Real Sociedad 2:1 Espanyol — Match Report

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Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Real Sociedad beat Espanyol 2-1 in LaLiga. Ander Barrenetxea's fourth-minute goal put them ahead, and Orri Steinn Óskarsson's 61st-minute strike proved the winner after Roberto Fernández had equalised. A red card was shown before kick-off.

Real Sociedad started quickly, with Barrenetxea finishing from Mikel Oyarzabal's pass. Espanyol levelled just before the interval as Roberto Fernández scored from Javier Hernández's delivery. Óskarsson restored the lead on 61 minutes, again assisted by Oyarzabal, and Real Sociedad held on.

The home side's edge was clear in the numbers: 17 shots to 11, 10 on target to three, and an expected-goals advantage of 1.66 to 0.64. Espanyol's goalkeeper made seven saves, while Real Sociedad's made two. Oyarzabal assisted both of his side's goals.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Real Sociedad vs Espanyol?

Real Sociedad 2-1 Espanyol (LaLiga).

Who scored?

Ander Barrenetxea (4', assist Mikel Oyarzabal) for Real Sociedad; Roberto Fernández (45', assist Javier Hernández) for Espanyol; Orri Steinn Óskarsson (61', assist Mikel Oyarzabal) for Real Sociedad.

Was Real Sociedad's win deserved?

Yes — Real Sociedad were on top for most of the match.

Were there any red cards in Real Sociedad vs Espanyol?

Yes — sent off: null (Real Sociedad, -5').

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