Bilbao Athletic - Deportivo Alavés B
Matchday 19

Bilbao Athletic - Deportivo Alavés B

Bilbao Athletic
Bilbao Athletic
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Deportivo Alavés B
Deportivo Alavés B
  • 24' Artola

LocationLezama 2 , Lezama

Bilbao Athletic smile again at Lezama

Joseba Etxeberria’s Cubs comfortably beat Deportivo Alavés B 1-0, winning at home again after some time

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Bilbao Athletic clinched a victory at Lezama after some time without adding the three points at home, getting their second win in a row and prevailing 1-0 over Deportivo Alavés B in matchweek 19 in the Second Division B Group II.

The game was played at a high pace at the beginning. Both teams showed great intensity, and perhaps Alavés was a bit fiercer, creating the first chance of the match on 13 minutes, thanks to Paulino. Ezkieta responded magnificently deflecting the white-and-blue forward’s shot for a corner kick. Joseba Etxebarria’s lads started to gain possession of the ball little by little, but they lacked accuracy against an Alavés who was doing well at the back.

It seemed difficult to get past their defence until, 20 minutes into the game, a long ball allowed Guruzeta to assist Artola, who kicked the ball beyond Aritz’s goal line with a low shot that hit an Alavés defender. Morcillo had their second opportunity ten minutes later, he was really active but unlucky with the goal. His strike, however, was deflected for a corner-kick by Primi. Víctor San Bartolomé gave it a try after a cross from Vencedor and Imanol had a clear chance in a one-on-one play that was well saved by Alavés’ goalkeeper. Still, it was the white-and-blue team who had the last chance in the first half when Primi’s header went out by a whisker.

The second period started in the same way as the first one, Alavés was continuously attacking and got their first opportunity two minutes after the break. One more time, Primi sent the ball over the post by a few inches. The team from Vitoria were a real danger on set-pieces. Guruzeta e Imanol had opportunities too and, once again, Morcillo hit a curved shot just outside the post.

Alavés were left with ten players on 71 minutes when Abdellahi was shown a second yellow card. Bilbao Athletic had two more chances to increase the goal margin at the end of the match, both from Artola, but Aritz did not let the red-and-white midfielder score a brace. Comfortable victory for the Cubs, who maintain a place among the top positions of the table. Next week, Lezama will host a second match in a row, this time against Haro.