Valencia player ratings: Humiliation at Riazor as own goals and Aubameyang sting | OneFootball

Valencia endured an embarrassing night at Riazor, undone by two own goals and a flash of Aubameyang quality. Sadiq scored their first goal of the season from a gift at the back. According to AS, individual mistakes and a disjointed display ran through the team.

Dimitrievski could do little about the goals, two off his own team-mates, and he twice denied Aubameyang. Debutant Arnau held his position. Captain Diakhaby lacked authority, scored an own goal that floored Valencia and was the only player booked.

Jesús Vázquez was exposed for Aubameyang’s strike and later even appeared on the right. Tárrega endured a poor outing, loose on the ball and outmatched by Nsongo and Aubameyang. Rioja lacked spark after a disrupted pre-season and was Corberán’s utility pick in a back five or 4-2-3-1.

Without Guido, Pepelu returned to pivot and was outplayed by Riki, Amatucci and Mario Soriano. Ugrinic failed to control his area or press, though he forced Leo Román into a save after the break. Sato was one of few positives, tried to open lanes for the centre-backs but rarely reached the box.

Guerra’s own goal was unlucky, yet beyond that he offered little. Sadiq capitalised for his goal then faded. From the bench, Danjuma did not back up his push to start, Hugo Duro saw little service, Otorbi added energy with extra minutes, Dieng was steady and Raba came on at 82 without impact.

Source: AS

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