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Athletic Bilbao climb to 6th after 2-2 draw against Getafe

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03/21/2010

Pedro Leon's 86th-minute goal earned Getafe a 2-2 draw at Athletic Bilbao in a match which saw both teams finish with 10 men.

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Athletic Bilbao climbed to sixth with 42 points, above Deportivo Coruna on goal difference, despite being held 2-2 by visiting Getafe in a stormy encounter at San Mames.

The Basque side took the lead through Pablo Orbaiz after 12 minutes before Getafe levelled through Manu Del Moral in the 32nd.

Bilbao had Orbaiz sent off soon after but went back in front with a Fernando Llorente penalty in the 78th just after Getafe were reduced to 10 men following a red card for Miguel Torres.

Pedro Leon grabbed a late equalizer for the visitors.

Athletic Bilbao: Iraizoz; Iraola, San Jose, Amorebieta, Castillo; Gurpegui, Orbaiz, Javi Martinez, Gabilondo (Muniain,min.46); Toquero (Susaeta, min.75) and Llorente.

Getafe CF: Codina; Cortes (Adrian, min.83), Miguel Torres, Rafa, Mane; Boateng, Casquero; Pedro Leon, Parejo (Manu, min.83), Manu del Moral (Gavilan, min.70); and Miku.

Goals: 1-0, min.13: Orbaiz. 1-1, min.32: Manu del Moral. 2-1,min: 78: Llorente, penalty. 2-2, min.85: Pedro Leon.

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