UD Las Palmas secured a key away win this weekend to move top of the LaLiga Hypermotion table. García Pimienta's side beat AD Ceuta 0-2 at the Alfonso Murube stadium with goals from Taisei Miyashiro and Manu Fuster, as reported by the club's official site.
The yellow team controlled the match from the start. Miyashiro, the Japanese forward, opened the scoring in the first half following a good team move. In the second period, Manu Fuster sealed the victory with a goal that left the home side with no way back. The solid defence marshalled by goalkeeper Álvaro Valles, who has now kept two clean sheets, was another cornerstone of the win.
How did the match unfold at the Alfonso Murube?
UD Las Palmas displayed compact and purposeful football from the first whistle. Their ball possession and high press made it difficult for Ceuta to build any dangerous attacks. The first goal came from a quick transition where Miyashiro showed his predatory instincts inside the box.
In the second half, the team maintained its intensity. Manu Fuster, who had already shown his quality on the opening day, extended the lead with a precise finish. "It was a very serious performance, we executed the plan from the first minute," said manager García Pimienta after the match. Goalkeeper Valles barely had to make a save to keep a clean sheet, a fact reflected in the team's stats.
What does this early lead mean for the season?
With six points from a possible six, UD Las Palmas is the only team with a perfect record after two matchdays. This start places the Canary Islands side in a privileged position in the standings, though the season is long. The squad, which you can view in our team section, has shown a good balance between defensive solidity and attacking threat.
The positive early form provides confidence ahead of a busy autumn schedule. Playing with the psychological advantage of being top of the table could be significant in the coming weeks. The team has proven it can win on the road, a fundamental requirement for any promotion aspirations.
Who were the key figures in the victory?
Taisei Miyashiro was decisive in scoring his first goal of the season. The 24-year-old Japanese attacker was active and dangerous with every foray forward. Meanwhile, Manu Fuster provided the security of the second goal and orchestrated play from midfield with his vision and passing accuracy.
The contribution of both was vital, but the collective work was excellent. Players like Kirian Rodríguez and Sergi Cardona provided intensity and covered spaces effectively. The unit functioned as one, something García Pimienta values highly.
What's next for UD Las Palmas?
The team now prepares for the third league matchday in high spirits. The next fixture is against CD Tenerife in the Canary Islands derby, a always special and fiercely contested match. This game is scheduled for next Saturday, September 12th, and will be a major test of the leaders' consistency.
You can check all the details of this and upcoming matches on our fixtures page. The win in Ceuta is another step, but the road is long. The team aims to maintain this positive momentum in front of their fans at the Estadio Gran Canaria.
