Simon Shines As Levante's Spank Celta Vigo 4-1

Simon Shines As Levante's Spank Celta Vigo 4-1

By Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria's Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon was on for full duration as he helped his team Levante to humiliate Celta Vigo 4-1 at the Municipal De Balaidos, BSNSports.com.ng reports

Moses Simon is gradually getting back to his old form as he played an active role in Levante's emphatic 4-1 win over Celta Vigo.

The win catapulted Levante to 11th position from 15th as the team garnered 30 points from 24 games.

Levante who suffered defeat in last match took the game to their host with Simon run down their back four.

Levante took the lead in the 20th minute through Jose Luis Morales before Coke doubled the lead five minutes before the break.

Second half resumed with Simon posing a serious threat to Celta Vigo defenders and their efforts paid off in the 62nd minutes as Morales completed his brace and also made 3-0.

Miguel Cardoso men were reduced to 10 men in the 49th minute when center referee, Santiago Jamie showed Riyad Boudebouz straight red card for rough tackle on the opponent.

Braiz Mendez reduced the tally for the host in the 88th minutes via penalty, while Borja Mayoral made it 4-1 in favour of Levante

Simon joined the Spanish side during last summer transfer from Belgium Jupiler league side, KAA Gent.