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Copa del Rey

Feb 2, 2017 4:51:43 PM

There was no way through for the home team as they came up against stout resistance from the Basques, although Aspas went closest to hitting the net

Iago Aspas hit the crossbar as Celta Vigo were held to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Alaves at Balaidos.

Alaves' Manu Garcia forced Sergio Alvarez into an excellent save in an opening half otherwise lacking in drama on Thursday.

Celta were more dominant after the break and Aspas was denied by Fernando Pacheco's superb stop before later striking the woodwork.