When a tie tastes like success

If you don’t win, at least don’t lose. Perogrullo said this when time is measured in the sand, and it is still true, especially if your team is the one to score the equalizer in the 97th minute, even if the seconds are counted by a digital clock .

Such was the case on Sunday in San Mamés, when we left exhilarated with a draw in extremis that seemed like a victory, even if it only added a point. And not just for the moment of achieving it. Fanogoitia knows how to assess a rival in front, and Valencia of “babies” is a careful enemy.

Looking at the classification, in addition, Athletic remain sixth, with Che both three points behind. Better than better, because, surprisingly, and despite the obstacles in the wheels of Peter Limthe Levantines become direct rivals under Baraja.

It is very different to tie than to be tied. The purpose of Berenguer It tastes like glory. The stands felt the value of the point scored. The rival became superior. The riders of Javi Guerra and the mobility of It’s difficult They wreaked havoc on the lawn. The scoreboard is scary. But Athletic, even at their worst tonight, were not giving up. Iñakiwho else beats until it bursts, tirelessly.

Simonwho was on his way to becoming a legend, kept the team standing, and gave it life by the Ghanaian striker, accompanied by From Marcos on his side.

Nico It’s horrible, and on top of it, Sancet It suffered from constant inaccuracies. The midfield did not balance the Levantine avalanche. Once the pressure was overcome, almost always poorly executed, the Valencians had the advantage against a defense that was held together.

However, Athletic had two to zero in the volleyball of Dani Garciathat Mamardashvili deflected onto the crossbar, proving the immense level of both goalkeepers. Then, with all that was lost, the miracle of the discount came. A relief for Berenguer and for those standing. We remain sixth.