Athletic Club 4-Mallorca 0: Unstoppable

Athletic Club has finished the year in an exceptional way. After defeating Mallorca by 4-0, it will greet the Christmas break with absolute tranquillity. It has been ten frenetic days with four consecutive victories that start to threaten previous registries, 14 noticeable goals and only one fitted. Athletic Club is in the Round of 16 in the Kings Cup, and in the Round of 32 in the UEFA Cup after prevailing in the first round and the group phase as leader, and it has 24 points in the Liga, just two match days short of the end of the first half of the season, approaching the 26 points of the Liga equator during 2003-2004.

Before arriving at the mentioned situation, the match against Mallorca entailed the risk of relaxation. Nevertheless, the ghosts have immediately dissipated. In the 6th minute Yeste perfectly headed a centre by Iraola and Ezquerro took advantage of a free kick by Yeste in the 10th, which he scored while slipping. The match was on track, but not yet sentenced, while Mallorca has also persevered in taking advantage of its opportunities, which during first half have been mostly local, Urzaiz, Orbaiz -to the post -, Del Horno and Etxeberria have not been able to take advantage of them.

The 2-0 has allowed Mallorca to bid for its options in the match. Perera in the 51st minute and Campano in the 53rd have enjoyed individual occasions, although without result. The match has again turned red-and-white and after a good head option by Del Horno, Gurpegi has scored a beautiful goal, although the secret of which was to be found in a great collective play. Mallorca has lowered its arms and in spite of Aranzubia deflecting a rival header in the 85th minute, the fourth goal of the night has also been red-and-white after Yeste rounded things off from the penalty spot.

Facing the next match day on the calendar, Yeste will not be able to travel to Soria to face Numancia, after being booked with a fifth yellow card. There are many days for reflection, but it is good to know that we have a great team and many things to do.

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