Celta lost to Almeria in the first leg of
their match up with Almeria by 2-0. Despite controlling most of the game,
Celta was unable to shot at goal more than once during the whole game. This
lack of power on the attacking line ballasted Celta during the entire 90
minutes.
Despite the fact that referee influenced
the game by not sanctioning Almeria’s keeper penalty to Quique De Lucas, which would have meant
Almeria’s player sent off, Celta could not prove his theoretical superiority
over a lower division rival.
Celta presented a starting line-up with all
reserve players, including Park Chu Young who ad not been a starter for the
last games, and had his opportunity to shine in this game, and give Paco
Herrera reasons to play him in Celta’s next games. Park could not meet the
expectations, and played a low profile game, being unable to connect with the
rest of his team mates for the whole 90 minutes. He had a couple of good plays,
but either the keeper or bad timing when connecting with De Lucas, prevented
Celta from taking anything out of those plays.