The team needed this victory and they have achieved it. La Real has won 0-2 against Deportivo Alavés, true to its style. The team was dominating the game and did not lose confidence even that the goal failed to arrive. However, quality rules and having the match under control, it is easier to achieve the goal. Oyarzabal´s superb goal, Aritz´s skilled goal and a strong defense, give the txuri-urdin players the three points they needed.
The team wanted to change the dynamic and get the three points. They almost had the total possession of the ball and were dangerously trying to get to Pacheco´s goal. The players from Gazteiz were fast. The goal was about to arrive, Juanmi´s shot from long range went to a corner kick after a save by the keeper and Munir had a great chance to score but somehow he managed to miss the target.
The second half was similar to the first one. Both teams were close to the box but there were few opportunities for goals by either team. Nevertheless, La Real trusts in their game, the players are patient and never despair. They wait until the favorable game arrives. And it did arrive. Odriozola passed the ball in the box and provided the assist for the goal. Oyarzabal left footed shot was unstoppable for Pacheco. Shortly after, Aritz scored after his effort was deflected past the goalkeeper.
A win, a change of the dynamic and a team which is feeling excited with the new challenges they have to face in Europe. This Thursday, we play against FK Vardar in Skopje. It is a vital match but with this Real, everything is easier.
Line-ups:
Deportivo Alavés: Pacheco, Alexis, Ely, Maripán, Duarte, Torres (Bojan, min.81), Manu (cap), Ibai (Vigaray, min.64), Medrán (Katai, min.64), Pedraza and Munir.
Real Sociedad: Rulli, Odriozola, Aritz, Llorente R., Rodrigues, Zubeldia, Illarra, X. Prieto (cap), Oyarzabal (Canales, min.88), Juanmi (Januzaj, min.67) and Willian J.
Goals: 0-1: Oyarzabal, min.77. 0-2: Aritz, min.81.
Referee: Alberola Rojas. He booked the home player Duarte and away player Llorente R.