Osasuna 0 - 0 Celta Vigo: Celta Vigo off mark in LaLiga after goalless draw with Osasuna
Posted Sunday, September 18, 2016 by PA
Celta Vigo collected their first point of the LaLiga season but will be wondering how they ended up drawing 0-0 at Osasuna.
The Galicians dominated from almost start to finish at the El Sadar Stadium.
But they were unable to beat inspired Osasuna goalkeeper Mario Rodriguez and also encountered some bad luck.
Daniel Wass and Iago Aspas struck the woodwork as Celta failed to find the finishing touch their good approach play deserved.
Celta went close in the first half when Wass' 30-yard free-kick clipped the top of the crossbar before Rodriguez saved well from Aspas.
John Guidetti then had the ball in the Osasuna net before half-time but it was ruled out for offside.
The pattern continued in the second half with Celta on top and Osasuna forced to defend deep.
Wass and Josep Sene wasted good opportunities while Rodriquez saved Osasuna again when he pushed away Pablo Hernandez's header.
Celta claimed a penalty when Aspas fell theatrically under Miguel de las Cuevas' challenge, although there appeared to be some contact.
Osasuna briefly came to life when Roberto Torres fired wide on the break.
But the hosts did not manage an on-target attempt until Sergio Alvarez saved Jaime Romero's glancing header six minutes from time.
Romero tested Alvarez again three minutes later as the home fans sensed an unlikely victory.
But Celta almost won it at the death when Aspas' free-kick saw the Osasuna crossbar hit for the second time.
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