Honours even in morning clash

Real Sociedad battled to a 1–1 draw with AFC Bournemouth at the English side’s training ground in the first of two friendlies scheduled for today.

It was another valuable challenge for the txuri urdin team, who continue to rack up minutes just a week before the league kicks off. Later this afternoon, they will bring their preseason to a close with a final test at the Vitality Stadium.

Match Sheet:

AFC Bournemouth: Dennis, Smith (capt.), William (Mottoh, 86’), Mepham, Soler, Philip, Rees-Dottin (Sadi, 70’), Scott, Traorè, Outtara, and Evanilson (Adu-Adjei, 81’).

Real Sociedad: Fraga, H. Traoré (Rupérez, 60’), Ćaleta-Car (Beitia, 70’), Pacheco, Aihen, G. de Zárate, Marín, Goti (M. Rodríguez, 70’), Guedes (Díaz, 60’), Barrene (capt.), and Karrikaburu.

Goals: 1–0: Evanilson, 9’. 1–1: Barrene, 89’

Referee: Thomas Bramall. Booked Rees-Dottin for Bournemouth) and Karrikaburu and Ćaleta-Car for Real Sociedad.