Liga: Levante holds Espanyol in check

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By: Manu Tournoux

Levante and Espanyol parted back to back (1-1) at Ciudad de Valencia at the end of a long-closed match, before a short but intense decisive sequence in the second half. After a first act lacking in clear chances, the Catalans struck first after returning from the locker room through Carlos Romero (53rd), taking advantage of a moment of defensive hesitation from the Granotas to open the scoring.

Levante’s reaction was immediate. Pushed by their audience, LuĂ­s Castro’s men quickly got back together thanks to Iker Losada (55th), well served by Adrián de la Fuente, rewarding a clear increase in intensity from the locals. Despite a few situations on both sides in the last quarter of an hour and a long added time, neither team managed to make the difference. A logical draw which leaves a taste of unfinished business, but which reflects the overall balance of the debates. A very good point taken by Levante, 19th, against the Catalans who are in 5th position.