Valladolid, Spain, ESP — Antonio Puertas delivered an 85th-minute winner as Albacete claimed three points at Estadio José Zorrilla despite Real Valladolid controlling possession for extended periods.
The hosts dominated the ball with 61.5% possession but struggled to create quality chances, managing seven total shots without a single effort on target. Albacete proved clinical on the counter-attack, registering 13 shots with three on target and converting their late opportunity through Puertas.
Real Valladolid pressed throughout but lacked the cutting edge in the final third. Albacete defended compactly and exploited spaces on the break, with their persistence rewarded five minutes from full time when Puertas found the net.
The result highlights contrasting fortunes in front of goal, with Albacete's efficiency proving decisive against Valladolid's wasteful finishing.
GOALS:- 85' Antonio Puertas - Albacete
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Real Valladolid: Midfield - Controlled possession, created opportunities- Albacete: Antonio Puertas - Match-winning goal, clinical finish
KEY STAT: Real Valladolid registered zero shots on target from seven attempts while Albacete converted one of three shots on frame.