Athletic Club says goodbye to the Cup after losing against Valencia (1-0) in Mestalla

Athletic Club said goodbye to the dream of playing in the Copa del Rey final after fitting the defeat against Valencia (1-0) this Wednesday, March 2 at Mestalla in the second leg of the semifinals. The second leg ended tied at one (1-1), so Valencia will play the final.

Bryan Gil gave the first warning on the first play with a shot that went wide, and Athletic responded with a shot by Vesga that went high. In the 12th minute, Bryan Gil tried again, but his shot missed the target. Ten minutes later Muniain had a clear chance, although his shot was deflected by goalkeeper Mamardashvil. In the 31st minute, Gayá had to leave the pitch due to injury and his place was taken by Lato.

Iñaki Williams had the best chance of the match in the 37th minute; he was only forward of the goalkeeper, he was not skillful, and Mamardashvili cleared the ball. The Athletic Club striker forgave, but he didn’t Guedes in the 43rd minute; the Portuguese shot from outside the area, and his cannon shot beat goalkeeper Agirrezabala (1-0).

In addition, the local team was able to go into the break with a larger half-time advantage, as Agirrezabala prevented Soler’s goal after clearing the Valencia midfielder’s shot.

It was difficult for the rojiblanco team to generate scoring chances against a Valencia team that was very solid. The local team had the opportunity to score the second goal in the 64th minute, but Soler’s overhead kick missed the target. Five minutes later came Athletic’s response, but Muniain’s shot went wide. Iñigo Martínez tried it from a free kick, although Mamardashvili stopped his shot without any problems.

In the final stretch, Athletic Club tried to create scoring chances, but was unable to make Valencia nervous. A volley by Yuri that went wide in the 93rd minute was the last chance for the rojiblancos. In the end, victory for Valencia (1-0) and elimination of Athletic Club.

Data sheet:

1 – Valencia: Mamardashvili, Foulquier, Diakhaby, Gabriel Paulista (Hugo Guillamón, m.83), Alderete, Gayà (Lato, m.33), Ilaix, Carlos Soler, Bryan Gil (Musah, m.71), Guedes and Hugo Duro.

0 – Athletic Club: Aguirrezabala, Lekue (Petxarromán, m.62) Yerai, Iñigo Martínez, Yuri , Berenguer (Nico Williams, m.70), Dani García (Vencedor, m.62), Vesga (Zarraga, m.82), Muniain, Iñaki Williams and Raúl García (Sancet, m.62).

Goal: 1-0, m.43: Guedes.

Referee: Gil Manzano (Extremadura committee). He admonished Gabriel Paulista (m.26), Alderete (m.74) and Diakabhy (m.92) for Valencia and Íñigo Martínez (m.60) and Zarraga (m.95) for Athletic Club.