FT Villarreal 2 - 0
Real Sociedad
Commentary:
90+4' Villarreal with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Today's attendance is 18768.
90+4' Ball possession: Villarreal: 52%, Real Sociedad: 48%.
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Aihen Munoz from Real Sociedad trips Yeremi Pino
90+4' Igor Zubeldia wins an air challenge against Manuel Trigueros
90+3' Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad is ruled offside.
90+3' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
90+2' Safe hands from Pepe Reina as he comes out and claims the ball
90+2' Asier Illarramendi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+2' Aissa Mandi from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
90+1' Juan Foyth from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' SENT OFF! - Nicolas Jackson gets his 2nd yellow card and is dismissed!90+1' Reckless challenge there. Nicolas Jackson commits a rough foul on Mikel Oyarzabal
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Villarreal: 53%, Real Sociedad: 47%.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Daniel Parejo from Villarreal trips Brais Mendez
90' Goal kick for Real Sociedad.
90' Real Sociedad are in control of the ball.
90' Yeremi Pino from Villarreal is ruled offside.
90' Yeremi Pino creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
89' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
89' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
89' Brais Mendez from Real Sociedad concedes a foul on Daniel Parejo but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
88' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
87' Mohamed-Ali Cho shoots from outside the box, but Pepe Reina has it under control
87' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
87' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
87' Goal kick for Villarreal.
86' Brais Mendez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
86' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
86' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
85' Igor Zubeldia wins an air challenge against Nicolas Jackson
85' Ball possession: Villarreal: 51%, Real Sociedad: 49%.
85' Alejandro Baena is leaving the field to be replaced by Manuel Trigueros in a tactical substitution.
85' Pau Torres is leaving the field to be replaced by Jorge Cuenca in a tactical substitution.
85' Mikel Merino is leaving the field to be replaced by Ander Barrenetxea in a tactical substitution.
85' David Silva is leaving the field to be replaced by Asier Illarramendi in a tactical substitution.
84' Andoni Gorosabel is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Sola in a tactical substitution.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Robin Le Normand from Real Sociedad trips Giovani Lo Celso
84' Alberto Moreno successfully blocks the shot
84' A shot by Mikel Oyarzabal is blocked.
84' Pau Torres from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
84' Brais Mendez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
83' Goal kick for Real Sociedad.
83' CROSSBAR! A shot from Alejandro Baena stings the crossbar!
83' Robin Le Normand successfully blocks the shot
83' A shot by Giovani Lo Celso is blocked.
82' Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal is very pleased with the goal and can't stop celebrating. The referee sees no other way than to book him.
82' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
81' A wonderful team goal!
81' Yeremi Pino provided the assist for the goal.
81' G O O O A A A L - Nicolas Jackson scores with the right foot!81' Yeremi Pino creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
81' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
81' Goal kick for Villarreal.
80' Mohamed-Ali Cho from Real Sociedad sends an effort wide of target
80' David Silva creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
80' Real Sociedad start a counter attack.
80' Ball possession: Villarreal: 52%, Real Sociedad: 48%.
80' Robin Le Normand relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' The cross by Giovani Lo Celso from Villarreal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
79' Goal kick for Real Sociedad.
79' Oooh... that was a sitter! Yeremi Pino should have scored from that position
79' Yeremi Pino from Villarreal heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
79' Samuel Chukwueze creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
79' Villarreal start a counter attack.
79' Daniel Parejo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
79' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
78' Goal kick for Villarreal.
77' Villarreal managed to score the decisive goal in the dying minutes of the game!
77' G O O O A A A L - Daniel Parejo from Villarreal puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Alex Remiro chose the wrong side.76' The referee shows David Silva the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
75' Ball possession: Villarreal: 52%, Real Sociedad: 48%.
75' Martin Zubimendi commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
75' PENALTY - Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad concedes a penalty for tripping Samuel Chukwueze.
74' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
74' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
73' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
73' Aissa Mandi relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
73' Safe hands from Alex Remiro as he comes out and claims the ball
73' Alfonso Pedraza is leaving the field to be replaced by Alberto Moreno in a tactical substitution.
72' The referee signals a free kick as Pau Torres from Villarreal trips David Silva
72' The match is being overshadowed by some very harsh play from both sides
71' Robin Le Normand is penalised for pushing Nicolas Jackson.
71' Takefusa Kubo is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed-Ali Cho in a tactical substitution.
70' Ball possession: Villarreal: 51%, Real Sociedad: 49%.
70' Alexander Soerloth is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Oyarzabal in a tactical substitution.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Alejandro Baena from Villarreal trips Martin Zubimendi
70' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
69' Alexander Soerloth wins an air challenge against Pau Torres
69' Goal kick for Real Sociedad.
69' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
68' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
68' Dangerous challenge by Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal. Alex Remiro on the receiving end of that.
67' Safe hands from Alex Remiro as he comes out and claims the ball
67' Giovani Lo Celso swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
67' Andoni Gorosabel from Real Sociedad intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
66' Igor Zubeldia from Real Sociedad is ruled offside.
66' The cross by Andoni Gorosabel from Real Sociedad successfully finds a teammate in the box.
66' Brais Mendez takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
65' Ball possession: Villarreal: 51%, Real Sociedad: 49%.
65' Juan Foyth commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
65' Reckless challenge there. Juan Foyth commits a rough foul on Takefusa Kubo
64' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
64' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
63' Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot
63' A shot by David Silva is blocked.
63' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
63' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
62' Jose Luis Morales is leaving the field to be replaced by Giovani Lo Celso in a tactical substitution.
62' Ramon Terrats is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolas Jackson in a tactical substitution.
61' Alejandro Baena from Villarreal commits a foul by elbowing Robin Le Normand
60' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
60' Brais Mendez from Real Sociedad goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alejandro Baena
60' Goal kick for Villarreal.
60' Ball possession: Villarreal: 51%, Real Sociedad: 49%.
60' Oooh... that was a sitter! Mikel Merino should have scored from that position
60' Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
59' Takefusa Kubo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
59' Real Sociedad with a potentially dangerous attack.
59' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
59' Juan Foyth relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' The cross by Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad successfully finds a teammate in the box.
58' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
58' Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
57' Juan Foyth successfully blocks the shot
57' A shot by David Silva is blocked.
57' Real Sociedad start a counter attack.
57' Mikel Merino makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
56' Pau Torres wins an air challenge against Alexander Soerloth
56' Igor Zubeldia from Real Sociedad intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
56' Dangerous challenge by David Silva from Real Sociedad. Daniel Parejo on the receiving end of that.
55' The referee signals a free kick as David Silva from Real Sociedad trips Yeremi Pino
55' Daniel Parejo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55' Ball possession: Villarreal: 53%, Real Sociedad: 47%.
54' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
54' Aissa Mandi from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
54' The cross by Andoni Gorosabel from Real Sociedad successfully finds a teammate in the box.
54' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
54' Goal kick for Villarreal.
53' The referee shows Pepe Reina the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
53' CROSSBAR! A shot from Takefusa Kubo stings the crossbar!
53' Pau Torres from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
52' Robin Le Normand makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
52' Mikel Merino makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
52' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
51' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
51' Goal kick for Villarreal.
50' Oooh... that was a sitter! Martin Zubimendi should have scored from that position
50' A chance presents itself to Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad but his header goes wide
50' The cross by Brais Mendez from Real Sociedad successfully finds a teammate in the box.
50' Ball possession: Villarreal: 56%, Real Sociedad: 44%.
50' Ramon Terrats from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Martin Zubimendi
49' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
49' Igor Zubeldia relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
48' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
48' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
47' Juan Foyth wins an air challenge against Mikel Merino
47' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
47' Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
46' Martin Zubimendi successfully blocks the shot
46' A shot by Alejandro Baena is blocked.
46' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+1' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+1' Ball possession: Villarreal: 56%, Real Sociedad: 44%.
45' The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad trips Alejandro Baena
45' Juan Foyth successfully blocks the shot
45' A shot by David Silva is blocked.
45' Ball possession: Villarreal: 57%, Real Sociedad: 43%.
44' Goal kick for Real Sociedad.
44' Oooh... that was a sitter! Jose Luis Morales should have scored from that position
44' Jose Luis Morales goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
44' Ramon Terrats creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
44' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
43' Safe hands from Pepe Reina as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Juan Foyth wins an air challenge against Mikel Merino
42' Andoni Gorosabel is penalised for pushing Daniel Parejo.
42' Safe hands from Alex Remiro as he comes out and claims the ball
41' Andoni Gorosabel from Real Sociedad goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jose Luis Morales
41' Alex Remiro from Real Sociedad intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
41' Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
40' Ball possession: Villarreal: 54%, Real Sociedad: 46%.
40' Martin Zubimendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
40' Takefusa Kubo is penalised for pushing Alejandro Baena.
39' Alfonso Pedraza relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
38' Daniel Parejo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
37' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
36' Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal is ruled offside.
35' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
35' Ball possession: Villarreal: 56%, Real Sociedad: 44%.
34' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
34' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
34' Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
33' Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Juan Foyth
33' Robin Le Normand successfully blocks the shot
33' A shot by Jose Luis Morales is blocked.
