Las Palmas achieves first victory in the Spanish Soccer League –

Valencia, Spain/Prensa Latina

The Unión Deportiva Las Palmas defeated Valencia 3-2 this Monday as a visitor at the Mestalla Stadium and achieved its first victory of the season in the Spanish Soccer League after 10 days.

Both teams went into the break hugging after a penalty goal scored in the 14th minute by José Luis García Vayá (Pepelu), which encouraged the Murciélagos’ teams, and another by Alex Muñoz that equalized the actions in the 43rd minute.

The Canarian coleros, determined to achieve their first success of the campaign, took advantage in the second half when Fabio Silva moved the rival nets, thanks to an assist from José Campaña.

Inspired as never before and with an extra player on the field, the islanders continued the attack and with a goal from Alberto Moleiro a few minutes before the final whistle, they sealed the challenge.

César Tárrega scored in stoppage time for Rubén Baraja’s hosts, but there was no time for comebacks, unfortunately for the fans gathered in the stands.

After this result, those of the Unión Deportiva, led by debutant Diego Martínez, reach six points thanks to their three draws and reached their victims of this day in the standings.

At the close of matchday ten, Barcelona is on top of the league standings with 27 points, ahead of Real Madrid (24), Atlético de Madrid (20), Villarreal (18) and Athletic de Bilbao and Mallorca (17) .