accept the script.
Escandell's Heroics: The Penalty That Changed Everything
In the 73rd minute, VAR confirmed a penalty to Valencia after Mouctar Diakhaby was brought down. This was the moment to extend the lead. Instead, Aarón Escandell produced a world-class save that proved to be the pivot point. The Oviedo goalkeeper's reflexes—combined with four total saves and one penalty stop—turned a 1-0 deficit into a psychological fortress.
The Apocalypse: 60 Seconds of Madness
Then came minute 85. Luka Ilić, a substitute introduced in the 65th minute, equalized with a finish that sparked chaos. Sixty seconds later, S. Rondón—another substitute (on since 76')—buried the winner off L. Ahijado's assist. Two goals, one minute. Valencia's Stakes evaporated in real time.
The final indignity came in the 92nd minute when Ilić received a red card for a foul, but by then the damage was irreversible. Valencia fired 26 shots to Oviedo's 10, yet the narrative belonged entirely to the visitors. This is why football demands perfection: one lapse, and seasons shift.
Key Questions
How did Luka Ilić's red card impact the result?
Arrived in the 92nd minute—too late to matter. He'd already scored the equalizer at 85'. His ejection sealed a bittersweet night.
What made Aarón Escandell decisive?
Penalty save in the 73rd minute + 4 crucial stops kept Oviedo breathing when Valencia should have suffocated them.
How dramatic was the late winner?
Two goals in 60 seconds (minutes 85-86) after trailing since minute 4. Pure chaos. Substitute-fueled madness at its finest.
Why is this match rated 90/100?
Our Futmetrix algorithm analyzed intensity, balance, and stakes. The final score of 90/100 places this match in the "Must Watch" category.
