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Celta Survives Sant Andreu Scare in Copa del Rey Shootout

A rare seven-round shootout ended when Sergi Serrano struck the crossbar to send the LaLiga side through.

Overview

  • The tie finished 1-1 after extra time at Narcís Sala, with Alexis García scoring in the 103rd minute and Borja Iglesias equalizing two minutes later.
  • Both teams converted their first six penalties before the decisive miss, with reports differing on whether it was the seventh or the fourteenth kick.
  • Coach Claudio Giráldez turned to Borja Iglesias and Iago Aspas with roughly 15 minutes left as Celta pushed to avoid extra time.
  • Fourth-tier Sant Andreu frustrated Celta for 90 minutes with organized defending and strong backing from 6,531 home supporters.
  • Celta advanced to the round of 32 following the marathon shootout, with La Voz de Galicia noting a late red card for Carlos Domínguez in extra time.