32' Ramon Terrats makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
32' The referee signals a free kick as Yeremi Pino from Villarreal trips Andoni Gorosabel
31' Daniel Parejo is penalised for pushing David Silva.
31' Goal kick for Real Sociedad.
31' Alfonso Pedraza fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
30' Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal takes a short corner kick from the right.
30' Ball possession: Villarreal: 57%, Real Sociedad: 43%.
30' Igor Zubeldia successfully blocks the shot
30' A shot by Yeremi Pino is blocked.
30' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
29' Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal is ruled offside.
29' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
28' Aissa Mandi from Villarreal is ruled offside.
27' Igor Zubeldia from Real Sociedad receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
27' Dangerous challenge by Igor Zubeldia from Real Sociedad. Yeremi Pino on the receiving end of that.
26' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
26' Alexander Soerloth from Real Sociedad goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Aissa Mandi
26' After a tactical foul, Ramon Terrats sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
26' Ramon Terrats from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Takefusa Kubo
25' Ball possession: Villarreal: 57%, Real Sociedad: 43%.
25' Good effort by Samuel Chukwueze as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
24' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
24' Igor Zubeldia successfully blocks the shot
24' A shot by Jose Luis Morales is blocked.
24' Good effort by Alfonso Pedraza as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
24' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
23' Safe hands from Pepe Reina as he comes out and claims the ball
23' Real Sociedad start a counter attack.
23' Aihen Munoz from Real Sociedad intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
23' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
22' Safe hands from Pepe Reina as he comes out and claims the ball
22' Igor Zubeldia is penalised for pushing Yeremi Pino.
21' Goal kick for Villarreal.
21' Brais Mendez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
21' Juan Foyth from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21' A player from Real Sociedad takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
21' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Villarreal: 59%, Real Sociedad: 41%.
20' Oooh... that was a sitter! Yeremi Pino should have scored from that position
20' POST! So nearly a goal by Yeremi Pino but his finish hits the post!
20' Alejandro Baena creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
19' Robin Le Normand relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
18' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
18' Goal kick for Real Sociedad.
17' Alejandro Baena goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
17' Igor Zubeldia could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
17' Aihen Munoz from Real Sociedad intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
17' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
17' Mikel Merino is penalised for pushing Daniel Parejo.
16' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
16' Alexander Soerloth sends a header towards goal, but Pepe Reina is there to comfortably save it
16' The cross by Andoni Gorosabel from Real Sociedad successfully finds a teammate in the box.
16' Alejandro Baena from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
16' Pau Torres from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
16' Brais Mendez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
15' Ball possession: Villarreal: 54%, Real Sociedad: 46%.
15' Juan Foyth successfully blocks the shot
15' A shot by Alexander Soerloth is blocked.
15' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Dangerous challenge by Daniel Parejo from Villarreal. Takefusa Kubo on the receiving end of that.
14' Alfonso Pedraza makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
14' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
13' Safe hands from Alex Remiro as he comes out and claims the ball
13' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
12' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
12' Robin Le Normand wins an air challenge against Samuel Chukwueze
12' Safe hands from Pepe Reina as he comes out and claims the ball
11' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
11' Alex Remiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Goal kick for Villarreal.
11' Aissa Mandi from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
11' Brais Mendez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
10' Juan Foyth relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Ball possession: Villarreal: 53%, Real Sociedad: 47%.
9' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
8' David Silva makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
8' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
7' The referee signals a free kick as Andoni Gorosabel from Real Sociedad trips Alejandro Baena
7' A player from Real Sociedad takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
7' Ramon Terrats relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Robin Le Normand is penalised for pushing Samuel Chukwueze.
6' Goal kick for Villarreal.
5' Pepe Reina from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
5' Brais Mendez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
5' Takefusa Kubo shoots from outside the box, but Pepe Reina has it under control
5' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Villarreal: 52%, Real Sociedad: 48%.
4' Goal kick for Real Sociedad.
4' Oooh... that was a sitter! Jose Luis Morales should have scored from that position
4' Jose Luis Morales from Villarreal sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
4' Daniel Parejo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
4' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
4' Safe hands from Pepe Reina as he comes out and claims the ball
3' Aissa Mandi from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
3' A player from Real Sociedad takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
3' The referee signals a free kick as Igor Zubeldia from Real Sociedad trips Yeremi Pino
2' Safe hands from Pepe Reina as he comes out and claims the ball
2' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
2' Real Sociedad are trying to create something here.
1' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
1' Real Sociedad take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Villarreal kick-off, and the game is underway.
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