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Athletic Bilbao secured all three points against Almería on Saturday afternoon, thanks to a narrow victory that saw them emerge victorious after a thrilling encounter at the San Mamés Stadium.
The match was a closely contested affair from start to finish, with both sides displaying excellent attacking football and creating numerous opportunities to score. However, it was Athletic Bilbao who ultimately emerged victorious, thanks to their strong set piece play.
In the first half, Almería created several chances to break through the Athletic defense, but were unable to convert any of them into goals. This was until the 65th minute when a cross from the right-wing was headed back towards goal by Athletic defender Iñaki Williams, only for it to be cleared off the line by Almería's goalkeeper.
However, this did not dampen Athletic's spirits, as they continued to press forward and create more scoring opportunities. And in the 84th minute, it was their set pieces that paid off. A corner kick from the left flank was met by the head of striker Iñigo Martinez, who powered the ball past the goalkeeper to give Athletic Bilbao the lead.
Despite being a narrow victory, Athletic Bilbao will feel confident heading into their next game knowing that they have the ability to win games like this one. The team's strong set piece play will continue to be a key factor in their success, and they will look to build on this victory to secure more wins in the coming weeks.