A UD Logroñés denied aim falls against Bilbao Athletic
UD Logroñés fell to Bilbao Athletic (0-1) in their debut at Las Gaunas. Despite having resounding chances to even win the game, the lack of aim and defensive errors weighed heavily on the locals. A goal from Jon Cabo on the brink of half-time was enough. The wood and the Basque defense, under the same posts; have avoided the many Riojans. After a really bad first half, the team deserved much more in the second. It has not been.
With the same eleven as in Tarragona and a lot of enthusiasm in the stands, the red and whites wanted their first victory of the season. But the rival also plays. The subsidiary has come ready to surprise, launching the attack to exploit the weaknesses of La Rioja. Superior during the first 45 minutes, Bigen Arostegi’s men managed to create more danger. Goti has forced Serantes to draw a big hand downstairs. And later, Cabo has taken advantage of a defensive loss to try to sneak a spoon into the Riojan goal. The third, in Luis Bilbao’s boots. Straight out, but too close to the post.
The pitcher went to the fountain a lot and the foreseeable has happened. Markel Lozano has tried to drive too much, it has been too long and he has lost it. From there, Jon Cabo has culminated a dazzling counterattack. Just six minutes before the break, UD Logroñés scored a psychological goal against. More incisive, active and close to the opposite area, the puppies have obtained the prize they deserved. In the rows of La Rioja, few positive things. Two shots from Vinicius and mobility from Zourdine. But nothing of Doncel and Menudo. A few meters behind, a center of the field impossible to contain the red and white attacks. And back, again insecurity.
With almost no shots on target, no ideas and no creativity to break lines, much more was needed. Albert Aguilá also lost the tactical battle. The lawn got worse by the minute and full of mud and sand, it didn’t help matters either. However, in such a demanding group there are no excuses. After the break, circulation was still slow. It was hard to surprise. Very comfortable, Bilbao Athletic did not suffer and Padilla did not even have a job under the sticks. Then, Vinicius has invented a spectacular shot that has forced the goalkeeper to deflect it to the post. Wood and body of the goalkeeper, almost ends up inside.
Previously, Dani Pichín had jumped as the first shock. The Basques suffered somewhat more in this section, but the backlash was still a great threat. Iñaki was not having his day. Or rather, late at night. The permissiveness of the referee has caused the Biscayans to be used physically, especially with the Calagurritano. Unlike the locals; they would not want game, but pauses. Tense game, without giving away a meter and with fouls. That is what Clau Mendes has come out for. Nothing else to do, the brave striker has beaten the goalkeeper and has shot with all a favor. A defense has removed it on the same line.
Despite attempts, nothing came of it. Cristian, injured after a strong blow; has left his place in Kortazar. And more on the offensive, Schutte has jumped for Markel Lozano. 4-4-2. However, the goal was denied. Padilla won one on one against Clau Mendes and a defense took Schutte’s subsequent shot without a goalkeeper. There was no way. UD Logroñés took risks. And in a against, Ares has been close to 0-2. Luckily Kortazar has appeared, drawing the ovation from the South Fund.
Time has run out and the agony has come to an end. Football doesn’t always reward those who try the hardest. The next date will be against Real Unión at Stadium Gal (Sunday 7:30pm). Already with victory pressure.