Espanyol takes the first step to be in the final for promotion to the First Division. A goal from Puado after Braithwaite’s assist in the last minutes of the game against Sporting at the Molinón, which fell silent after a happy game, with clear chances for both teams, and which was resolved when the ideas of both teams began to become cloudy
Espanyol played more in the first half, they dominated Sporting’s field, and the arrivals of Pere Milla from the left caused panic in the local ranks with their parallel centers that could not find a finisher, but due to the theory of the short blanket , the one that covers the head uncovers the feet, it was that corridor left by the Spanish winger that Hassan took advantage of several times to create the best chances for the locals in the first half. The first time ended in Hassan being shot; the second in a center that crossed the goal line without anyone putting their foot in. Puado and Jofre tried it for Espanyol, but Yáñez responded with solvency.
The game was entertaining because both teams came out without complexes despite what was at stake. Also in the second half there were opportunities. Mario and Otero were able to score for Sporting and Braithwaite for Espanyol, who took advantage of the last one they had. With the teams already tired, with inaccuracies at the back, Braithwaite stole a ball in the midfield, observed Puado’s unmarking and put the ball deep, so that his teammate got around Yáñez and pushed into an empty goal.
Espanyol, who has not lost in 17 games, has three finals left for promotion; An epic for Sporting, because he will have to score at least two goals in Barcelona to be able to come back.
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