Athletic leaves thrashed from their visit to Villarreal (5-1)
Euskaraz irakurri: Athleticek jipoia hartu du Vila-realen etxean (5-1)
Athletic has conceded a heavy defeat in the match of the 34th round of LaLiga Santander played at the La Cerámica stadium against Villarreal, another of the teams that aspires to play in Europe next season. Alex Baena and Nicholas Jackson put Villarreal ahead 2-0 in the first half, which closed with the 2-1 score scored by Sancet from a penalty. In the second, Nicholas Jackson and Baena again put the score at 4-1, to which Paredes’ own goal (5-1) was added in minute 91.
Summary of the Villarreal-Athletic match
The match started very entertaining, with several chances for both teams. Thus, the first goal was not long in coming and came from a masterful free-kick from Álex Baena, who put the 1-0 with a shot as strong as well placed close to the post (m.24).
After a good opportunity from Nico Williams, the second of Setién’s came. Jackson he grabbed a rebound inside the area and ended up pushing the ball into the back of Unai Simón’s goal.
Just before the break, a penalty awarded from the VAR and transformed by Sancet brought Athletic closer 2-1 on the scoreboard.
But neither the penalty goal in the added time of the first half nor the passage through the locker room woke up Valverde’s men. And at the first arrival he put the 3-1 Villarreal, again when Jackson took advantage of a rebound in the Jackson area after a shot by Yeremy.
He 4-1 It came after the umpteenth defensive error by the lions, in which Paredes ended up scoring his own goal.
Baena put the finishing touch on the extension to establish the final 5-1 on the scoreboard. Setién’s men are firmly heading towards Europe while Athletic, which has already accumulated four games without winning, fails again in a decisive match.
Data sheet
5 – Villarreal CF: Queen; Foyth, Mandi, Pau, Pedraza (Alberto Moreno, m.82), Parejo, Capoue (Terrats, m.57), Baena; Samu Chukwueze (Lo Celso, m.66), Jackson (Gerard, m.66) and Yeremy Pino (Trigueros, m.82).
1 – Athletic Club: Unai Simón; Lekue (De Marcos, m.58), Yeray, Paredes, Yuri; Dani García, Herrera (Vesga, m.58); Iñaki Williams (Guruzeta, m.70), Sancet, Nico Williams (Adu Ares, m.79); Berenguer (Muniain, m.58).
Goals: 1-0, m.24: Baena. 2-0, m.37: Jackson. 2-1, m.48: Sancet (penalty). 3-1, m.50: Jackson. 4-1, m.61: Walls (own door). 5-1, m.91: Baena.
Referee: Del Cerro Grande (Madrid College). He admonished the locals Capoue, Parejo, Pau Torres and Pedraza and the visitors Herrera, Paredes and Iñaki Williams.
Source: Eitb
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