LaLiga: CD Leganés and Athletic Club share points at Butarque
Unfortunate draw for the Pepineros, who were unable to overcome the strength of the Lions from Bilbao
The Cucumber Growers started off strong, but the Basques managed to equalize in the second half and take a point
CD Leganés and Athletic Club shared a point at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque in a match corresponding to the 22nd round of LaLiga Santander. The Cucumber Growers started the match in the best possible way, generating chances and dominating their rival in the first half. However, the Basques managed to equalize after the break, and both teams had to settle for a draw.
The match started with a high pace and with the home team dominating. The Pepineros had the first chance in the 7th minute, with an Oscar Rodríguez shot that went wide of the goal. The pressure from the Cucumber Growers continued and, in the 20th minute, they had their first clear chance to score. Unai Bustinza headed just wide of the post from a corner. The Basques had a hard time getting into the game, but their first chance was dangerous. In the 26th minute, Iñaki Williams had a shot that went just wide of the post.
The second half started with Athletic Club taking a step forward and generating more chances. The Basques took advantage of the fact that CD Leganés played with more caution and took the initiative in the match. The Cucumber Growers suffered a lot to get the ball out of their own half and, in the 55th minute, the Lions equalized. Raúl García sent a great pass into the area for Williams, who controlled the ball and fired a low shot that beat Cuéllar. The Pepineros tried to react immediately and, in the 60th minute, they had a great chance to retake the lead. A cross from Kevin Rodrigues found Guido Carrillo in the area, but the Argentinean's shot was brilliantly saved by Unai Simón.
The match continued with both teams trying to take the lead, but the defenses were very well planted and there were no more clear chances. In the end, CD Leganés and Athletic Club had to settle for a draw that leaves a bittersweet taste in the mouths of the Cucumber Growers. The Pepineros deserved more, but they were not able to overcome the strength of the Lions from Bilbao.
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