Deportivo Alaves 1, Real Oviedo 0

OVIEDO, Spain (Interstat) — Deportivo Alaves opened its La Liga season with a 1-0 victory over Real Oviedo on Sunday at Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere, spoiling the home side’s return to top-flight competition with a disciplined defensive performance and an early strike from striker Toni Martínez. Martínez found the net in the 17th minute, finishing a swift counterattack that caught the Oviedo backline out of position. The goal came after a turnover in midfield, with Alaves midfielder Jon Guridi threading a through ball to Martínez, who slotted past goalkeeper Leo Román from 12 yards out. It was the only goal… Read more...