Jonas Goncalves lead from the front for Valencia, combining effortlessly with Roberto Soldado for the first goal, whilst doubling Los Che’s lead with a fortunate cross-c*m-shot on goal.
Valencia registered their first UEFA Champions League group stage victory against French rivals, LOSC Lille. Brazilian attacker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonas-c18967 Goncalves, was the hero for Valencianistas as he hit the back of the net on either side of the half time whistle.
Los Che’s first goal of the night came against the run of play, with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-Soldado-c31367 telepathically linking with Goncalves on a one-two. Their second of the night came thanks to lady luck smiling on them, a cross in the box by the former Gremio man went
into the net, leaving the visiting goalkeeper hapless in his stance.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mauricio-c24899 Pellegrino was understandably pleased with the victory at the Mestalla, hailing the effort put in by his players after the game. El Flaco stated that the match was important for Los Che as it was their first European fixture at home, and believes
the points gained will help them in their bid for a knockout berth.
“It was an important victory,” the Argentine manager said while talking to reporters after the game. “Because it was the first home game and we could not pass up the opportunity to get three points.”
Pellegrino admitted that the French title contenders did not make it simple for the hosts. He added that it was a difficult match and Los Che managed to scrape the three points on offer with an all round exhibition of their skills.
“Every game is like a final as the weeks go on. And this one was certainly not easy. We are working well though. I like the effort that the players put in.”
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Aly-Cissokho-c5313, echoed the sentiments of his manager, sharing that he is delighted with the important victory against their European rivals. He added that Los Che are overjoyed with the points accumulated, hailing their collective effort
for the important result.
“We performed well tactically,” he was quoted on UEFA.com. “We're happy. I am used to playing Lille and they have lost a player like [Eden] Hazard who was 50 per cent of the team. I hope they'll be back.”
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