Txus Vizcay keeps the Bilbao Athletic rolling with two straight goals

With the Athletic’s first team struggling for fluency in the latest fixtures, a bright spot is emerging at Lezama: Txus Vizcay is helping drive the Bilbao Athletic’s attack in Primera RFEF, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Two games, two goals

Mundo Deportivo reports that Vizcay has netted in both of the last two matchdays. First, he scored in the 1-3 win away at Pontevedra. Then he found the net again in front of home fans against Deportivo Fabril, where the game finished 2-2.

The newspaper adds that the goals came from demanding moments: a close-range “panel” header from the penalty-area spot in Pasarón, and in the reserve derby a rapid sequence after winning a loose ball near the edge of the area, ending with a top finish.

Opportunity with absences

As Mundo Deportivo explains, Vizcay has taken more responsibility in front of goal because Hierro is absent, while options for the first team’s number-nine role don’t look clear right now. The article also notes that, so far, none of the forwards listed for that position with the first team has scored.

The weekend derby context

Finally, the piece underlines the stakes for the reserves’ next test. The Bilbao Athletic are in the playoff zone and unbeaten, and they travel this Saturday to Fadura for a derby. Mundo Deportivo points out that the opponent is down in the standings and have yet to record a league win.

The same report also mentions other Lezama names in the mix, including Manex Lozano (recovering from a serious knee injury suffered in February with Racing) and Nico Serrano, after the 2-2 result.