Liga: Athletic is only a bite of Girona

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By: Manu Tournoux

Continuation of the 23rd day of Liga this Saturday afternoon. The Athletic Bilbao welcomed the Girona club in the Spanish Basque Country on the lawn of the San Mamés stadium. On the Blanquivermells side, the goal was to fill up on points to continue to get closer to the top of the painting. The Zuri-Gorriak wanted to score precious points to hope to solidify its place in the race for Europe. During the first period, the premises opened the scoring thanks to Oihan Sancet on penalty (42nd). Shortly before the break, the latter even offered a double (45th+2).

In the second perion, Sancet scored his hat (74th), to initial the success of his team (3-0). In the ranking, the Athletic Bilbao climbs in 4th place, while Girona remains in a beautiful 7th position. Next weekend, the Blanquivermells will play Getafe in Catalonia, while the Zuri-Gorriak will travel to Barcelona to face the Espanyol there, during the 24th day of the Spanish championship.