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DOM 03.01.2016
Intense start
It was an entertaining start with both teams going on the attack and having clear chances to score. For the Basques the best opportunity came from a shot by Aritz Aduriz that Javi Varas saved while Gorka Iraizoz had to be alert to turn away a shot from Araujo.
Penalty
The deadlock was broken in the 17th minute from the penalty spot, following a handball by David Garcia. Aduriz took responsibility and beat Varas with a fierce strike for his 11th goal of the season.
Omnipresent Etxeita
Athletic’s defender covered a lot of ground. In the first half he was close to scoring the second goal for his team with a header that hit the woodwork. Just before halftime, he prevented Araujo from grabbing equalizer with a block on the goal line.
Exchange of blows
Las Palmas improved at the start of the second half. Quique Setien’s men were rewarded when Vicente Gomez made the most of a loose ball to level in the 62nd minute.
Four minutes later, Ernesto Valverde's men managed to retake the lead thanks to Iñaki Williams, who won the ball in midfield and, after a strong run past three defenders, scored with a shot into the far corner.
Tana to the rescue
Las Palmas never gave up. The islanders scraped a point with another goal in the 81st minute, after Tana struck an outstanding volley.
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