Real Sociedad edge out Espanyol in a tight match
Real Sociedad defeated Espanyol 1-0 in a match of the second round of La Liga, played at the Stage Front Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat. The match was marked by the fight in midfield and lack of clarity in attack by both teams.
The first half was characterized by intense play, with few scoring chances. Real Sociedad dominated possession but could not find a way to penetrate the Espanyol defense. Espanyol, for their part, opted for the counter-attack, but also failed to create real danger.
The second half began with more pace and rhythm and with Takefusa Kubo’s goal in the 80th minute. The Japanese took advantage of a good pass from H. Traore to finish with quality and give Real Sociedad the victory.
Despite the victory, Real Sociedad had to suffer in the final minutes. Espanyol pressured to find an equalizer, but the Real Sociedad defense remained firm.
The match was marked by numerous yellow cards. Both Real Sociedad and Espanyol saw two cautions.
Real Sociedad are in second place in the standings with 6 points, while Espanyol remain on 0 points.
Substitutions real sociedad: at minute 66 T. Kubo came in and B. Mendez went out., at minute 67 J. A. Olasagasti came in and B. Turrientes went out., at minute 67 U. Sadiq came in and M. Oyarzabal went out., at minute 83 J. Aramburu came in and H. Traore went out., at minute 86 P. Marin came in and S. Becker went out.
Substitutions espanyol: at minute 68 B. Olivan came in and I. Cardona went out., at minute 83 A. Aguado came in and J. Gragera went out., at minute 83 A. Roca came in and Jofre went out., at minute 87 P. Milla came in and C. Romero went out., at minute 87 A. Tejero came in and O. El Hilali went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Espanyol
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Real Sociedad
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