Deportivo Alavés - Athletic Club
Matchday 6
Liga F

Deportivo Alavés - Athletic Club

Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés
11
Athletic Club
Athletic Club
  • 31' Carla Armengol
  • Azkona 34'

LocationJosé Luis Compañón , Gasteiz

Honours even in Vitoria

The Lionesses drew 1-1 against Alaves despite deserving a win after a great second-half performance

Athletic Club Women drew against Alavés in the first derby of the season. Chances were few and far between, but the Lionesses, especially in the second half, went for the game and were close to taking all three points. The Zurigorri got back points on the board after a hard-fought match.

There was little action in the first few minutes as both sides settled into the game. Alavés' Miriam fired the first warning after messy passage of play. It was a physical and direct affair, with neither team able to gain an upper hand.

In the 31st minute, Carla Armengol scored with a powerful shot from outside the area. Four minutes later, Ane Azkona equalised when pouncing upon rebound in the box.

After the restart, Azkona had another chance to put the Lionesses ahead in the 52nd minute. Time went by with few chances to score, so Iraia Iturregi turned to the bench to find a solution.

With time running out, Arana went close, getting on Oihane's cross from the right, but the former's shot went over. 

The tempo increased as the game drew to a close. Saez almost scored after getting in behind the Athletic Club defence and recent introduction Eunate tried her luck with her unfavoured right foot.

The Zurigorri were better in the second half but ultimately unable to break the deadlock. A point and onto next Saturday, when Atlético Madrid visit Lezama.