Victory in our first English friendly

Real Sociedad continued its pre-season preparations with a 2–1 win over Wolves in Walsall.After falling behind early, Óskarsson equalised just before half-time following a good lay-off from Barrene. Lebarbier scored a late winner from the edge of the box to secure the victory for the Basque side. Matarazzo’s team showed encouraging signs as they continue their preparations for the new league season and will face Aston Villa on Tuesday.

Match sheet:

Wolves: Bentley, Trippier, Mosquera (Djiga, min.76), Toti, H Bueno (Tchatchoua, min.76), Andre, Doyle (Chirewa, min.73), Munetsi (Traore, min.76), Edozie (Armstrong, min.60), R.Gomes (Lima, min.73), Mane.

Real Sociedad: Marrero; Aramburu, Jon Martín, Zubeldia, Javi López; Ibai Aguirre, Yangel Herrera; Barrene, Zakharyan, Ochieng Óskarsson. Segunda parte: Marrero (Fraga, m. 74); Rupérez, Beitia, Pacheco,Aihen; Turrientes, Lebarbier; Dani Díaz (Sergio Gómez, m. 74), Carlos Soler (Goti, m. 74), Marchal; Carrera.

Goals: 1-0, m. 16: Rodrigo Gomes. 1-1, m. 33: Óskarsson. 1-2, m. 82: Lebarbier.

Referee: Craig Pawson.