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“Real Sociedad take an early lead as Job Ochieng scores from a tight angle following a corner.”
Pivotal“Thomas Lemar pulls one back for Elche with a right-footed strike from outside the box, capitalizing on the numerical advantage.”
“Fer Niño scores from close range to complete Elche's remarkable comeback to 2-2.”
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Elche
Real Sociedad
Outstanding performance
Real Sociedad•GoalkeeperReal Sociedad raced into a commanding 3-0 lead inside the first hour, with Job Ochieng and a Yangel Herrera double punishing an Elche side that, statistically, dominated the ball and territory throughout. Elche's control - 59% possession, 20 shots, and 66 dangerous attacks - counted for little in the first half as Real Sociedad's clinical edge saw them convert their limited opportunities ruthlessly. The match turned on its head after Jon Martín's 64th-minute red card for a professional foul, which sparked a furious Elche response: Thomas Lemar and Fer Niño scored within seven minutes of each other to drag the hosts level at 2-2. But Real Sociedad, despite playing a man down for over 25 minutes, showed resilience and Sucic struck again in the 90th minute to snatch a stunning win, punishing Elche's profligacy in front of goal - four big chances missed tells the story of a wasteful display that ultimately cost them the points.
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Fer Niño of Elche is caught offside.
Attempt saved. Job Ochieng from Real Sociedad has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but Matías Dituro from Elche saves it in the top center of the goal.
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Matías Dituro concedes.
Attempt saved. Fer Niño's header from the center of the box is stopped in the bottom left corner by Unai Marrero. The assist came from Josan with a cross.
Attempt missed. Roy Revivo from Elche takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, but it goes close and misses to the left.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 7 minutes of added time.
assist: Job Ochieng
Goal! Real Sociedad takes the lead 3-2 against Elche with a left-footed shot from Luka Sucic from the center of the box.
Fer Niño's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Abiel Osorio.
Job Ochieng's header from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Carlos Soler with a cross.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Roy Revivo concedes.
Abiel Osorio from Elche misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high. The assist came from Josan's cross.
Attempt saved. Lucas Cepeda from Elche has his left-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the bottom right corner by Unai Marrero of Real Sociedad. The assist came from Josan.
Elche wins a corner after Unai Marrero concedes.
Elche earns a corner after Jon Aramburu concedes.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Héctor Fort comes on for Alex Marchal.
Substitution for Elche: Roy Revivo comes on for Buba Sangaré.
Abiel Osorio from Elche misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, going close but missing to the left. Thomas Lemar provided the assist with a through ball.
Substitution for Elche: Josan comes on for Germán Valera.
Attempt saved. Víctor Chust's header from the center of the box is saved.
Attempt saved. Fer Niño's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Unai Marrero. The chance was assisted by Germán Valera's cross.
Elche wins a corner after Unai Marrero concedes.
assist: Tete Morente
Goal! Fer Niño scores for Elche from very close range, bringing the score to 2-2 against Real Sociedad.
Tete Morente from Elche misses a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right, sending it to the left. Germán Valera provided the assist with a cross.
Elche is called offside as Germán Valera is caught in an offside position.
Luka Sucic from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Javier Morcillo of Elche.
Attempt saved. Lucas Cepeda's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Unai Marrero. The shot was assisted by Buba Sangaré.
Attempt saved. Pedro Bigas from Elche has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Unai Marrero from Real Sociedad. The shot was assisted by Lucas Cepeda.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Jon Pacheco comes on for Yangel Herrera.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Jon Gorrotxategi comes on for Mikel Oyarzabal.
Substitution for Elche: Lucas Cepeda comes on for Gonzalo Villar.
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Fer Niño from Elche wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Germán ValeraYellow CardGermán Valera of Elche receives a yellow card.
assist: Víctor Chust
Goal! Thomas Lemar scores for Elche with a right-footed shot from outside the box. The score is now Elche 1, Real Sociedad 2.
