“Justin Kluivert gives Bournemouth an early lead with a right-footed finish from the center of the box after Sociedad had squandered two earlier chances of their own.”
Pivotal“Rayan doubles Bournemouth's lead with a header from the right side of the six-yard box, catching Sociedad cold immediately after they had won a corner of their own.”
Pivotal“Sergio Gómez pulls one back for Real Sociedad with a left-footed strike from long range, giving the home crowd hope after Beñat Turrientes had a shot saved moments earlier.”
Real Sociedad
AFC Bournemouth
Outstanding performance
Real Sociedad•DefenderBournemouth punished Real Sociedad with clinical efficiency inside the opening 20 minutes, going 2-0 up through Justin Kluivert and a Rayan header despite having far less of the ball. Sociedad dominated territory throughout, finishing with 62% possession, 16 shots to Bournemouth's 11, and 10 corners compared to just 3, but wasteful finishing - three big chances missed - meant they could only pull one back through Sergio Gómez's long-range strike in the 58th minute. The home side threw on six substitutes in the second half chasing an equalizer, including Kubo and Zakharyan late on, but Bournemouth's back line, marshaled well enough to force four saves from their keeper, held firm. The result is a statement away performance for Bournemouth, stealing a result on the road despite being outplayed for large stretches, while Sociedad will rue their profligacy in front of goal in a game their underlying numbers suggest they should have at least drawn.
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Jon Gorrotxategi from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Marcus Tavernier from Bournemouth commits a foul.
Jon Martín's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Mamadou Sarr.
Attempt saved. Orri Óskarsson from Real Sociedad has his right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box saved.
António Silva from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Orri Óskarsson of Real Sociedad.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Bafodé Diakité concedes.
Attempt missed. Jon Martín from Real Sociedad had a header from the center of the box after a corner.
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after Adrien Truffert concedes.
Attempt saved. Orri Óskarsson from Real Sociedad has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Takefusa Kubo comes on for Ander Barrenetxea.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Arsen Zakharyan comes on for Yangel Herrera.
Substitution for Bournemouth: David Brooks comes on for Justin Kluivert.
Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Real Sociedad is awarded a corner after António Silva concedes.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Bafodé Diakité concedes.
Foul committed by Álvaro Rodríguez of Bournemouth.
Unai Marrero from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Ben Gannon-Doak from Bournemouth takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it goes too high.
Alex Scott from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Orri Óskarsson of Real Sociedad.
Orri ÓskarssonYellow CardOrri Óskarsson of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Justin Kluivert from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Luka Sucic comes on for Mikel Oyarzabal.
Yangel Herrera commits a foul for Real Sociedad.
Álvaro Rodríguez's header from the right side of the six-yard box is blocked. He was assisted by Ben Gannon-Doak's cross.
Attempt missed. Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's just a bit too high. He was assisted by Gonçalo Guedes.
Substitution for Bournemouth: Álvaro Rodríguez comes on for Evanilson.
Substitution for Bournemouth: Ben Gannon-Doak comes on for Rayan.
Foul committed by Bafodé Diakité of Bournemouth.
Sergio Gómez from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bafodé DiakitéYellow CardBafodé Diakité from Bournemouth receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Alex Scott from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Yangel Herrera commits a foul for Real Sociedad.
Adrien Truffert from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Orri Óskarsson of Real Sociedad.
Foul committed by Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth.
Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Djordje Petrovic of Bournemouth. The assist was provided by Sergio Gómez.
Real Sociedad has been awarded a corner after Djordje Petrovic conceded it.
Attempt missed. Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad) takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right.
Foul committed by Bafodé Diakité of Bournemouth.
Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Evanilson from Bournemouth has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Unai Marrero from Real Sociedad saves it in the bottom left corner. The shot was assisted by Rayan.
Substitution for Bournemouth: Bafodé Diakité comes on for Adam Smith.
Substitution for Bournemouth: Ryan Christie comes on for Tyler Adams.
Foul committed by Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth.
Offside called against Bournemouth. Marcus Tavernier is the player caught offside.
Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Jon Gorrotxategi comes on for Beñat Turrientes.
