Real Sociedad suffers an unexpected defeat against Alavés in an emotional match
Donostia-San Sebastián, August 28, 2024 – The Reale Arena witnessed a vibrant and controversial encounter between Real Sociedad and Alavés, which ultimately ended in favor of the visitors with a score of 1-2.
The match began with Real Sociedad dominating possession and generating danger in attack. However, the expulsion of Mikel Oyarzabal in the 29th minute for a hard tackle changed the course of the match.
Despite being outnumbered, Real Sociedad managed to open the scoring in the 32nd minute with a goal by Brais Méndez, assisted by Saúl Gómez. The joy of the locals was short-lived, as Alavés equalized before halftime with a penalty converted by Asier Villalibre in the 45th minute.
In the second half, Alavés took advantage of their numerical superiority and Real Sociedad’s lack of accuracy to claim victory. Alavés’ second goal came in the 77th minute, courtesy of Tomás Martínez.
The match was marked by intensity and yellow cards. Real Sociedad received two yellow cards and one red, while Alavés accumulated three yellows.
Statistics:
Real Sociedad: 53% possession, 10 shots (1 on target, 6 off target), 8 corners, 15 fouls, 2 yellows, 1 red.
Alavés: 47% possession, 14 shots (5 on target, 8 off target), 6 corners, 11 fouls, 3 yellows, 0 reds.
Conclusion:
Real Sociedad suffered an unexpected defeat against Alavés, who knew how to take advantage of their numerical superiority and the locals’ lack of decisiveness. Oyarzabal’s expulsion was a decisive factor in the final result.
Substitutions alaves: at minute 46 Stoichkov came in and C. Benavidez went out., at minute 63 M. Sanchez came in and M. Diarra went out., at minute 63 K. Garcia came in and A. Villalibre went out., at minute 70 T. Martinez came in and A. Rebbach went out., at minute 90 A. Blanco came in and C. Vicente went out.
Substitutions real sociedad: at minute 46 J. Martin came in and J. Pacheco went out., at minute 66 U. Sadiq came in and S. Becker went out., at minute 81 B. Turrientes came in and I. Zubeldia went out., at minute 81 P. Marin came in and B. Mendez went out., at minute 81 J. A. Olasagasti came in and S. Gomez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Real Sociedad
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Alaves
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