Levante completed a stunning comeback against Osasuna, securing a 3-2 victory that tightens the relegation battle.
Víctor García celebrates one of his two goals with Morales.
An own goal from Toljan and a strike from Budimir gave Lisci’s side a 2-0 lead within the first 11 minutes. Víctor García then scored twice in two minutes to level the match. Sergio Herrera was sent off just before halftime. In the second half, Levante piled on the pressure in Osasuna’s area and finally found the winner in the 89th minute through Etta Eyong.
Levante and Osasuna met at the Ciudad de Valencia in a crucial match for the home side’s survival hopes, as they started the day in 19th place. Osasuna, meanwhile, were chasing European qualification.
**Osasuna Strikes Twice in 11 Minutes**
Under less pressure, the visitors took the lead in the 3rd minute. A seemingly harmless cross from Moncayola was turned into his own net by Toljan.
Eight minutes later, Alessio Lisci’s side doubled their advantage. Aimar Bretones produced a brilliant individual run and crossed for Budimir, who slotted home.
Levante set about reducing the deficit, constantly looking for Carlos Espí, who had two headed chances to pull one back.
Moments from Levante vs. Osasuna.
**Víctor García Scores Twice in Two Minutes**
But it was Víctor García who brought the hosts back into the game. First, he made it 1-2 from a corner, heading in a flick-on from Pablo Martínez. Just three minutes later, he equalized. A ball from the left looked like a cross but ended up curling into the top corner.
In a frantic first half, there was still time for more drama. Carlos Espí raced clear looking for Levante’s third, but Sergio Herrera came out late and handled the ball to stop the striker, earning a straight red card. Aimar Oroz made way for goalkeeper Aitor Fernández.
Stats from Levante vs. Osasuna.
**Levantine Siege**
In the second half, Levante laid siege to Osasuna’s area, using their numerical advantage. Carlos Espí came close to a third after a cross from Víctor García, with his shot deflected for a corner. De la then unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box that hit the crossbar.
Brugué, after a battle for the ball with Carlos Espí, saw his volley saved by Aitor Fernández. Etta Eyong then played a great pass to Morales, whose shot was saved. The Cameroonian also tested Aitor Fernández with another effort, while Olasagasti had another great chance from distance that the Osasuna keeper again kept out.
**Etta Eyong Sparks Euphoria**
Just when it seemed the match would end in a draw, in the 89th minute, a flicked-on free kick from Matturo was headed home by Etta Eyong.
With this victory, Levante moves to 36 points, overtaking Alavés and moving within one point of safety, as Sevilla sits on 37. The Granotas believe more than ever in their survival.
Player ratings from Levante vs. Osasuna.
**Flashscore Man of the Match:** Víctor García (Levante).
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