Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Espanyol 2-1 Athletic Bilbao ... The 'parakeets' even dream of Europe

Pablo Daniel Osvaldo, a 36-minute goal and an assist to Ivan Alonso, 76, was instrumental in bringing to Espanyol to the European places after beating Athletic Bilbao (2-1), which only created danger from set pieces in the stadium Cornella-El Prat, where he gave a poor image. The Catalan club always carried the weight of the party and broke both Susaeta not your domain.

Gorka Iraizoz, ex-parrot, had much more work to Carlos Kameni in goal. Caparros Athletic coach, relied on the static game and did not give away the key to a direct rival in the fight for Europe League. Ivan Alonso had the best time of the Espanyol 12. Uruguayan striker was left alone to Iraizoz after a pass from Verdú but tried to put the shot and the goalie got one good hand to avoid the first.

Javier Marquez, five minutes later, forced to show off the target with a very strong shot from near the area. The Catalans came easily as the Athletic had trouble unsettle Carlos Kameni. A hard left by Castillo was the only notice of Cameroon. The doorman was not surprised by dribbling and reassured Cornella-El Prat, which held on the next play the 1-0.

Pablo Daniel Osvaldo, in minute 36 and after some defensive errors Athletic, put the ball low and hit the left post and beat Iraizoz. No footballer Caparrós was so attentive to the ball, which bounced for a few moments in the Basque area, such as Argentina. Athletic called offside. Although the joy did not last long at Espanyol.

Susaeta scored a free kick into the 42 with a pitch too tight on the right, after a foul on the edge of the area Verdú, very contested by the players parakeets. The penalty for Espanyol also requested input Iraizoz Ivan Alonso on 45. On the resumption Llorente entry did not increase the risk of Athletic in the cave.

Espanyol maintained the initiative and its players Osvaldo connected with its reference, with ease. But it was Amato who had the best chance in 60, to finish strongly but just before Iraizoz aim. Ivan Alonso did put the second. Osvaldo sent the ball parallel to the line and the harrow turned Uruguayan Cornella-El Prat on 76 minutes.

The Basque side showed no reactivity. Llorente received no balls and Espanyol had possession. The perfect setting for Mauricio Pochettino. - Technical: 2 - RCD Espanyol: Kameni; Galán, Amat, Raul Rodriguez, Chica; Verdú (David López, min.90), Javi Márquez (Rui Fonte, min.75), Luis Garcia (Isaiah, min.75) Ivan Alonso, Alley and Osvaldo.

1 - Athletic Club: Iraizoz, Iraola, Ekiz, Amorebieta, Castillo, Gurpegi, Javi Martínez, Iturraspe (Llorente, min.46); Susaeta, Muniaín (Ustaritz, min.65) and Toquero (Orbaiz, min.58). Goals: 1-0, min.36: Osvaldo; 1-1, min.42: Susaeta, 2-1, min.76: Iván Alonso. Referee: Jose A. Teixeira Vitienes (Cantabrian committee).

Admonished Verdú (min.41), Alley (min.43), Iraola (min.52), Rui Fonte (min.80), Javi Martínez (min.85). Subs: Day party for 34 of the Spanish League Championship in Cornella-El Prat before 23,023 spectators.

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