Besfort Zeneli’s double completes Union St. Gilloise comeback at Celta Vigo

Union St. Gilloise came from behind to beat Celta Vigo 2-1 in the UEFA Europa League league stage, with Besfort Zeneli scoring both goals after Pablo Durán Fernández’s opener. The result puts Union on 10 points after four games, while Celta remain on 3 points.

Zeneli turns deficit into victory

Celta took the lead in the 11th minute when Pablo Durán Fernández made it 1-0, assisted by Sergio Carreira Vilarino. Union St. Gilloise levelled in the 35th minute through Besfort Zeneli, whose goal was assisted by Adem Zorgane. The teams reached half-time at 1-1.

Zeneli completed the comeback in the 49th minute, converting Kevin Rodriguez’s assist to make the score 1-2. He missed a penalty in the 80th minute, but Union preserved their lead. Guilherme Smith was booked for Union in the 71st minute, while Pablo Durán Fernández received Celta’s yellow card in the 90th. Neither team received a red card.

Celta saw more possession but Union carried greater threat

Celta had 58% possession, 502 accurate passes and 11 corners, compared with Union’s 42%, 351 accurate passes and one corner. The hosts also had 14 shots to the visitors’ 15, but Union’s expected-goals figure was higher at 2.06, against Celta’s 1.1. Celta recorded four shots on goal, while Union had three; Union’s goalkeeper made three saves.

Union widens the points gap

Before kick-off, Celta were ranked #24 on 3 points and Union went into the game ranked #6 on 7 points, a 4-point difference. After the result, Union are provisionally third on 10 points and seven points clear of Celta, who have 3 points. Celta’s recent form was Loss, Loss, Win; Union’s was Win, Draw, Win. Zeneli was the standout performer, rating 8.9 after 90 minutes with two goals and three shots on target.