The Sestao River takes more distance in the leadership

The joys do not stop in the Sestao River. The black-and-green team managed to extend their best league start in history, with their sixth consecutive win in the derby against Gernika (1-2). Aitor Villar’s goal in the last minutes served to tip the balance in his favor in a very close match and thus take even more distance in the lead. They have achieved the 18 possible points and there are already six that separate them from Arenas, which is still in second position despite losing to Tudelano. On the other hand, the group led by Aitor Larrazabal continues in the relegation places, with only five points and without knowing the victory in Urbieta.

The Sestao River came out much better planted in the green of Urbieta. They exercised full control over the game in the early stages of the match. They were in control of possession and were constantly looking for their attacking men. In this context, they soon bombed the opposing goal. They had the first option to open the scoreboard after eleven minutes. A double chance, with shots from Uriarte and Juste, which Viorel saved with many reflexes. Ten minutes later, the Gernika goalkeeper intervened again with a low save to a cross from Goti.

However, the extreme of that action did not have to be regretted. In the 24th minute, the seasoned footballer took control of a rebound in the opponent’s area and hit it with a volley without the ball falling to the ground, but this time he did beat Viorel, who could do nothing to prevent it. Until then, the local team was powerless against a Sestao River much superior in all facets. However, faced with the obligation to score to equalize the contest again, he put on overalls and put his rival in trouble, especially in set pieces.

The main protagonist of the black and whites in that section of the match was Martín Bengoa. Starting practically from the center of the field and also attacking the area, he was in all the offensive actions of his team. Otxandio’s midfielder tried to score from two different Chilean corners. The first, with great intention, hit a green and black defender. The second didn’t go so well. He also had a good chance to score Gorka Agirre after a free kick from the side, but his header went wide. The stake went into the break with a Gernika overturned and a Sestao River trying to control the situation.

The plan was going better for the sixties at the beginning of the second half. They had the ball and the locals did not hurt them. Everything changed when, at the end of the match hour, Gaizka Martínez committed a penalty. Gorka Marcos executed it perfectly, cornering to the right of Iván Crespo, who despite hitting the side, did not manage to save him. Gernika signed the tables. With 1-1 prevailing on the scoreboard, Aitor Larrazabal’s men grew and took a step forward. They took control of the situation, although Sestao River also looked at the opposite area with desire.

The green and black captain, decisive

Both teams looked exhausted in the final minutes. The wear throughout the game had been considerable and many accused him. Despite all this, the captain of the black and white managed to break the equality after 87 minutes of play. A bad ball exit from Gernika ended with the ball at the captain’s feet, with a corridor towards the goal. He advanced several meters and defined with cold blood, showing his stripes, to score the final 1-2 and give a victory to Sestao River, which reaffirms them as undisputed leaders, six points behind Arenas, who is second.