The determination in the areas condemns Bilbao Athletic

Bilbao Athletic does not raise its head. The rojiblancos conceded their third consecutive defeat against Gimnàstic Tarragona (1-3) in a match marked by determination in the areas. While the cubs failed to take advantage of their numerous opportunities, the Catalans converted practically each of their arrivals. The punch and forcefulness set the course for the three points. In this way, the subsidiary continues in third to last position.

Jokin Aranbarri surprised by assigning the goal to Mikel Santos, to the detriment of Oier Gastesi, after the Altsasu goalkeeper did not have his best afternoon last day at the Anxo Carro against Lugo (1-0). Otherwise, it was a very recognizable eleven.

The start heralded a comfortable match for the locals. They overwhelmed Nàstic through very quick transitions. The puppies touched the ball quickly, were vertical and thus managed to score in the opposite area with relative ease. In the first twelve minutes of the game, Varo had to make up to three interventions, repelling the shots of Varela and Canales twice.

Barrika’s midfielder once again showed off the great talent he possesses. The same one that, at 19 years old, makes him one of Lezama’s greatest promises and is already on the verge of the first team. However, football is capricious and this First Federation requires determination in the areas and a lot of concentration, since small details are usually decisive.

That is precisely what Bilbao Athletic lacked in the action of the goal against. Before the first half hour of the match was over, Víctor Narro made a low cross from a corner, finding only Marc Fernández, who finished at will to the back of the net. A rude and flagrant error by the pups in defense to concede a goal like that in a dead ball action.

After the goal, Jokin Aranbarri’s men had two other good opportunities to restore equality, but they did not put Varo in excessive trouble, who went to half-time having made five saves. The Tarragona squad was effective and, in their next dangerous action, they managed to extend their advantage, in what could be a serious blow to the puppies’ morale.

Shortly before going through the locker room, the tall Pablo Fernández headed a good cross with the outside of Víctor Narro from the left to score the second and make things very difficult for the red and whites. However, they did not give up and, in the 52nd minute, Varela closed the gap with a header from Johaneko’s cross. From that moment on, it was Bilbao Athletic’s will and can’t, with more faith than game and chances. Although he once again had his way to get something positive. Finally, it was Gorostidi who sealed the victory by scoring the final 1-3 in the final stretch.