Raphael Dwamena wins first title with Zaragoza after beating Wakaso's Alaves on penalties to win the Carlos Lapetra Cup

Published on: 08 August 2019

Ghanaian international, Raphael Dwamena has won his first trophy with Real Zaragoza after helping them beat Mubarak Wakaso's Alaves on penalties to lift the Carlos Lapetra Cup.

Dwamena joined the Spanish lower division this summer on loan from Levante and has been banging the goals in the off-season as they look to secure qualification into the La Liga at the end of the regular season.

The former FC Zürich forward played a crucial role as the Blanquillos defeated Mubarak Wakaso's Deportivo Alaves on penalties to win the trophy.

Dwamena came close to grabbing the opener in the 35th minute after some swift play from Soro, Guiti, and Vigaray in the middle of the park, only for the Ghanaian's shot to go inches wide.

The on-loan Levante forward had another glorious chance three minutes later but his effort once again went wide.

Mubarak Wakaso lasted only 43 minutes of the game before he was replaced by Luis Rioja.

The game remained barren after 90 minutes of exciting football from both sides with the second-tier side winning 3-2 on penalties.

Dwamena has won the off-season title with his side and will be hoping to continue their fine form in the regular season to have a better chance of gaining promotion into the top-flight.

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