Bilbao Athletic sinks in Lezama: defeat against Talavera and goodbye to direct promotion

A new defeat complicates the future of the puppies in the fight for the play off for promotion to Second

Bilbao Athletic has experienced a bitter day in Lezama. The puppies, who had just lost last weekend against Celta Fortuna, have fallen again, this time against Talavera, a rival that managed to come back on the scoreboard and take the three points in a match marked by a lack of efficiency in decisive moments. This second consecutive defeat has left the team in a delicate situation in its fight to reach the play-off positions for promotion to Second. The next stop will be in Cáceres, where they will have to face Cacereño next Friday.

The team led by Jokin Arambarri presented itself with some new features in its lineup. The big surprise was the ownership of Selton, who had already trained with the reserve team on Friday and who was positioned as a forward, although on several occasions he was late to start the plays from the center of the field. However, despite the tactical novelty, the team's performance did not live up to expectations.

The match began with dominance by Bilbao Athletic, who showed greater possession of the ball in the early stages of the game. Monreal, with a header, was close to opening the scoring, but his shot went wide. Then it was Gift who, after a well-run counter, crossed the ball too much and was unable to finish successfully. The arrivals were numerous, but the home team was unable to convert its opportunities into goals.

The first big chance came after a shot by Ibai Sanz that was cut off by Cuenca, a Talavera defender. The referee, after reviewing the play on the monitor, signaled the penalty. Ibai Sanz made no mistake and made the score 1-0 just one minute before half-time. It seemed that Bilbao Athletic would have an advantage at half-time, but the story of the match would take an unexpected turn in the second half.

After the restart, Talavera came out with more intensity. Just beginning the second half, a shot from the visitors hit the post, and shortly after, in the 58th minute, the tying goal came. Di Renzo, from the wing, crossed into the area and Monreal left the ball dead so that Edu, with a bitten shot, made the score 1-1.

The tie did not bode well for the cubs, who began to show signs of helplessness in the face of Talavera's pressure. And with ten minutes remaining, the visiting team did damage. Eder García lost a ball in his own half, Montero took advantage of the error and, with a cross shot, made it 1-2 that left the home team on the ropes. Despite Bilbao Athletic's attempts to equalize the match, Belman, Talavera's goalkeeper, prevented the tie with a great intervention on a Monreal header. Korkut, who had replaced Selton, also tried with a shot that grazed the post.

In the final minutes, Santos had to intervene decisively to prevent Talavera from extending the lead. A great hand from the goalkeeper saved a shot from Di Renzo that seemed destined for a goal. However, the visiting team did not give any more options and ended up taking Lezama's three points in a match that leaves a bitter taste for the Bilbao reserve team, which must now focus on its next challenge.

Talavera, for its part, added a very valuable victory in its fight for permanence and took full advantage of Bilbao Athletic's mistakes, taking three golden points in a complicated field. The defeat of the Bilbao reserve team leaves an uncertain outlook, and the options for direct promotion seem increasingly distant.

Final Result: Bilbao Athletic 1 – 2 Talavera

Trainings:

BILBAO ATHLETIC: Mikel Santos, Irurita, Monreal, Jon de Luis, Barandalla, Lete (Guibelalde, min. 42), Eder García (Unax Urzaiz, min. 86), Adrián Pérez, Selton (Korkut, min. 64), Gift (Hierro, min. 86), Ibai Sanz.

TALAVERA: Belman, Bilal (Molina, min. 59), Cuenca, Sergi Molina, Acosta, Edu (Stiepovich, min. 77), Pitu (Luis Sánchez, min. 69), Isaiah, Ferni, Nordin (Montero, min. 59), Marcos (Di Renzo, min. 46).

Goals:

1-0: Ibai Sanz (min. 44, penalty)
1-1: Edu Gallardo (min. 58)
1-2: Sergio Montero (min. 80)

Referee:

Millán Bárcenas (Riojano Committee). He cautioned Pitu (min. 28), Isaiah (min. 30), De Luis (min. 96).

Frequently asked questions:

What was the final result of the match between Bilbao Athletic and Talavera?: The final result was Bilbao Athletic 1 – 2 Talavera.
Who scored Bilbao Athletic's goal?: Ibai Sanz scored Bilbao Athletic's goal from a penalty in the 44th minute.
What happened in the second half of the game?: In the second half, Edu Gallardo equalized for Talavera in the 58th minute, and Sergio Montero scored the winning goal in the 80th minute after an error by Eder García.
What changes did Bilbao Athletic make during the match?: Bilbao Athletic made three changes: Guibelalde for Lete, Korkut for Selton and Unax Urzaiz for Eder García.
What opportunities did Bilbao Athletic have to tie?: Monreal had a clear opportunity with a header, but Belman saved the goal. Korkut also came close with a shot that grazed the post.
How did Talavera react after Ibai Sanz's penalty goal?: Talavera reacted with intensity and tied in the 58th minute, finally achieving victory with Montero's goal in the 80th minute.
What mistakes did Bilbao Athletic make during the match?: Bilbao Athletic made errors when releasing the ball, which allowed Talavera to take advantage of an error by Eder García to score the winning goal.
How did this defeat affect Bilbao Athletic in the standings?: This defeat complicates Bilbao Athletic's options in the fight for the play off for promotion to Second Division.
What's next for Bilbao Athletic after this defeat?: Bilbao Athletic will face Cacereño next Friday, a key match for their promotion aspirations.
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