Goal! Bournemouth leads 2-1 after Sergio Gómez scores for Real Sociedad with a left-footed shot from long range on the right.
Attempt saved. Beñat Turrientes from Real Sociedad has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner. Gonçalo Guedes provided the assist.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Djordje Petrovic concedes.
Attempt missed. Alex Scott from Bournemouth has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes too high after a corner.
Bournemouth is awarded a corner after Sergio Gómez concedes.
Adrien TruffertYellow CardAdrien Truffert from Bournemouth receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Adrien Truffert of Bournemouth.
Foul committed by Tyler Adams of Bournemouth.
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after James Hill concedes.
Foul committed by Tyler Adams of Bournemouth.
Gonçalo Guedes from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Alex Scott from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Mikel Oyarzabal's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Adrien Truffert concedes.
The second half begins with the score at Real Sociedad 0, Bournemouth 2.
Substitution for Real Sociedad: Gonçalo Guedes comes on for Héctor Fort.
The first half ends with Real Sociedad trailing Bournemouth 2-0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Rayan from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Yangel Herrera commits a foul for Real Sociedad.
Justin KluivertYellow CardJustin Kluivert of Bournemouth receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth.
Sergio Gómez from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Bournemouth wins a corner after Orri Óskarsson concedes.
Evanilson from Bournemouth wins a free kick on the right wing.
Yangel Herrera of Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Rayan from Bournemouth is caught offside.
Tyler Adams from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Alex Scott from Bournemouth takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high. He was assisted by Marcus Tavernier.
Mikel Oyarzabal's left-footed shot from outside the box for Real Sociedad is blocked.
Foul committed by James Hill of Bournemouth.
Unai Marrero from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Bournemouth wins a corner after Jon Martín concedes.
Adam Smith from Bournemouth is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ander BarrenetxeaYellow CardAnder Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a foul.
Alex Scott from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Beñat Turrientes commits a foul for Real Sociedad.
Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad commits a foul.
António Silva from Bournemouth misses a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the left. The attempt was assisted by Alex Scott, who delivered a cross after a set piece situation.
Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad commits a foul.
Alex Scott from Bournemouth wins a free kick on the right wing.
Evanilson from Bournemouth wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Yangel Herrera commits a foul for Real Sociedad.
Evanilson from Bournemouth commits a foul.
Unai Marrero from Real Sociedad is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Evanilson from Bournemouth hits the right post with a header from the center of the box, assisted by Marcus Tavernier's cross after a set piece situation.
Alex Scott from Bournemouth wins a free kick on the left wing.
Beñat Turrientes commits a foul for Real Sociedad.
Beñat TurrientesYellow CardBeñat Turrientes of Real Sociedad receives a yellow card for a foul.
Mamadou Sarr is caught offside for Real Sociedad.
António Silva from Bournemouth commits a foul.
Orri Óskarsson from Real Sociedad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
assist: Alex Scott
Goal! Bournemouth leads 2-0 with a header from Rayan, who is positioned on the right side of the six-yard box.
Attempt missed. Ander Barrenetxea from Real Sociedad had a left-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Adam Smith concedes.
Adrien Truffert's left-footed shot from outside the box for Bournemouth is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Marcus Tavernier.
Evanilson is caught offside for Bournemouth.
VAR is checking the goal scored by Justin Kluivert for Bournemouth.
assist: Adrien Truffert
Goal! Bournemouth takes the lead 1-0 against Real Sociedad with a right-footed shot from Justin Kluivert from the center of the box.
Yangel Herrera's right-footed shot from outside the box for Real Sociedad is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Orri Óskarsson.
Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. He was assisted by Ander Barrenetxea.
Real Sociedad wins a corner after Adam Smith concedes.
Attempt missed by Rayan from Bournemouth, who took a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
First half begins.
Real Sociedad host Bournemouth at Anoeta looking to bounce back from a heavy domestic defeat, while the Cherries arrive in San Sebastián aiming for a positive start to their Europa League league-phase campaign. With both teams yet to open their scoring accounts in this competition, expect an open, attacking contest.
