Euskaraz irakurri: Realak eta Athleticek berdindu egin dute euskal derbian (1-1)

Real Sociedad and Athletic Club drew one (1-1) in the Basque derby which was held on Sunday, April 2 at the Royal Arenacorresponding to the 24th round of the F League.

Both teams wanted to set a high pace from the start, but neither of them took possession of the ball, nor were they able to generate clear scoring chances. However, in the 11th minute, Valdezate gave away the ball near his goal, Unzue brought down Amaiur Sarriegi inside the area and the referee signaled penalty favorable to Real Sociedad. Nerea Eizagirre kicked the maximum penalty and scored 1-0 for the txuri-urdin team after beating goalkeeper Mariasun Quiñones.

After Real’s goal, the team led by Natalia Arroyo took possession of the ball, but was unable to create chances. For their part, the girls led by Iraia Iturregi managed to have more possession in the last quarter of an hour before reaching the break, but they didn’t hurt their rival either.

Therefore, the first half ended with a goal advantage for the San Sebastián team.

After the break, Real Sociedad came out onto the pitch, taking possession of the ball and putting Athletic Club behind, but the rojiblancas held off their rivals’ momentum and managed to equalize in the 49th minute; Landaluze made it 1-1 on the scoreboard after scissoring a ball that came bouncing to him from outside the area, and he managed to beat goalkeeper Elene Lete.

The equalizing goal gave the Bilbao team peace of mind, which put Real behind, and the locals had to fully engage in defensive tasks.

With good defensive work, Real Sociedad was able to contain Athletic’s attacks. In addition, the txuri-urdin managed to get out of their field after minute 65, and created danger through Amaiur Sarriegi and Jensen.

The derby arrived equal to the last quarter of an hour. Athletic enjoyed a very clear chance to score the second goal in the 75th minute; Ane Azkona received the ball in midfield, shot towards the rival goal, Lete had to leave the area, the rojiblanca player beat the txuri-urdin goalkeeper, but Azkona’s shot missed the target on an empty goal.

Already in the discount each team had a clear chance of scoring. The one from Real arrived in the 91st minute, but the Allegra’s shot from inside the box went wide. A minute later, Athletic had their chance, but the goalkeeper Lete avoided the rojiblancas as much by clearing a shot from Arana.

In the end, tie to one and distribution of points at the Reale Arena (1-1).

Source: Eitb

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