Athletic Bilbao emerged victorious over Almería in their latest La Liga match, with the game being marked by Athletic's dominance in set pieces. The home side had a narrow 1-0 victory, thanks to a goal scored from the penalty spot.
The first half was dominated by Athletic, who controlled possession and created numerous chances. However, they were unable to convert any of those opportunities into goals. It wasn't until the second half that things started to click for Athletic.
In the 57th minute, a free-kick from the right flank found its way to the penalty area, where Athletic forward Iñaki Williams headed it towards goal. The ball hit the crossbar, but the referee deemed it to be offside. However, the ball rebounded to Williams again, who converted his shot into the back of the net.
This was not the only moment of excellence for Athletic in the match. In the 82nd minute, a long-range effort from the left wing找到了目标。the ball was deflected off an Almería defender and went into the bottom corner of the net.
Despite conceding a late equalizer, Athletic Bilbao managed to hold on for the win, highlighting their set piece dominance. They will hope to continue this form when they take on Sevilla next weekend.