Kenyan youngster Aldrine Kibet delivered a sensational performance on Sunday after scoring four goals to inspire RC Celta de Vigo U19 to a commanding 6–1 victory over CD Roces U19 in a División de Honor Juvenil Group 1 clash.
Kibet was the undisputed star of the match as Celta’s youth side produced an attacking masterclass, overwhelming their opponents from the early stages and maintaining control throughout the contest.
The Kenyan midfielder opened the scoring in the 21st minute, finishing calmly after Celta’s early pressure paid off. Barely three minutes later, Kibet struck again in the 24th minute, doubling the hosts’ advantage and setting the tone for what would become a difficult afternoon for Roces.
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Aldrine Kibet nets four as Celta Vigo U19 thrash Roces
With momentum firmly on their side, Celta continued to dominate proceedings and added a third goal in the 27th minute through the star of the day Aldrine Kibet, giving the home side a comfortable 3–0 lead heading into the halftime break.
After the restart, Celta maintained their attacking rhythm and it was once again Kibet who found the back of the net. The Kenyan youngster completed his poker in the 50th minute, extending the lead to 4–0 and effectively putting the match beyond the visitors’ reach.
Roces briefly responded just two minutes later when Corral pulled one back in the 52nd minute, reducing the deficit to 4–1. However, any hopes of a comeback were quickly extinguished as Celta regained full control of the encounter.
Celta Vigo got their 5th in the 73rd minute, Carballo with a composed finish to cap off a remarkable team display.
Two minutes later, Beltran added the sixth goal in the 75th minute, sealing an emphatic 6–1 victory for the Galician youth side.
The result further strengthens Celta’s position in Group 1 of Spain’s top U19 league while also shining a spotlight on Kibet’s rapid development in the club’s academy.
The Kenyan prospect continues to impress with his performances and is steadily building a reputation as one of the most exciting young talents currently developing abroad.
For Kibet, the four-goal haul represents one of his most memorable performances since joining the Spanish outfit and makes it 5 goals in 4 days for the youngster.
