Lift off for Tenerife

CD Tenerife downed R. Valladolid CF 2-0 in matchday 26 of Liga Adelante, securing an important victory that leaves the island outfit three points above the relegation zone, while the visitors were dealt a blow in their quest for top spot.

Cristo Martín had the game’s first clear chance, despite the fact Valladolid dominated possession in a first period of few clear cut chances. Rubi’s men moved the ball well in the middle of the park, however Jonathan Pereira’s sending off for two bookable offences meant that the visitors were down to 10, making things complicated at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López.

The home side took advantage of their numerical superiority in the second half through Suso Santana. Cristo Martín set up the midfielder inside the box, making no mistake as he fired past Javi Varas. From then on, Tenerife dominated things and sealed the win through substitute Victor. The win will breathe life into Raúl Agne’s side and give them confidence.