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Tense Match at San Mamés Ends in Draw Due to Own Goal
Bilbao, Spain – A hard-fought match at the San Mamés Stadium between Athletic Club and Alavés concluded in a draw, marked by intensity and yellow cards. Athletic Club dominated possession with 58%, generating 12 shots, although only 3 of them managed to be on target. Alavés, with 42% possession, appeared more defensive, focusing its efforts on counterattacks and pressure in midfield.
The match was constantly interrupted by fouls, with Athletic Club accumulating 15 and Alavés 21. The referee was forced to show 3 yellow cards to each team, reflecting the tension on the pitch. The first half of the match was marked by two yellow cards, one for I. Ruiz de Galarreta of Athletic Club in the 19th minute and another for M. Diaz of Alavés in the 30th minute.
The key moment of the match came in the 57th minute, when A. Berenguer of Athletic Club scored an unfortunate own goal, giving Alavés the lead. Athletic Club, despite its efforts to reverse the situation, failed to convert its goal-scoring opportunities. In the final minutes of the match, the intensity increased, resulting in more yellow cards for both teams. The match ended without additional goals, leaving a bitter taste for Athletic Club and a contained celebration for Alavés.
Substitutions alaves: at minute 46 J. Guridi came in and D. Suarez went out., at minute 46 M. Diaz came in and T. Martinez went out., at minute 46 C. Vicente came in and L. Boye went out., at minute 75 C. Alena came in and J. Pacheco went out., at minute 89 M. Diarra came in and V. Parada went out.
Substitutions athletic club: at minute 59 G. Guruzeta came in and M. Sannadi went out., at minute 59 I. Ruiz de Galarreta came in and M. Vesga went out., at minute 68 O. Sancet came in and R. Navarro went out., at minute 80 I. Williams came in and Izeta went out., at minute 80 A. Berenguer came in and N. Serrano went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Athletic Club
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