Neko scores in Osasuna defeat [VIDEO]

PFDC – GIJON, Sporting Gijon came from behind to win 3-2 and see off a Osasuna side who deserved more for their efforts at El Molinon.

Despite trailing to Miguel de las Cuevas goal (18′), the visitors responded valiantly to take the lead thanks to strikes from Nekounam from the spot (39′) and Vadocz (49′).

But right back Azpilicueta brought down Mateo inside the box with only nine minutes to go and Diego Castro did not miss his chance to give the three points to Gijon.

Javad Nekounam scored his third goal of the season and was one of the better players for Osasuna while Masoud Shojaei who was introduced after 85 minutes did not have enough time to make an impact.

Osasuna: Ricardo, Azpilicueta, Sergio (Masoud m 84), Miguel Flaño, Monreal, Nekounam, Vadocz, Juanfran (Calleja m 75), Aranda, Camuñas, Pandiani.

Goals: 1-0: m.17: De las Cuevas, 1-1: m.38: Nekounam, from penalty, 1-2: m.49: Vadocz, 2-2: m.70: Barral, 3-2: m.80: Diego Castro, from penalty.