Copa del Rey
Jan 14, 2015 7.00pm
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2
HT : 0 0
FT
  • Benat Etxebarria 38' yellowcard
  • Mikel Rico 60' yellowcard
  • Carlos Gurpegi 80' yellowcard
  • yellowcard Samuel Fernandes 22'
  • goal Xabier Etxeita 48' (OG)
  • goal Fabian Orellana 60'
  • yellowcard Pablo Hernandez 72'
  • yellowcard Charles 75'

Athletic Bilbao survive Celta Vigo fightback

Bilbao survive Celta fightback

Athletic Bilbao have fallen to a 2-0 defeat in their Copa del Rey last-16 tie against Celta Vigo, but have progressed to the quarter-finals on away goals.

The Lions had won last week's first leg 4-2 with the tie finishing in a 4-4 aggregate scoreline, meaning that their superior goal haul away from home has seen them advance.

Following a goalless first half, the visitors took the lead three minutes after the break when Xabier Etxeita touched the ball into his own net.

Almeria were then awarded a penalty on the hour mark when Charles fouled Mikel Rico inside the box.

Fabian Orellana took the spot kick and made no mistake with a low shot into the corner.

The visitors pushed for a third goal that would have sent them through, but it never arrived as Bilbao nervously held on to reach the next round.

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