Copa del Rey: Rojillos beat Leones first in El Sadar | Video

Osasuna struck the first blow by beating 1-0 against Athletic Clubfirst leg match corresponding to the Seminal of the Copa del Reyheld this Wednesday at the El Sadar Stadium.

With a very clear identity, with commitment, work and maximum effectiveness, without neglecting the ball, Osasuna solved the first part of a qualifying round with meritbecause it leaves them with a clear advantage for the return in San Mames.

The goal of the Moroccan Abde Ezzalzouli at minute 47 confirmed the good moment of form for a Navarrese team with morale through the roof after the league victory last Sunday against the Seville (2-3).

Iagoba Arrasate he won the game ernesto valverde to whom his party plan did not end up coming out. Although, 'Los Leones' were superior in some sections of the first half, Osasuna's defensive framework and the effectiveness of its wingers was enough to tip the scales in favor of the locals.

So, Athletic Club could not stage fright of a property up to the flag. After a few minutes of initial scoring, the Basque team managed to stretch out to sign the first chance of the game. muniain dHe shot from the edge, but after brushing against a defender, he ran into the foot of the Osasuna goalkeeper. Then, canceled the goal of Iñaki Williams, who pushed the rebound, but was ahead.

However, the Navarrese groupwho did not want to give up the role of the clash so quickly, tried to counteract the impetus from Bilbao with greater control of the ball and throwing to their wingers on every counterattack occasion. So, Ez Abde was the main threat of a first part that ended without much pain or glory.

After the resumption the script changed completely. The rojillo team took the lead on the first occasion of the second half through the Moroccan. The ex of FC Barcelona, ​​who prolonged his state of grace after scoring the winning goal against him Seville Just entered the field he unleashed the madness in the stands with a great goal after a spectacular play down the left wing that culminated in crossing the ball to the long post, unattainable for Agirrezabala.

From there Jagoba Arrasate's team took a step forward with a solid party plan as well as effective. The locals, who armed themselves even more in defense, did not stop trying again and again with a Chimy Avila increasingly participatory. the entrance of Nico Williams gave wings to the Basque team, but the efforts of the locals ended up closing a clash that had no more goals despite the Athletic's final effort.

File
Copa del Rey
Semifinal / First Leg
Osasuna 1-0 Athletic Club
Stadium: El Sadar
Referee: Jesus Gil Manzano
goals
1-0 (47').- Abde Ezzalzouli

Lineups
Osasuna
Sergio Herrera
Moncayola
Aridane
david garcia
Juan Cruz
Aimar Oroz
(Brasanac, 86')
Lucas Torro
moi gomez
(Pablo Ibáñez, 86')
abde
(Kike Barja, 77′)
Budimir
(Kike Garcia, 71')
Chimy Avila
(Ruben Garcia, 71')
DT: Jagoba Arrasate

Athletic Club
Agirrezabala
From Marcos
(Lekue, 58')
They lived
inigo martinez
yuri
Daniel Garcia
vesga
Berenguer
(Raul Garcia, 58')
sancet
muniain
(Nico Williams, 65')
Inaki Williams
(Guruceta, 82')
DT: Ernesto Valverde

(With information from Europe Press)