3 – 1
“Kazunari Kita gives Real Sociedad II a shock lead after Ceuta pressure had built without reward.”
Pivotal“Carlos Hernández drills home the equalizer moments after his side gained a numerical advantage.”
Pivotal“Carlos Hernández completes his hat-trick, putting Ceuta in control against the ten men.”
Pivotal
Ceuta
Real Sociedad II
Outstanding performance
Ceuta•MidfielderCeuta dominated territorially throughout, racking up 70% possession and 24 shots to Real Sociedad II's 5, but it was Kazunari Kita's early strike against the run of play that put the visitors ahead before halftime. Everything changed after the break: Carlos Hernández equalized within minutes, then Kita's second yellow card just after the hour reduced Real Sociedad II to ten men, and Hernández punished them twice more to complete his hat-trick. Ceuta's control was evident in the numbers - 87% pass accuracy, 9 corners to 2, and 73 dangerous attacks compared to just 19 - but they were wasteful for long stretches before the numerical advantage broke the game open. The result lifts Ceuta while leaving Real Sociedad II's reserve side to reflect on a costly moment of indiscipline that undid an otherwise gritty defensive shift.
How entertaining was this match?
Shot by Jose Luis Zalazar Martinez, Kuki, with a left-footed shot that misses.
Jon BaldaYellow CardYellow card issued to Jon Balda.
Jordi Escobar takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Yellow card issued to Jose Luis Zalazar Martinez, known as Kuki.
Unax AgoteYellow CardYellow card shown to Unax Agote.
Shot by Jose Luis Zalazar Martinez, Kuki, with his left foot, misses the target.
On comes Sydney Osazuwa, off goes Iker Ropero.
Alejandro Melendez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Arick Betancourt is on, and Anuar Mohamed Tuhami is off.
Abraham Bueno is substituted off for Kialy Abdoul Kone.
Alejandro Camacho takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Javier Soroeta takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Carlos HernándezShot on goal! Carlos Hernandez Alarcon heads the ball into the net.
assist: Kialy Abdoul Kone
Goal! Carlos Hernandez Alarcon scores to make it 2-1, assisted by Kialy Abdoul Kone.
Alejandro Camacho attempts a header but misses the shot.
Jose Matos takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Kialy Abdoul Kone takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Shot by Jose Luis Zalazar Martinez, Kuki, with a left-footed shot that is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Substitution: Alejandro Melendez comes on for Toni Abad.
Marino Illescas is on, and Chidiebere Okoro is off.
Jon Balda takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Chidiebere Okoro receives a yellow card.
Gorka Gorosabel replaces Dani Diaz.
Ibai Aguirre replaces Alex Lebarbier.
Substitution: Javier Soroeta is on, and Gorka Carrera is off.
Yellow card shown to Jose Matos.
Gorka CarreraYellow CardGorka Carrera receives a yellow card.
Carlos HernándezShot on goal! Carlos Hernandez Alarcon heads the ball into the net.
Unax Agote comes on for Alex Marchal.
assist: Kialy Abdoul Kone
Goal! Carlos Hernandez Alarcon scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Kialy Abdoul Kone.
Kazunari Kita receives a second yellow card.
Jordi Escobar is on, and Joaquin Gonzalez is off.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Carlos HernándezVAR decision: Goal disallowed for offside against Carlos Hernandez Alarcon.
Carlos HernándezShot on goal by Carlos Hernandez Alarcon with a header.
Goal! Carlos Hernandez Alarcon scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Jose Matos.
Corner awarded.
Anuar Mohamed Tuhami's header is blocked.
Shot by Alejandro Camacho with his right foot is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Kazunari KitaKazunari Kita scores with a left-footed shot.
Goal! Kazunari Kita scores, making it 0-1.
Corner awarded.
Shot by Alejandro Camacho with his left foot is saved.
Shot from Alejandro Camacho with his right foot is blocked.
Anuar Mohamed Tuhami takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Corner awarded.
Shot by Alejandro Camacho with his right foot is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Kazunari Kita receives a yellow card.
Offside.
Kialy Abdoul Kone takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Kialy Abdoul Kone takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Arkaitz MariezkurrenaRed CardRed card issued to Arkaitz Mariezkurrena.
Shot by Jose Luis Zalazar Martinez, Kuki, with a left-footed shot that misses.
Joaquin Gonzalez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Alex Marchal takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
Arkaitz Mariezkurrena takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Shot by Jose Luis Zalazar Martinez, Kuki, is blocked.
Shot by Alejandro Camacho with his left foot is saved.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Shot by Alejandro Camacho with his right foot is saved.
Kick-off! The referee is Daniel Miranda Bolano.
Rock-bottom Ceuta try to build on their first point of the season as they host a Real Sociedad II side that arrives with a matter-of-fact approach despite carrying its own absences. With Ceuta desperate for stability at Murube and their opponents unbeaten in the head-to-head, this looks tight and low-scoring.
