Dos Santos Fires Mallorca Survival Hopes

[Folami David]

Giovani dos Santos struck in added time to earn Real
Mallorca a dramatic 1-0 win at home to Celta Vigo in
a battle of La Liga's two basement sides on Monday.
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A deep cross was headed goalwards by striker Tomer
Hemed in the 93rd minute and when keeper Javi
Varas could only parry the effort, Mexico forward Dos
Santos volleyed in the rebound to set off ecstatic
celebrations on the pitch.
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The victory moved Mallorca up to second from
bottom with 27 points and seven games left, behind
Real Zaragoza on goal difference.
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Promoted Celta, who now prop up the table on 24
points, have taken one point from their last six
games.
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Mallorca dominated the early exchanges and Dos
Santos was the most dangerous player, going close
with two free kicks and delivering a corner that was
headed just over the bar.
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However, it was Celta who had the clearest chance
before the break when Alex Lopez fired wide with
only the keeper to beat.
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Celta grew in confidence in the second half as Borja
Oubina volleyed over and home keeper Dudu Aouate
saved a point-blank header from Andres Tunez.
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The home side showed more desire to seek a winner
in the closing stages and were rewarded when former
Tottenham Hotspur forward Dos Santos scored.