Published 08:02 IST, October 22nd 2024
Las Palmas Secures Victory in Valencia Amidst Fan Protests Against Singapore Owner
Las Palmas triumphs in Valencia while fans protest Singapore owner, highlighting a tense match marked by both victory and off-field controversy.
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Valencia lost 2-3 against Las Palmas in an exciting La Liga game. In 14th minute, Pepelu converted a penalty for Valencia; César Tárrega scored in stopp time. From opposite side, Las Palmas discovered net via Alberto Moleiro, Fábio Silva, and Álex Muñoz. Given Pepelu's red card in 69th minute, game was charged with great intensity. Though Valencia tried, Las Palmas won. comprehensive match statistics highlight a fierce struggle between Las Palmas and ensure victory. Valencia's fight goes on in relegation zone as Las Palmas hours ir fair victory at Mestalla.
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Las Palmas win in Valencia as home fans protest against Singapore owner
Thousands of Valencia fans protested against owner Peter Lim and reported detention of two fans in Lim’s home country of Singapore before and after its 3-2 loss to Las Palmas in La Liga on Monday.
Dani Cuesta and his wife were detained in Singapore almost three weeks ago after Cuesta reportedly held up anti-Lim signs.
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Valencia fans have been protesting Lim’s manment of ir club for years.
millionaire businessman bought Valencia in 2014 but supporters have been angered by what y feel is his absentee ownership, and thousands rallied outside Mestalla Stadium before game.
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Thousands more returned after a defeat that left Valencia bottom of La Liga with just one win in 10 matches.
game started well for home side with Pepelu putting Valencia ahead from penalty spot after 14 minutes.
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But Alex Muñoz equalized for Las Palmas three minutes before halftime and on-loan Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Fábio Silva put it 2-1 ahead seven minutes into second period.
Pepelu was sent off for an off--ball incident after 69 minutes and Alberto Moleiro added a third for Las Palmas soon after.
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César Tárrega got a goal back in stopp time for Valencia but it was too little too late and Las Palmas celebrated a surprise first win this season and its first in La Liga since February.
victory lifted it above Valencia on goal difference and off bottom of table.
(With AP inputs)
08:02 IST, October 22nd 2024