Celta Vigo's reserve team, Celta Fortuna, became a Segunda División team after a brilliant performance against Ponferradina in the promotion playoff final held this Saturday at Balaídos. Celta Fortuna was the first to score, with a goal in the 22nd minute by Hugo González after a brilliant individual action.

What happened in the match?

Ponferradina tried to stop the combined play and quality of the Vigo team with intense pressure and numerous interruptions. However, when Celta Fortuna was doing its best, the equalizer arrived.

How did Celta Fortuna react?

In the 61st minute, Hugo González took responsibility from the penalty spot and converted the penalty to regain the lead for Celta Fortuna (2-1). The sentence came in the 85th minute, when Bernard Somuah finished a great offensive play to score the 3-1.

What does this achievement mean for Celta Vigo?

The team led by Fredi Álvarez again showed notable competitive maturity despite having a squad with an average age of less than 22 years. Currently, Celta Vigo is in 6th place in La Liga, with 54 points and a record of 14W-12D-12L from 38 games, with a recent form of WDLWW. | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 6th | | Points | 54 | | Record | 14W-12D-12L | | Recent form | WDLWW |