Correa’s joker brought Simeone’s team an illogical victory
Status Confrontation Athletic — Atletico in the fourth round of the Spanish Examples ended with a victory for the guests, snatched in injury time – 0:1.
The match was not rich in scoring opportunities. The defense of both teams was superior to the attack in the vast majority of episodes.
The hosts looked a little more confident, persistent and bold in this game, but Ernesto Valverde’s team did not use their few chances. At the very start of the second half, Nico Williams scored, but VAR cancelled the goal.
Diego Simeone’s men didn’t manage to hit the target even once during regular time. And in the 88th minute, Angel Correa came on the field and snatched victory for his team. He should share the credit with Alexander Sørloth, who robbed a defender in the opponent’s half and gave the Argentine an assist.
In the remaining time, the guests could finish off their opponents on counterattacks, but they were happy with a minimal victory. The mattress makers scored 8 points and at least temporarily rose to second place. Moreover, Simeone’s team has not conceded in three matches in a row – this has not happened to them for a very long time. The Basques with four points remain in the middle of the table.
- Example. 4th round
Athletic – Atletico — 0:1 (0:0)
Goal: Correa, 90+1
Source: Sportarena
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