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The Segunda División match between Las Palmas and Rayo Vallecano ended in a thrilling 1-1 draw. A nail-biting affair from start to finish, this match saw both teams put on a display of offensive football.
Las Palmas started strongly, taking the lead with a goal in the sixth minute by J. Narváez, who converted a well-taken shot. Rayo Vallecano, however, responded brilliantly, with Adri Embarba equalizing from a penalty in the 21st minute.
The game's most exciting moment came in the 50th minute. Las Palmas's Kirian Rodriguez came on as a substitute but it was a controversial red card for Rayo Vallecano's Oscar Trejo that lit up the stadium. The game continued with both teams exchanging chances, but neither side could find a breakthrough.
Las Palmas dominated possession for much of the game, with 65% of the ball, and had more shots overall, with 21 attempts. Rayo Vallecano's approach was to press Las Palmas's defense and exploit any defensive weaknesses, but it also saw them commit multiple fouls (17), and earned a few yellow cards. In the end, it seemed both teams were well-matched but the red card seemed to have shifted momentum at the end of the game.
Despite the close final result, it was a captivating match that kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout.