The La Liga team from Castille y Leon in central Spain gave County a "real" good workout (groan!), eventually running out 3-1 winners. First division County did provide the visitors with a run for their money in the first half though, when they went into a one goal lead after 20 minutes. The scorer was Havern, who powered in a header at the far post from a free kick taken by Rose. As I wasn't really expecting us to get much out of this game the goal was a bonus, and along with a few other good chances and some good passing play, I reckon it was a good first half performance from County. Valladolid took until 8 minutes before half time to equalise through Nivaldo and both sides went in on equal terms at the break.
The second half was a different story. As it was a friendly, Valladolid changed their entire team at half time and the new arrivals led County a merry dance. The home side from then on struggled to keep any kind of possession with the La Liga team really showing their class. It was no surprise when Gonzalez added a second goal after some sustained pressure on the County defence. One slightly familiar face was the ex Man United player Manucho (pictured below on a loan spell at Hull City) who came on amongst the half time changes. He gave the County defence plenty to think about before finally deciding it with a third goal from a delicious strike.
Never nice to see your team get beaten, but all in all it was a good night out and a chance to see how we matched up to some superior opposition.
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