Attempt missed. Job Ochieng from Real Sociedad takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Attempt missed. Thomas Lemar (Elche) takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes close and misses the top left corner from a direct free kick.
Jon MartínRed CardJon Martín from Real Sociedad receives a red card.
VAR is checking the goal scored by Luka Sucic for Real Sociedad.
Jon Martín of Real Sociedad commits a handball.
Goal! Real Sociedad leads 3-0 against Elche. Luka Sucic scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Alex Marchal comes on for Gonçalo Guedes.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Jon Martín comes on for Mamadou Sarr.
Thomas Lemar's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Abiel Osorio.
Abiel Osorio Yellow CardAbiel Osorio from Elche receives a yellow card.
Elche wins a corner after Jon Aramburu concedes.
Abiel Osorio from Elche has his right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left saved in the bottom left corner by Unai Marrero of Real Sociedad. The attempt was assisted by Fer Niño.
Mamadou Sarr from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Abiel Osorio of Elche.
Substitution for Elche: Abiel Osorio comes on for Ezequiel Ponce.
Substitution for Elche: Thomas Lemar comes on for Facundo Buonanotte.
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it too high. He was assisted by Luka Sucic after a quick counter-attack.
Attempt saved. Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Matías Dituro from Elche saves it in the center of the goal.
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Facundo Buonanotte commits a foul for Elche.
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Tete Morente concedes.
Attempt blocked. Luka Sucic from Real Sociedad has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. Gonçalo Guedes provided the assist.
The second half begins with the score at Elche 0, Real Sociedad 2.
The first half ends with Elche trailing Real Sociedad 2-0.
Job Ochieng from Real Sociedad wins a free kick on the right wing.
Gonzalo Villar from Elche commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Facundo Buonanotte from Elche had a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Carlos Soler commits a foul for Real Sociedad.
Facundo Buonanotte from Elche wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Tete MorenteYellow CardTete Morente from Elche receives a yellow card for a foul.
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Sergio Gómez from Real Sociedad wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Tete Morente of Elche.
Job Ochieng from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Pedro Bigas from Elche is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Goal! Real Sociedad leads 2-0 against Elche. Yangel Herrera scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ezequiel Ponce commits a foul for Elche.
Elche wins a corner after Mamadou Sarr concedes.
Job Ochieng from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Germán Valera from Elche is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Germán Valera from Elche had a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Ezequiel Ponce from Elche misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Fer Niño assisted him after a fast break.
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Germán Valera concedes.
Attempt saved. Facundo Buonanotte from Elche has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved.
Jon Aramburu of Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Gonzalo Villar from Elche commits a foul.
Elche is awarded a corner after Carlos Soler concedes.
Attempt missed. Luka Sucic from Real Sociedad takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right after a corner.
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Pedro Bigas concedes.
Attempt saved. Luka Sucic from Real Sociedad has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved in the bottom right corner by Matías Dituro of Elche. The assist was provided by Jon Aramburu.
assist: Carlos Soler
Goal! Real Sociedad takes the lead 1-0 against Elche. Job Ochieng scores with a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right after a corner.
Attempt missed. Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad takes a right-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Víctor Chust concedes.
Jon AramburuYellow CardJon Aramburu of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Germán Valera from Elche wins a free kick on the left wing.
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Carlos Soler from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Facundo Buonanotte of Elche.
Germán Valera from Elche wins a free kick on the left wing.
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Gonzalo Villar from Elche is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Jon Aramburu from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad misses a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, sending the ball to the right. Job Ochieng provided the assist with a cross.
Gonçalo Guedes of Real Sociedad is caught offside.
First half begins.
Bottom-of-the-table Elche host a struggling Real Sociedad side in a clash between two teams desperate to arrest poor starts to the season. With Elche yet to find their footing and Sociedad still winless on the road, this could be a tense, low-scoring affair at Martínez Valero.
