Athletic, with two goals from Adu Ares, defeats Rubí (1-2) and reaches the second round of the Cup
Euskaraz irakurri: Athleticek, Adu Aresek bi gol sartuta, Rubi menderatu du (1-2) eta Kopako bigarren kanporaketara sailkatu da
He Athletic It has been classified this Wednesday for second round of the Copa del Rey of the 2023-24 season, to defeatby 1-2to the Rubyat the Can Rosès stadium. Adu Ares, in the 51st and 58th minutes, scored the two goals for the Bilbao team, while Marc Rodríguez, in the 86th minute, scored for the Catalan team, in a tie that Athletic controlled without major problems until the final stretch; In the last minutes of the game, on the other hand, Rubí pressed, and The red and white squad has suffered more than it seemed at the start of the second half.
Ernesto Valverde has initially lined up a team with lots of news. As expected, Julen Agirrezabala has taken Unai Simón’s place at the gate; In defense, Beñat Prados has occupied the right side, with Unai Egiluz, debutant in the first team, along with Peru Nolaskoain as center backs and Lekue on the left. The midfield was made up of Vesga and Unai Gómez, with Adu Ares, Álex Berenguer and Iker Muniain up front, and Raúl García up front. A mix of very young footballers with other more expert but unusual players in LaLiga EA Sports, supported by men who have a greater pace of play.
Athletic has tried to speed up the game and open its rival’s defense during the first time, but they have achieved it on few occasions, and there have been no goals in the first 45 minutes. The tie started with a double scoring opportunity, for Berenguer and Raúl García, which was very clear; Barañáin’s player took a free kick directly into the corner of the Catalan team’s goal, and, after the initial clearance, Zizur Mayor’s player headed in a very good position; The response from Rubí’s goalkeeper, Rafa Leva, has been outstanding in both shots.
The Catalan team’s goalkeeper was also very successful in the 23rd minute, when Adu Ares, in a clever move, shot from inside the area. Until the break, Athletic dominated, but Rubí knew how to defend their field with order and efficiency. Everything was up in the air, well, at halftime.
The second half It has had more excitement, a more lively game, and both teams have been more successful in their offense. Athletic, with two almost consecutive goals from Adu Aresin the 51st and 58th minutes, seemed to seal his pass; The Biscayan winger has scored his first two goals as a first team player, with a strong shot with his right foot, at 0-1, and a nice header, at 0-2. The Basque team had the tie in their favor, and it seemed that the end of the match was not going to present any difficulties for Valverde’s team.
A header from Marc Rodríguez in the 86th minute, however, scared Athletic, who, already in stoppage time, had to work hard in defense to secure the result. That’s how it was, and the red and white club will be in the draw next Tuesday, for the second round.
Data sheet:
1 – EU Ruby: Rafa Leva; Aitor Torres, Ruiz, Oriol Tenorio, Pérez Picón (Monso, min. 63), Morell (Sergio Mulero, min. 82); Adrià Recort, Masip, Pau Jimenez (Abde, min. 73); Muñi (Cristian Mulero, min. 73), Dani Muela (Rodriguez, min. 63).
2 – Athletic: Agirrezabala; Beñat Prados, Peru Nolaskoain, Eguiluz (Vivian, min. 72), Iñigo Lekue; Unai Gómez (Ruiz de Galarreta, min. 68), Iker Muniain, Mikel Vesga (Dani García, min. 68); Adu Ares, Raúl García, Álex Berenguer.
Goals: 0-1: Adu Ares (min. 50). 0-2: Adu Ares (min. 57). 1-2: Marc Rodríguez (min. 86).
Referee: César Soto Grado showed a yellow card to Pérez Picón, Oscar Morell, Sergi Monsó and Sergio Mulero for UE Rubí.
Source: Eitb
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