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Real Oviedo slip to defeat in Langreo

Late Cervero strike not enough for Oviedo

Real Oviedo slipped to their third away defeat of the season. This time a 2-1 reverse at Union Langreo. Over 1,000 Oviedo fans made the 15 mile journey to Langreo for a fixture that seemed to scream banana skin.

The home side went into the game in excellent form with 13 out of a possible 15 points from their 5 previous fixtures.

Oviedo were at full strength with Eneko preferred on the left hand side to either Sergio Garcia or Sene. Jon Erice was also in the starting line up with Omgba dropping to the bench.

Oviedo controlled much of the game in the first half but created very little as regards clear-cut chances. Then came the sucker punch 5 minutes into the second half as Langreo took the lead with their first real effort of any note. Ortiz skipped passed 3 men into the box before chipping the onrushing Esteban. It was a terrific goal by the home side. They then doubled their lead on 62 minutes when Robert volleyed in a deep cross which went in the far bottom corner giving Esteban no chance.

Diego Cervero nodded in a last minute consolation for Los Carbayones and despite there being 5 minutes injury time the home side held out for an impressive victory. Real Oviedo have now lost half of their away fixtures which is something we must improve if we are to remain in the top few places of the league table. Real Murcia are the new leaders of the group after they overcame Somozas 2-1. UD Logrones drop to second in the table after conceding a last minute goal in their 2-2 draw with Guijuelo.

Next week see’s a big game as we host real Murcia looking to maintain our 100% home record. A win would see us join Murcia on 28 points at the top of the table, however a defeat would see us 6 points behind the leaders. A real 6 pointer lies in store. Hopefully a 15-20,000 crowd could be the difference between the sides.